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From left, Elizabeth Tallmadge, a 2008 Juneau-Douglas High Schoolgraduate, and Elizabeth Cordero, a junior, pose during the two-weekvideo-gaming workshop held June 16-27 at the University of Alaska Southeast. To further promote female involvement in the sciences, the Juneau Economic Development Council, along with the Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council, also will hold a "Girls Rock Science!" event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 at Chapel by the Lake. The event, for ages 7-14, will feature experience with mystery substances, geo-caching, Lego robotics, marine touch tanks, marble ramps and more. For more information, contact Rebecca Parks at 523-2334 or rparks@jedc.org.