Empowering Latinas in STEM: Las STEMateras Take on the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final
Key Ideas
  • Las STEMateras, an all-girls STEM team from Boyle Heights Solis S.T.E.M. Magnet High School, competes in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final in Anaheim.
  • The team has been dedicated to practicing, racing, and building their hydrogen-powered car to showcase their skills and compete against 45 student teams from 13 countries.
  • SoCalGas sponsored Las STEMateras, highlighting efforts to promote racial and gender equity in STEM fields and investing in communities like Boyle Heights.
  • The team's participation in the competition not only fosters interest in STEM among young Latinas but also aligns with clean energy initiatives aimed at transitioning to zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
An all-girls STEM team from Boyle Heights Solis S.T.E.M. Magnet High School, Las STEMateras, is gearing up to compete at the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final in Anaheim. The team, one of four all-girls teams to qualify for the finals, will race their hydrogen-powered, remote-controlled cars against 45 student teams from various countries. Las STEMateras, equipped with a bright pink hydrogen-powered car they designed, have put in extensive hours of practice and building to prepare for the competition. The students' dedication to STEM is not only about winning but also about empowering themselves in a male-dominated field. The team's involvement in the competition, sponsored by SoCalGas, showcases efforts to promote racial and gender equity in STEM and invest in underprivileged communities like Boyle Heights. Las STEMateras' participation not only highlights the talent of young Latinas in STEM but also aligns with clean energy initiatives aimed at achieving zero-emission vehicles by 2035. The team's teacher coach, Israel Hernandez, emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities in STEM for the community he grew up in. Las STEMateras' journey in the competition not only reflects their dedication to STEM education but also their commitment to representing their community on a global platform. Their participation in the H2GP World Final serves as a beacon of inspiration for young students, especially girls, to pursue careers in STEM and contribute to the clean energy sector.
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