Robots on stage: Young women’s school combines art and science in the classroom

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A school for young women in Austin is adding art to its STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum, completing the first semester of the STEAM-based classes with a public performance Tuesday evening.
With help over the course of several weeks from acting and choreography coaches from the Paramount Theatre, as well as the organization Science in a Suitcase, 7th grade students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders will present several short plays