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You are invited to this conference on the Black Hills State University Spearfish campus.

Details
After a brief keynote presentation and introduction, groups of 20 students will be guided to visit the exhibits and interact with individual speakers during sessions throughout the day. Speakers will present in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Health Care, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Sustainability, and other STEM career opportunities.

By showcasing successful women as positive role models, we hope to encourage students to take the math and science track through middle and high school and eventually pursue an engaging and successful STEM career.

A free lunch will be provided to all students, teachers and chaperones at the BHSU dining hall in the student union.

Schedule

 8:00 - 8:45 (Parking and Registration)

 9:00 - 9:30 (Welcome and Keynote)

 9:45 - 10:15 (Session 1)

10:25 - 10:55 (Session 2 or lunch)

11:05 - 11:35 (Session 3 or Lunch)

11:45 - 12:15 (Session 4 or Lunch)

12:25 - 12:55 (Session 5 or Lunch)

 1:05 - 1:35 (Session 6)

 1:45 - 2:30 (Session 7)

    Women in Science Campus Map

   Women in Science Printable Flyer

This year we are inviting 7th-grade girls to the Women in Science Day.

Teachers should expect to bring a chaperone for every twenty students attending. Lunch will be provided for all teachers and chaperones.

Please contact Jill.Trimble@BHSU.edu to register for the Women in Science Conference.

Participating Schools

Belle Fourche, SD Middle School

Bison, SD

Black Hills Christian Academy Spearfish, SD

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte, SD Middle School

Harding County, SD

Hulett, WY Middle School

Lead-Deadwood, SD Middle School

Meade County, SD Rural Schools

Moorcroft, WY Middle School

Newcastle, WY Middle School

Newell, SD

Sage Valley Junior High Gillette, WY

Spearfish, SD Middle School

Stagebarn Middle School - Summerset, SD

Sturgis, SD Williams Middle School

Sundance, WY Middle School

Todd County, SD Lakeview Elementary

Todd County, SD Middle School

Twin Spruce Junior High Gillette, WY

Upton, WY Middle School

Volunteers are needed on the day of the conference to help with setup and to lead groups around campus. Campus maps will be provided, and no scientific expertise is necessary. Lunch will be provided.

For anyone interested in volunteering with the event, we are seeking help with the following:

• chaperone student groups to/from their sessions
• provide information and assistance at help desks/cafeteria
• setup/take down the planetarium

Please contact Katrina.Jensen@BHSU.edu for more information or to volunteer.

We could not hold this conference without our generous sponsors!

Sponsors will be recognized during the keynote address, in a program given to each participant, and on our website.

We welcome any monetary or in-kind donations, and will recognize sponsorship at the following levels:

Platinum Level: $4,000+
Gold Level: $2,000-$3,999
Silver Level: $1000-$1999
Bronze Level: $200-$999
Supporter Level: up to $199

2023 Archive

2022 BHSU Women in Science Speakers

2019 BHSU Women in Science Speakers

2018 BHSU Women in Science Speakers