STAMFORD -- While statistics show fewer women than men enter
science careers, the tide seemed to be turning at SoundWaters
Tuesday afternoon. Seventy-eight girls taking part in the
Science Stars program appeared eager to learn from the women
scientists who were their guests for the day, with some even
wanting to follow in their footsteps. Bridget said she wanted to
attend the weeklong program at the Coastal Education Center at
Cove Island Park so she can learn more about science. Her
favorite part was making crystals by mixing bleach, salt and
sugar. Science Stars gives girls in grades 3 to 7 exposure to
science careers through hands-on presentations from women, as
well as team-building activities, lab experiments and work with
animals. The girls, who are giving up their February vacation to
participate, listened to four speakers, then broke into groups
for hands-on experiments with them. Lily Carroll and Priscilla
Sawyer, both 10, watched scientist Lynda Fredette as she dipped
strips of paper into different