FOX43 Chief Meteorologist Speaks at 'Introduce a Girl to STEAM' Event

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania hosted the second annual event focused on exposing girls to STEAM careers.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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FOX43 Chief Meteorologist Andrea Michaels was among the science professionals who spoke at the second annual "Introduce a Girl to STEAM" event hosted by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania on Monday. The event included hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and a panel discussion aimed at exposing girls to different career possibilities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) fields.

Why it matters

Events like "Introduce a Girl to STEAM" are important for encouraging young women to pursue careers in STEAM fields, which have traditionally been male-dominated. Exposing girls to successful female role models in STEAM can help inspire them to consider these types of careers.

The details

During the event, Michaels spoke about her work as a meteorologist, including how she uses computer models to put together weather forecasts. The event also featured other science professionals who led hands-on experiments and demonstrations for the attendees.

  • The event took place on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Andrea Michaels

FOX43 Chief Meteorologist who spoke at the "Introduce a Girl to STEAM" event.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

The company that hosted the second annual "Introduce a Girl to STEAM" event.

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What they’re saying

“It was really nice to talk about what I do, how I use computer models to put together a forecast and maybe encourage somebody else to do the same someday.”

— Andrea Michaels, FOX43 Chief Meteorologist (fox43.com)

The takeaway

Events like the "Introduce a Girl to STEAM" program are crucial for inspiring young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics fields, which have traditionally been male-dominated. Exposing girls to successful female role models in STEAM can help open their eyes to the wide range of possibilities available to them.