“Icebox Derby made me want to become an engineer,” Todd said. “I changed my major to engineering because the program had such an impact on me.”
The stories of Todd and other women in STEM takes on special meaning today, International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The United Nations established the day to promote gender equality in science and technology.
“I think it’s important to show how strong women are in STEM,” she said. “Even more, women from underrepresented communities pursuing STEM careers.”