From the Bridge
What do you think of when you hear the term “Hispanic heritage”? Maybe it’s food, or music, or dancing. Maybe it’s labor organizing, or television. Or maybe it’s astrophysics or pediatric medicine. Since the conquistadors first landed on the shores of the Americas, Hispanic heritage and U.S. history have been interwoven. That’s a lot of history. And according to the 2020 census, one in four U.S. children is Hispanic/Latinx – that’s a lot of heritage!
This month, we’re showcasing stories and resources with a focus on Hispanic heritage. Have a story to share with us? Share it here!
The Techbridge Team
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Mark your calendars for International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2025. Techbridge Girls is planning something so special. More details are coming soon!
What’s YOUR Techbridge Girls story?
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Bridge Building: How can I bring Techbridge Girls to a school or community center?
Registration for our fall STEM Equity Learning Community and for on-site program facilitation is currently closed, but we’re already looking forward to spring. If you are a program manager, administrator, or site director for out-of-school-time STEM learning, we welcome you to join us in exploring how our own experiences can help us to create equitable learning spaces for Black, Indigenous, and Latina girls and gender-expansive youth.
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Pathways: Role Models and More
Introducing Paula Garcia Todd, pharmaceutical director at Roquette and STEM education advocate. Paula grew up in Brazil in a family of engineers – as she says, “nerd runs in my DNA”! Paula holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, and her experience ranges from working in manufacturing plants, to creating new patented molecules in labs, to building global strategy.
Intersections: Techbridge in Conversation
Techbridge Girls in science museums! This month, we’re presenting at the Association of Science Technology Center’s conference about our learning model while, honoring our founder, Linda Kekelis, and our beginnings at the Chabot Science Center in Oakland, CA. We’re also showcasing all the fun learning going on at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History with the Techbridge Girls curriculum and kits. Want to learn more about how museums and TBG can work together? Email info@techbridgegirls.org. We’re still accepting applications through September 11th!
The View: Hispanic Heritage edition
What we’re reading, using, and finding inspirational here at Techbridge Girls
- “15: A Quinceanera Story” is an outstanding HBO series featuring four stories, five girls, and the preparation for their big day.
- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino “honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, elevating our stories within the nation’s narrative. We create transformative experiences, foster a deeper understanding of American history and culture, and connect communities nationwide.” Check out their educational resources for Hispanic Heritage Month!
- Representation matters. And so does creative expression of culture. Check out Google Arts and Culture’s Latino Murals.
- And in case you’re babysitting or hanging out as a family, watch science, art, and finding yourself all in one by exploring Hola Frida, an animated film about her struggle with polio and her identity.