Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 2, 2024) – Girls Inc. of Tarrant County (GITC) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Makerspace & STEM Lab, presented by the Cotton Bowl Foundation. The 4,200 square foot space is designed to ignite girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning and innovative activities.
The Makerspace & STEM Lab features a variety of equipment and resources, including robotics kits, 3D printers, pottery wheels, drones, and chemistry labs. This dynamic space allows girls to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and gain critical thinking abilities.
“We’re so grateful for the Cotton Bowl Foundation’s generous support of Girls Inc. of Tarrant County,” said Jennifer Limas, CEO of Girls Inc. of Tarrant County. “This grant has allowed us to expand our offerings, purchase new equipment, and provide girls with the opportunity to experiment and see themselves in future careers in STEM fields.”
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County’s mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. The new Makerspace & STEM Lab aligns with this mission by providing girls with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in school, work, and life.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by representatives from all three Fort Worth Chambers, Near Southside Inc., the Cotton Bowl Foundation, GITC STEM partners including BNSF Railway, Texas Christian University, Lockheed Martin, PPG, Truist Bank, and GITC’s Board of Directors.
