Fifteen middle school girls from around the state are studying the biological systems of Big Darby Creek and then are leveraging powerful technology to compare their findings with federal environmental data to determine the human impacts. The students are attending the Ohio Supercomputer Center’s annual Young Women’s Summer Institute (YWSI) at The Ohio State University this week. These academically gifted young women are investigating environmental watershed issues, while exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) began this annual weeklong residential program in 2000 to encourage young women to develop an interest in primarily male-dominated STEM fields. YWSI teaches young female students that an interest in math and science can transform into a lifelong career. Women who work in various STEM industries will visit the students throughout the week to discuss their rewarding professions. To read further, please visit https://www.osc.edu/press/middle_school_girls_dive_into_stem_education_at_darby_creek.