On March 25, American Association of University Women (Birmingham Branch,) and the Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Schools held an event for several hundred female students, their parents, and educators. The Ford Motor Company Fund was a sponsor, and several of the speakers were female employees of Ford who are in STEM-related fields.
Altogether, about 30 women spoke to the attendees. These speakers had experience in science, math, engineering, medicine, and even racing. They encouraged the students not to give up on math, even though it may seem like a male-dominated field. They explained that very often, a background in math or science leads to higher-paying jobs as a motivation to persist. The event introduced female trailblazers in various STEM fields.