Local middle-school aged girls are getting a head start in their careers by enhancing their skills in the STEM fields through various hands on projects. Middle school girls in grades 6 through 8 are now able to learn computer science skills through various projects all thanks to Bama Bits and Bytes, which are held on Saturdays at the Tuscaloosa Public Library. No prior knowledge is required and it only costs $20 to participate in the program. University of Alabama student Catherine Kosek says she wants to provide young girls with some of the skills she was not afforded growing up.