The Excellence Program for Science at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology is designed for gifted, outstanding female students with curiosity and an interest in mathematics and science. The program allows participants to enrich their knowledge in mathematics, physics, and computer sciences through experiential learning, while acquiring thinking and learning skills that will enable them to pursue future academic studies in the exact sciences, and the Odyssey program in particular. Throughout the program, students are aided by an educational counselor who provides emotional and personal support, and helps them acquire essential skills.