Conference Overview

2012 NGCP National Collaboration Conference:
Advancing the Field through Collaboration,
Capacity Building, and Equity

April 25-27, 2012
The Westin Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Event Purpose
The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Collaboration Conference is an opportunity for representatives from these organizations to connect and learn from each other and from national experts.

Location
The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria VA 22314
http://www.westinalexandria.com/

Conference Program(PDF)

Dates/Times
Wednesday, April 25 – 5:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, April 26 – 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Friday, April 27 – 8:00 AM-2:30 PM

Event Goals

• Increase collaboration between local girl-serving STEM practitioners and with national experts
• Increase access to resources such as exemplary program practices, models, and resources
• Provide training and opportunities to collaborate on a local, regional, and national level

Conference Sessions
In addition to offering plenary sessions and both guided and informal networking opportunities, the Collaboration Conference will offer concurrent sessions throughout the event. These sessions, to be hosted by one or more individuals or organizations, will offer participants the opportunity to interact with presenters and the material in-depth in small group settings, in order to be prepared to implement learning in their programs.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact: Kate Pickle.

Pre-Conference Workshop - Wednesday, April 25 1:00-5:00
Role Models Matter: Recruiting, Retaining and Preparing FabFems for Outreach
This pre-conference workshop is hosted by Techbridge and the FabFems Project, two organizations with experience in creating influential role model visits for girls. Participants of this hands-on workshop will gain resources and strategies for recruiting, training and retaining role models for youth programs. Advance registration is required; visit the event page for additional workshop information and registration form.

USA Science and Engineering Festival April 27-29, 2012
The second annual USA Science and Engineering Festival will be held in Washington, D.C. the weekend following the Collaboration Conference. NGCP will be hosting "Girl Zone", a reserved area of the festival for hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and female role models led by NGCP partners and programs. Contact: Kate Pickle.

Travel, Hotel, and Registration Costs
All attendees, including presenters, will be responsible for travel, lodging, and conference registration costs of $375 per person.

For general Conference questions, contact Siobhan Bredin.