Lael Williams – 2021 Tacoma Region Rising Star
2021 Rising Star and one of Washington's next generation of STEM leaders
Lael Williams
12th Grade
SAMI High School
Tacoma, WA
Lael was selected as the Tacoma Region 2021 Rising Star for participation in the SOTAbots club. Her outreach, particularly with girls in her community, has introduced many students to the possibilities of STEM and robotics. Lael plans to study environmental science and policy so that she can better support our future through green energy and conservation efforts.
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Nominated By:
Mary Mann and Liz Minks
STEM club advisors, SAMI High School
“Lael is one of the lead of the SOTAbots club and has organized her the outreach to connect students, especially girls to this important STEM field. She has co-led classes with teachers to reach more students during the school day with her love of robotics.”
The Washington STEM Rising Star Awards encourage girls to embrace STEM education and to explore the use of STEM in ways that will support their education, career, and personal development and the development and needs of others.
Meet all of the 2021 Washington STEM Rising Stars on our website!