Registration will open on and remain open until . Registration is limited to the first 400 students that are registered by their school. If you have any questions, please email WomenInScience@bhsu.edu.
Women in Science is a free, one-day career learning workshop designed to provide young women in grade 7* with engaging opportunities to learn about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
You are invited to this conference at the
Black Hills State University campuson
Wednesday, .
Enrollment is limited to the first 400 students who register and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
*GRADE 7, – Due to high participation, we are targeting 7th grade. We will consider adding 8th grade on a case by case basis. Please email wis@BHSU.eduprior to registering students if you want to add 8th grade to your registration.Schedule
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)
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)
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
Women in Science is a free, one-day career learning workshop designed to provide young women in 7th Grade with engaging opportunities to learn about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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