The inaugural Alabama Tech Trek, an immersive experience for girls that have completed 7th grade, was conducted July 20-25, 2014. Surveys conducted at the beginning of camp, at the end of the camp, and six months after the completion of camp show that girls' confidence can be increased by the experience with significant effect remaining after the euphoria of camp has dissipated. Quantitative and qualitative data speak to increased self-efficacy in STEM fields and increased interest in pursuing a career in science or technology. Additionally, girls participating nationally in Tech Trek camps report large increases in comfort, enjoyment and interest in pursuing a career in programming as a result of taking core classes in mobile app development using App Inventor from MIT.
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