December 20, 2007 - Congratulations to Yvonne Ng, Sherri Krueser and the Centers of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology for receiving grants from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation, the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation,the Andersen Corporate Foundation, and the Best Buy Children's Foundation to fund ME Robots: Mechanical Engineering for Girls. This curriculum development and pilot workshop program is designed to encourage girls in grades 3-8 to pursue STEM studies and careers. A collaboration between the College of St. Catherine and the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys, ME Robots gives girls the tools, encouragement, and confidence they need to learn and enjoy science, participate in Lego Leagues, and pursue further science study. Using technology in a way that makes learning fun for girls, the program ultimately works to increase the number of girls and women who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math education and careers.