The goal of the 5-week workshop series is to empower participants and build enthusiasm for science so girls have the confidence to pursue STEM if they choose to. The workshops will be led by STEM students from USD as well as Dr. Laura Rivard, a professor in the Biology Department. In particular, we are pleased to have Hailey-Eris, a current Biology Major at USD who is neurodiverse, spearheading the series. She will be able to share with the older ATPF girls how she is thriving at USD despite the challenges associated with her autism diagnosis. 

NOTE: Autism Tree was founded on a pay-it-forward model - if we help you, we ask that you help the next family! :) Since 2003, all programs and events have been provided at no cost to any of our families and only made possible by our incredible volunteers and community partners. For this reason please contact our team at least 24 hours prior to the event if you need to cancel. Failure to contact our team for cancellation will result in your family being placed on a NO SHOW list and will not be permitted to register for ANY events for 3 months from the time of no show/late cancellation (our team will remove you from any future RSVP lists).