Participants of the first ever Steminist Star 5K Glow Walk/Run lit up the bike path in Rapid City the evening of April 16, 2016!

This inaugural event was hosted by SDSM&T’s Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program as well as the Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority. Proceeds from this fun, florescent fundraising event were donated to Youth & Family Services Girls Inc.

The walk/run was indeed a success as dozens of community members and students arrived at Main Street Square in their glow gear, ready to exercise with their friends and family for a great cause. The race began and ended near the Memorial Park Promenade. Once participants finished the route, they moved to Main Street Square where music, dance performances, and a food truck awaited them. Door prizes were also given away to several lucky winners!

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On April 27, event organizers as well as Dr. Wilson, President of SDSM&T, presented YFS staff with the proceeds from the event– a check for $1,972.00. These funds will be used to support YFS Girls Inc.’s Operation SMART program.

Girls Inc. Developed Operation SMART (Science, Math and Relevant Technology) on a national level in the mid-1980s in response to the shortage of women entering careers in scientific, mathematical, engineering and technical fields.

YFS thanks the Women in Science and Engineering program, the Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority, and the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for their support of YFS Girls Inc. and their assistance in promoting science and math related fields to young girls in our community.

Pictured above, from left to right: Lisa Carlson, WiSE Program Director; Vanessa Gomez, Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority; Sarah Folsland, WiSE Program Coordinator; Carrie Robley, YFS Girls Inc. Director; David Miller, YFS Associate Executive Director; Darcie Decker, YFS Community Outreach Director; Dr. Heather Wilson, SDSM&T President.