From Muhlenberg Greene Architects
Pictured above: Jazmine Arzuaga, Architectural Designer, Muhlenberg Greene Architects, working with the Reading Science Center’s Sisters in STEM club for the Canstructure design competition.
The Sisters in STEM program at the Reading Science Center is officially underway with its 2026 Canstruction build — and the energy is building just as quickly as the structure itself. With 300 cans already collected, the team is now calling on the community to help reach the 700-can goal.
An additional 400 canned food items are needed to complete the design. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the Reading Science Center. All collected items will be donated to Helping Harvest to support local families following the competition.
Young leaders from Sisters in STEM have already begun sorting cans, and Jazmine from MG Architects and Angela from the Reading Science Center have carefully taped and measured the build layout on the floor in preparation for construction. Their teamwork and precision are setting the stage for an exciting and impactful project.
The build will be strengthened by the involvement of professional female engineers from UGI Corporation and Entech Engineering — two local industry leaders and longstanding champions of STEM education in the community. Their mentorship provides students with real-world insight into engineering, design, and problem-solving.
In addition, female engineering students from Alvernia University are invited to join the build on Wednesday, March 4, and again on Wednesday, March 11, creating a powerful multigenerational collaboration of women in STEM fields.
“This project represents exactly what Sisters in STEM is about — confidence, creativity, collaboration, and community impact,” said program organizers. “Our students are not only building a structure; they are building leadership skills and seeing firsthand what is possible for their futures.”
Community members are encouraged to stop by, donate cans, and support these young engineers as they work toward completing their Canstruction design.
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