About Us
As Junior STEM Ambassadors we plan to help young women by encouraging them to participate in STEM activities. The word STEM itself is a product of design. Each letter in the word STEM has a meaning. In STEM the S represents Science the T means Technology the E means Engineering and the M stands for Math. As STEM ambassadors our action plan begins with the construction of a planetarium dome. In order to construct the dome, we used large sheets of cardboard, giant binder clips, a projector, and a parabolic mirror. We plan to follow pre-existing blueprints for the design and construction of our planetarium. Once completed, our planetarium can accommodate 25-30 people. We designed captivating shows of the starry night sky which are sure to capture young women’s interests. Our team has started by placing the planetarium in our school and then donate unused cardboard to schools to make their own planetarium. Once our plans have come to fruition we believe that we will have inspired many other young women like ourselves to pursue STEM careers and STEM related education. Although, even if we only reach one person and inspire that one young woman all of our efforts will have had worth. We believe we can make an impact one person at a time.
OUR TEAM
Rosie Rivera
Project and Website Manager
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Hello, I am Rocio Rivera! I am the project and website manager for NASA Girls Build LA. I am in 7th grade at Palmdale Learning Plaza. I have been at PLP since kindergarten. I am always involved in many extracurricular activities such as sports, competitions, and clubs at my school. If I could describe myself with a few words, it will be: High achiever, GATE and IB student, and always going the extra mile... I love public speaking and when I was in second grade I did the Modern Woodmen Speech contest and I won first place, since then I do it every year; the same way I also enjoyed doing Cyber Quest, last year we invented a GMO PH detector (app), and this year we addressed refugees to the united nations. I have participated in Science Olympiad for three years and we won a silver medal all three times. Last year I won a poetry slam and won first in writing my own poem. I also participated in a Spelling Bee. This year I ran for Student Board Member of Education and President of ASB. I am in Model UN this year where we each have a country and an organ in the United Nations, my country is Iran and I am in IPC, or International Press Corps. The Black Knowledge Bowl Competition is another thing I really enjoyed, we had to memorize Black History and our team got second in the entire school district! I have been in Mathletes for two years now, our team got 4th place! I placed 7th in the individual round too! I am a member of the Inter school Communication Council, and Counselor Advisory Committee. I was apart of the IBSC, or IB Service Club for one year and my school's Astronomy Club for another year. I have also participated in the Reflections Art Program Contest since kindergarten and have won numerous times. I play piano, and trumpet. I love to read and write. I love acting and my dream is to one day play a lead role in a good movie! I also see myself becoming a lawyer! I have a younger brother and sister and they both keep my life exciting and interesting! Girls Build LA has shown me that there is a place for me in STEM!
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Esbai Navarro
Social Media Manager
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Hello, I am Esbai Navarro. I am the social media and website manager. I am an IB student and am in 8th grade at Palmdale Learning Plaza. I enjoy public speaking and presenting. My favorite subject in school is Math. I have recently participated in Mathletes this year and thanks to my excellent group took home 1st place. I am very friendly and optimistic. I like spending time with my friends. Girls Build LA has been a very insightful and inspiring project, I have learned many things and developed lots of skills. I am honored to be a part of NASA Girls Build LA!
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Adia Luke
Project Co-Manager
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Hello, I'm Adia Luke. I am the co-project manager. I am in 8th grade at Palmdale Learning Plaza. I have played the clarinet for two years in our school band and am in the advanced group where we play 'Star Wars' and 'Ghost busters'! I was on our school's Black Knowledge Bowl Team and it was a great experience because I memorized black history, conscious quotations, famous firsts, inventors, and African Flags. I was given the opportunity to go to Tech Trek last year and I love science. I also enjoy gymnastics and am a competitive gymnast! In 6th grade I participated in Science Olympiad and we placed 2nd. Girls Build LA has encouraged me to pursue a science career!
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Email Manager
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Hello, I am Azha Dickson. I am the Email Manager. I am in 8th grade at Palmdale Learning Plaza. I play the clarinet in our school band. I really enjoy music because it is like learning another language. I also enjoy playing basketball. I have been on our school's girls basketball team for the past two years. We won last year and got fourth this year! My favorite class is P.E, or Physical Education. Girls Build LA has helped me better my public speaking skills.
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Raven Hall |
Survey Manager
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Hi, I'm Raven Hall, the survey manager for our team. I am in 8th grade at Palmdale Learning Plaza. I am in band and enjoy playing the clarinet! I have been in band for two years, and am in the advanced band group. I also like playing basketball and have been on our school's girls basketball team for two years. We won last year and got fourth this year. Girls Build LA has been an amazing experience for me.
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