MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Eighth-grade girls from various Memphis Shelby County Schools went to the University of Memphis on Friday to learn more about STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The event was hosted by the American Heart Association, with dozens of middle school girls getting the chance to see what could be their future. "Learning more about STEM and engineering and technology and how it works and stuff," said O'Kera Williams of Mt. Pisgah Middle School. (Photo by WREG) (Photo by WREG) "The favorite thing about this event is to hear one of the girls say 'I didn't know that, I could do this. That I could help the environment. That I could become an EMT and save someone's life,'" said Amy Curry, Associate Dean at the University of Memphis. The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement was presenting what could be the best move for these middle schoolers as they continue on their educational expedition. "I want to work with technology, but if I don't, I want to be a cardiologist or work in the medical field," said Kelsey Peeler, 8th grader of Mt. Pisgah Middle School. Peeler said she may become a future doctor following the footsteps of her mother. As part of today's event, the middle schoolers were connected with mentors and other females in STEM. What's happening right now is more important than ever organizers say considering women of color are shockingly under-represented in STEM fields overall. ...read more read less