
Katie Fennessey
CIEE Staff
Women in STEM for Environmental Action
Monteverde, Costa Rica
School: Penn State University
Hometown: Philadelphia
Hello! My name is Katie Fennessey, throughout the school year I am a middle school math teacher but during the summer I am a Program Leader! This is my first year with CIEE, traveling to Monteverde, Costa Rica for Women in STEM. I am passionate about promoting women in STEM and excited to explore this in Costa Rica this year.
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As our time in Monteverde comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on our days here. No people could do this better than the students themselves! This blog is...keep reading
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With more than two weeks under our belts here in Monteverde, the girls have had the opportunity to reflect on all they have accomplished, learned, and experienced. Using this knowledge...keep reading
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In a very busy weekend for our Women in STEM, we had multiple off campus excursions! Saturday morning started early with thr group traveling to El Tigre Waterfalls. Here we...keep reading
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On the rainy afternoon of July 14, 2022, ten young women took to the field for the fútbol (soccer) game of their lives. It was a battle of agility, stength,...keep reading
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Even after field trips, lectures, excursions, and classroom activities, the girls always find something fun to do at the end of the day! The WIS group enjoys playing board games,...keep reading
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Although the Women in STEM group spends most of their time listening to lectures, on field trips, in class activities, or on excursions, they still love to spend time together...keep reading
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As we learn more about the biodiversity and ecological components of the Costa Rican cloud forest, we also want to take time to appreciate the culture and history of Costa...keep reading
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Throughout our time in Monteverde, the WIS group has had many opportunities to learn from and work with various women in STEM! The girls visit their labs, farms, and businesses,...keep reading
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On our first day of class after our weekend excursion, the girls listened to a lecture on the keystone species of Costa Rica. Jessica explained the interaction of all species...keep reading
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This weekend, the Women in STEM travelled to Rio Celeste in Bijagua rn experience more of Costa Rica through various excursions. Our first excursion involved tubing down Rio Celeste! Heavy...keep reading
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