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Leadership Team
Meet the Leadership Team
of the Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative
Meg Bentley Program Manager
Center for Educational Outreach
John Hopkins University
Zalenda CyrilleManager, Lockheed Martin
Operations Director and Financial Director, IT'S TIME
Brigid Howe
Manager of Program Services
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Megan Kelly
Program Specialist
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Bria McElroy
Assistant Director, Women in Engineering
University of Maryland Anita O'Neill
K-12 Science and Engineering Supervisor
Montgomery County Public Schools Robin Berk Seitz, PhD
Instructional Game Designer, Exceptional Software Strategies Chair,
Girls in Technology (GIT) Paige Smith ,PhD
Director, Women in Engineering
University of Maryland
Director, MAGiC Elizabeth Vandenburg
Freelance Consultant
AAUW Regional Liaison N. Syrek
Newsletter Editor
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Engineer Your Life (EYL) Blog
The
EYL blog is a place where teenage girls can learn about cool
engineering jobs, meet inspiring female engineers and students, and find
fresh info on scholarships, events and happenings in the engineering
world.
It's
also a place for parents, educators, and engineers to find engineering
resources, tips and stories that will help you connect with young women
about this exciting and rewarding field.
For more information click here.
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
February 24, 2011
For
the past ten years, women engineers have introduced more than 1 million
girls and young women to engineering. More than just one day, Introduce
a Girl to Engineering is a national movement that shows girls how
creative and collaborative engineering is and how engineers are changing
the world.
For more information click here.
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Discover Engineering Family Day 
National Building Museum, WDC February 19, 2011 The
National Building Museum and the National Engineers Week Foundation
invite you to debunk the myths of engineering and discover how
professional engineers turn an idea into reality. Celebrate National
Engineers Week by participating in this free, hand-on and fun-filled
festival.
For more information click here.
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Global Marathon For, By, and About Women in Engineering and Technology
March 7-12, 2011
The Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering & Technology
is a global "town square" for connecting girls and women in engineering
and technology who 'meet' via live Internet chats, telephone
conversations, webcasts and live events over the course of six days.
Presenters and participants can join in the experience in any of six
general regions including North America, Mexico/Latin America,
UK/Europe, India, Africa/Middle East, and China. More than 70
presentations and events took place worldwide in 2010. Pre-college,
university, and professional women are all welcome to participate.
For more information click here.
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NAPE 2011 Professional Development Institute April 11-14, Arlington, VA 
STEM Equity Pipeline Pre-Conference Session.
Representatives
from the STEM Equity Pipeline State Teams will meet to share their
accomplishments and challenges in implementing professional development
in their states.
Also of interest is a 3-hour seminar by neuroscientist Dr. Lise Eliot entitled: Pink Brain, Blue Brain: Females and Males in Math and Science which you can read the article which is based on a book here.
For further information on the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Institute, click here.
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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship for first years.
For high school seniors who intend or are accepted as a full time student in a computer science baccalaureate program. Deadline February 1, 2011. For more information on who can apply and application process, click here.
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A Great Collaborative Option!
Don't miss out on the American Association of University Women (AAUW) resources to support STEM!
Sign up for AAUW's STEM quarterly email update here.
AAUW' lists sample activities and resources, click here.
Want
to know what your state/local branch is doing in STEM? Locate your area
and research it. If a branch isn't involved, contact them and tell them
you're interested.
To determine locations, click here.
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Northern Virginia Technology Council
Read the Voice of Technology Fall 2010 issue on STEM:
Northern Virginia's school systems are ramping up to meet future
workforce demands in science, technology, engineering and math.
To read the PDF version click here.
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The 2011 EduSerc Awards
Nominate.... Sponsor.... Attend....
The
Educators Serving the Community (EduSerc ) Awards, a black-tie red
carpet event honoring educators, individuals, companies and organization
that are committed to making a difference in the community. This
event is taking place May 4, 2011 from 6pm - 10pm at the Music Center at
Strathmore Bethesda, MD.
In celebration of 15
years, EduSerc's goal is to raise $150,000 through this event to help
provide FREE industry training to teachers, industry-based summer
programs for youth and services to track students for additional
opportunities until they graduate college. For more information on
the EduSerc Awards, please call 301.498.2899 ext 105 or visit http://www.eduserc.org/awards.
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National Engineers Week
The National Engineers Week Foundation,
a formal coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major
corporations and government agencies, is dedicated to ensuring a
diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing
understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers
among young students and by promoting pre-college literacy in math and
science. Engineers Week also raises public understanding and
appreciation of engineers' contributions to society.
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Message from the Directors
Fall was busy for MAGiC. The highlight was a Collaboration Conference held in Washington, DC from October 20th-22nd,
2010 for regional members of the National Girls Collaborative Project.
Over 160 participants, including many from the MAGiC region, joined
together for networking and professional development focused on
encouraging girls to engage in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. We invite you to view the webcast covering highlights
of the conference. In addition to participating in the NGCP
Collaboration Conference, many of us remained after the conference to
participate in the USA Science and Engineering Festival held on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
MAGiC
would like to thank former leadership team members Mareisha Winters
(MAGiC newsletter editor) and Alana Johnson for their dedication to
MAGiC. We wish them the best in their new positions outside our region.
We are pleased to welcome several new leadership team members, including
Meg Bentley - Johns Hopkins University, Megan Kelly - Girl Scout
Council of the Nation's Capital and Bria McElroy - University of
Maryland. And we welcome Norene Syrek, who has taken over as Editor for the MAGiC Newsletter.
Paige Smith & Elizabeth Vandenburg
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STEM Center is Big Hit at Grand Opening
On October 25, the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland celebrated their  new Stem
Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. At the event, girls
worked with Frances Torres (the council program staff STEM
liasion) on Girls Go Techbridge programs-in-a box and enjoyed the
facility's new features. They built circuit boards, checked out
the computer lab, and relaxed in the new Girl Tech lounge.
Northrop
Grumman Corporation's Baltimore-based Electronic Systems sector gave
$145,000 cash and $17,000+ in-kind to create this STEM dedicated space
next to the existing council headquarters on Seton Drive in Baltimore.
More events are scheduled to use the STEM center throughout the year,
such as January 15's Circuity and Soldering workshop for 4th-8th
graders (11 am- 4:30 pm). Contact Torres at ftorres@gscm.org for registration information.
Torres
is also hosting the GSCM's annual Science and Technology Summit on
March 27 (1:30 - 6 pm) for girls in grades 4-12. Girls will have the
opportunity to have fun, learn and expand their knowledge of STEM
careers. The program will feature workshops, hands-on activities and
science fair projects.
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 Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM) and
FIRST
LEGO League (FLL) of Maryland are Teaming Up for Girls across Maryland
GSCM
and FLL have agreed to work cooperatively to: 1) develop an integrated
services approach based on a shared philosophy and a collaborative
leadership structure; 2) provide program services to youth; 3) develop a
collaborative structure that mutually benefits each organization's
goals and mission; 4) enhance the social capacity of the central
Maryland community in regards to youth services and 5) strengthen
mentoring opportunities for youth and adults in the community.
The
partnership between FLL and GSCM promotes science and technology
skills by creating all-girl teams in Maryland for those ages 9-14
currently participating in GSUSA. Girls will be given the chance to
compete against other FLL teams around the state and possibly the
nation. By participating in FLL, girls will learn some of the necessary
skills in order to pursue a career in any of the STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.
GSCM
will promote to current and non Girl Scout audiences to establish a
FLL team in collaboration with FLL Maryland that introduces engineering
and basic Lego robotics concepts.
Girl Scout FLL teams will have the opportunity to receive exclusive FIRST scholarship and internship opportunities should they continue to participate in FIRST programs throughout high school. FLL
was designed to help young people discover the fun in science and
technology, and in turn build self-confidence, knowledge and life
skills. Owner and Deputy Chairman, The LEGO Group, Kjeld Kirk
Kristiansen states "FLL encourages children to design, construct, and
program their own intelligent inventions. This allows them not only to
understand technology, but to become masters of it." The partnership
between GSCM and FLL will work to create healthy experiences where young
girls can learn the importance of science and technology in real-world
situations.
For
more information, on starting an all-girl FLL team, please contact
Melissa Corkum, Director of Girl Scout Relations for FLL Maryland
at melissacorkum@umbc.edu.
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BGiRo - Neurons on Alzheimer's team makes it to State Championships!
What
do Alzheimer's disease, heart disease and cancer all have in
common? Researchers are using robotics and bioengineering to come
up with innovative treatments for these deadly diseases. We are part of
the BGiRo's (Boys and Girls in Robotics) - Neurons,
a First Lego League Robotics (FLL) Team (# 4514) from Fairfax,
VA. This is our 3rd year participating in the annual FLL
competition(s) - Regional held in November and State finals held in
December. Our team is mostly girls from Fairfax County Middle
schools.
This
year's FLL theme was about Body Forward - explore the cutting-edge
world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair
injuries; overcome illnesses and disabilities; and build healthier,
stronger bodies.
We
learned to program LEGO NXT Mindstrom robot in order to complete
Biomedical Engineering based game missions such as delivering - a patch
and pacemaker to the heart; apply a cast to arm bone and insert the bone
bridge in the leg; a stent into a clogged artery; bionic
eye, medicine, white blood cells, patient and doctor. We also
programmed our robot to test the prosthetic arm, nerve mapping and
its sensitivity.
This
year we explored the many aspects of biomedical engineering including
visits to the George Mason University Bioengineering Department and
Senior Assisted Living Centers; meet the experts from NIH, communicated
with the Harvard Medical School. Our team researched the biological
causes of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), which we picked as the topic for our
group project and observed patients and interviewed the caregiver. We
presented what we learned to the Alzheimer's Association, who became our
official sponsor, and then to the researchers at the Office of Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI).
When
we started the project in September 2010 we did not know anything about
biomedical engineering nor did we know about diseases like Alzheimer's
or Parkinson's. By December, we had talked to many experts in the field,
like biomedical engineering researchers, neurologists, clinical trial
researchers, and people who work at assisted living facilities. We
gained a lot of in-depth knowledge about the subject and used this
information to come up with our own creative solutions. Our possible
solution was a memory backup chip that could be stored in the brain and
stem cell capsules that can replace damaged neurons and restore
cognitive function. We created a website and video blog of the expert
interviews.
In
conclusion we had fantastic time learning, sharing, and raising
awareness of AD. We are looking forward to our next year's FLL
challenge on Food Safety!
For more information see our Web site - http://sites.google.com/site/ofllt2010/home and video blog - http://bgiros.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/hello-world/.
Contact: Desh Deshmukh, FLL, Fairfax, VA at
gdeshmukh@verizon.net.
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Bits & Bytes
Sponsored
by a donation from Northrop Grumman, the Center for Women and
Information Technology (CWIT) will once again host Bits & Bytes in
the Spring of 2011 (February 20 - 21). Bits & Bytes is a two-day
overnight event for academically talented young women who are juniors in
high school and excel in math and science.
Specifically, we are looking for students with the following characteristics:
- Female
- Junior standing in high school
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Strong in mathematics and science
- Possess a desire to learn
- Display leadership qualities
If you are a female junior in high school and meet the above criteria, please apply by submitting the online application by Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified by mail of your status by January 14, 2011 at the latest.
If
you know a student that would benefit from this program and meets the
above criteria, please direct them to this site so they can apply, or
give them this Bits & Bytes Flyer.
Please contact Katie Glasser at kglasser@umbc.edu or 410-455-8076 with any questions.
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Global Outcomes will host Computer Mania Day in the Fall
Jennifer Webb
is her name and even though she is a 3-D, digitally animated puppet,
she can flip her ponytail, twitter, download and prepare for a career in
technology. In fact, she is just like the hundreds
of middle school girls from around the region who will be able to
interact with her live at Computer Mania Day in the Baltimore Area, Fall 2011.
Computer Mania Day is an annual day of free, hands-on, high-tech, fun activities for adults and kids sponsored by Global Outcomes (GO). This successful program was previously hosted by The Multinational Development of Women in Technology (MDWIT). The
half-day event helps to get girls interested in technology and
engineering careers while helping parents and teachers learn how to help
prepare their kids for college and technical careers and keep them safe
online. While boys are welcome, the focus is on
girls because of their continuing under-representation in engineering
and information technology fields.
Jennifer Webb
represents innovative technology that can figuratively and literally
talk to girls to get the message across that technology is fun. And it is working! Jennifer Webb will address and take questions from a panel of business leaders as well as attendees. Later
in the day, animators will discuss how bringing Jennifer Webb to life
taught real-world lessons with a panel discussion led by Lockheed Martin
up and comers, a behind-the-scenes video of the making of Jennifer
Webb, and for a few lucky attendees, a chance to make the puppet come to
life!
At Computer Mania
Day, students will experience hands-on workshops led by positive female
role models from academia, industry, and government sectors. The
day is designed to provide a broad-based introduction to the many
careers available to students who excel in math and pursue technology
and engineering.
Previous event
highlights include "The Life of a Package," "Cybersecurity Secret
Agent," and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Jennifer with the
Lockheed Martin Technology Troupe. All attendees will have the chance to win great giveaways.
Computer Mania Day
also offers resources for parents and teachers, including workshops on
how to prepare your kids for college, getting girls interested in tech
careers, and keeping kids safe online.
Admission to the event is free, but registration is required in advance. Adults and children should visit www.computer-mania.info for more information.
Global Outcomes (GO) was founded in 2010 and promotes the
inclusion of underrepresented groups in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers with the delivery of
interactive events for K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students. Innovative
software is used to teach mathematics, science, and technology that is
based on natural methods of acquiring knowledge.
For more information and to volunteer contact GO at info@globaloutcomes.org
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Sharing Our Success (SOS)
One of WIT's main
goals is to create a forum where women in technology can be recognized
and promoted as role models. Girls In Technology (GIT) is an outreach
committee within WIT that provides mentoring, speakers and other types
of support for programs that foster technology interest in elementary,
middle, and high school girls. One such event is our Girls in Technology
Sharing Our Success (SOS) Program and this year will be our 9th Annual
SOS event.
Sharing Our
Success is designed to teach girls in Grades 6 to 12 to network and
encourage them to explore career paths in math, science and technology.
This year's program will feature women who chose technology to channel
their passion. They will discuss their experiences getting into
technology and being a woman in this exciting field. Today, women
account for only 20% of technology professionals and, in recent years,
fewer girls have pursued science and technology-related academic studies
and careers. Sharing Our Success and other Girls in Technology programs
address this gender gap and are specifically designed to spark
interests for girls and encourage them to take advanced science, math,
and technology courses.
We are very
pleased to announce Microsoft will host the event at their Chevy Chase
office conveniently located 5404 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase, MD. 20815,
at the corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Western Ave., across the street from
Mazza Galleria and Chevy Chase Pavilion, with Friendship Heights Metro
Red line on the corner.
The evening will
be filled with great learning and networking opportunities for all
participants to include technology demo's, hosted guest panel speakers,
schmoozing and meeting many successful women at various career stages
plus food and drink. Last year, GIT SOS hosted over 100 girls, and we
are anticipating another great turnout this year. We are seeking WIT
volunteers to participate on the SOS planning committee to execute a
wonderful event for all.
Interested, please contact either: Robin Seitz, Chair GIT - rseitz@verizon.net or Robin Steis, Vice Chair, GIT - robinsteis@gmail.com
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming STEM Events Across the Region
Girl Scout Engineering Saturday @ UMD
February 12, 2011 || College Park, MD
Contact: Pauline Parent
Phone: 301-405-0315
E-mail: Pauline Parent
Web site: GSES
Phone: 301-405-0315
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
This
program is for local Girl Scout troops in Maryland and the Washington
metropolitan area. Cadettes and Seniors (grades 6-12) engage in fun
hands-on activities and earn the Building a Better Future Project patch.
This program is offered twice a year in February and October.
Date: February 12, 2011, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Ages: Grades 7-12
Fees: $10 upon acceptance into the program.
Women in Engineering (WIE) DREAM Conference February 26, 2011 || College Park, MD Contact: Bria McElroy Phone: 301-405-3283
Web site: DREAM
E-mail: Bria McElroy Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 Gender
diversity in the field of engineering continues to draw national
attention. Since 1996, the United States has seen a decreasing number of
women enrolling as first-year students in engineering. In the Clark
School, we are working hard to reverse that trend. We jumped from a
class of 16.5% women in 2005 to more than 20% women now. Our goal is to
reach 30% in five years. Programs like the WIE DREAM Conference help by
showing students that engineering is not only an exciting career, but
also one that is critical to improving our society and lives around the
world. Date: February 26, 2011, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages: High school and community college students
Fees: There is no cost associated with this program.
KEYs to Empowering Youth @ UMD April 9, 2011 || College Park, MD Contact: Pauline Parent Phone: 301-405-0315
E-mail: Pauline Parent
Web site: KEYs
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
This
science and technology mentoring program for 11-13 year old girls is
designed to provide them with the opportunity to meet and work with
women studying and working in science and engineering. The KEYs program
provides interactive, hands-on activities that stress the importance of
engineering, science and technology and their impact on society.Date: April 9, 2011, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Girls ages 11-13
Fees: $20 upon acceptance into the program.
S.P.I.C.E. Camp June 27 - July 1, 2011 || College Park, MD Contact: Bria McElroy, Bruk Berhane Phone: 301-405-8106 or 301-405-3283
E-mail: Bruk Berhane, Bria McElroy
Web site: S.P.I.C.E
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
Students will be
introduced to the world of engineering through projects, tours, and
guest speakers. S.P.I.C.E. is open to young women currently in their 8th
or 9th grade. Young women from under-represented populations in
engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2011
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Ages: Rising high school freshmen and sophomores
Fees: $295 upon acceptance into the program. Fee is subject to change.
June 27 - July 1, 2011 || College Park, MD
Contact: Laura Schussler
Phone: 301-405-9434
E-mail: Laura Schussler
Web site: iEngineer @ UMD
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall,University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
This
is a summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) camp for
rising 4th and 5th grade students. Piloted in the summer of 2009, this
one-week commuter camp is an exciting opportunity for girls and boys to
learn more about STEM through a variety of fun, hands-on activities!
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Age: Entering the 4th or 5th grade in Fall 2010
Fees: $350 upon acceptance into the program. Fee is subject to change.
Exploring Engineering at UMD (E2@UMD): Women in Engineering
July 10-16 & July 17-23, 2011 || College Park, MD
Contact: Bria McElroy
Phone: 301-405-3283
E-mail: Bria McElroy
Web site: E2@UMD
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
A
summer program for high school women (rising juniors or seniors) who
are considering engineering as a possible major and career. Students
live on campus for one week and explore the world of engineering through
fun hands-on activities, laboratory experiments, informative workshops,
team design challenges, and seminars with professional engineers.
Please visit the E2@UMD Web site for application information.
Dates: Section I: July 10 - 16
Section II: July 17 - 23
Applications will be posted online by January 14, 2011
Children and youth: For rising 11th or 12th grade high school women interested in math, science and engineering.
Fees:
The cost of the program is $800 per student subject to change. This fee
covers all expenses except transportation to and from the University of
Maryland and spending money.
Stepping Stones to Your Future July 18-22 & July 25-29, 2011 || College Park, MD
Contact: Pauline Parent
Phone: 301-405-0315
E-mail: Pauline Parent
Web site: Stepping Stones to Your Future
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
This is a one-week
commuter summer camp for rising 7th and 8th graders who are interested
in math, science, and engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for
participants to work alongside current University of Maryland students
in a variety of science and engineering related activities such as
finding out how much force it takes to break an aluminum bar, building a
wind-powered vehicle, and understanding the ideas behind reverse
engineering.
Dates: Section I: July 18 - July 22, 9:00 am-3:30 pm,
Section II: July 25 - July 29, 9:00-3:30 pm.
Applications for
Stepping Stones to Your Future will be made available by January 14,
2011. Full and partial scholarships available based on financial need.
Fees: $350 upon acceptance into the program. Fee is subject to change.
WIE LEAD Academies
Summer 2011 || College Park, MD
Contact: Bria McElroy
Phone: 301-405-3283
E-mail: Bria McElroy
Address: 1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
Students
are given the opportunity to spend 1-2 days learning and applying
principles related to a particular engineering discipline at the
University of Maryland. See website for application.
Dates: TBA. Check Web site for more information.
Applications for the WIE LEAD Academies will be posted online in the Spring.
Children and youth: Rising juniors and seniors. Talented rising sophomores may be accepted on a case by case basis.
Fees: Each academy is $50 subject to change.
2011 Young Women's Conference on Non-Traditional Careers
April 2, 2011 || Washington, DC
Contact: Julia Martas
Phone: 202-741-0279
Web site: TBD
E-mail: julia.martas@dc.gov
The 5th Annual
Conference's theme will be "Preparing for Careers of the Future" where
young women in the District of Columbia are presented with valuable
opportunities to learn about different science, technology, engineering
and mathematics careers and plan for their futures.
Date: April 2, 2011 8am - 3pm
Ages: Middle and high school.
Fee: Conference is Free, Online pre-registration is required.
Women in Aviation and Space
March 12, 2011 || Chantilly, VA
Contact: Gloria Fulwood
Phone: 202-633-1000
Web site: NASM
Address: 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA 20151
Presentations about the
incredible contributions of women in aviation, science, and
aerospaceoffered by museum staff and other local partners like the
Society of Women Engineers, Ninety Nines, Women in Aviation will engage
visitors throughout the day. This program is presented in partnership
with the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital. Visitors will be
able to view a number of science activities developed and presented by
local Girl Scout troops. Girls Scouts can register to participate at the
GSNC Web site.
Date: March 12, 2011, 10am - 3:00pm.
Ages: All.
Fees: Free, Parking $15/vehicle.
Expanding Your Horizons at James Madison University
April 9, 2011 || Harrisonburg, VA
Contact: Dr. Carla Martin, Dr. Elizabeth Arnold
Phone: 540-568-5200
E-mail: EYH at JMU
Web site: EYH
Phone: 301-405-0315
Address: Miller Hall, James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA 22807
Expanding
Your Horizons (EYH) is a free one-day conference aimed at girls in
grades 7-10. The girls each participate in four workshops. The goals of
the conference are to stimulate the participants' interest in math
through these hands-on activities, to provide them with female scientist
role models, and to foster awareness of opportunities in math and
science-related careers. Although the focus of the EYH conference is to
provide hands-on learning experiences for girls, we also organize a
special session for accompanying adults to give them information on
educational and career opportunities involving science, math, and
engineering. Other highlights of EYH include a keynote speech by a
prominent woman scientist and a display of science books, resources, and
games that participants and their parents can access throughout the
day. All participants will receive a free breakfast and lunch, and
students receive a free t-shirt for participating.
Date: April 9, 2011; 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Geared towards grades 7-10, but open to grades 6-11.
Fees: Free; registration is required.
Girls in Science Camp In
October 2011 || Richmond, VA
Contact: Karen McKenzie
Phone: 804-864-1400 ext.1510
E-mail: Karen McKenzie
Web site: Camp In
Address: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220-2937
Over
a weekend in October, middle school girls join forces with professional
women scientists to confront challenges and find solutions to common
problems faced by scientists and engineers. Check website later for this
year's theme. For more information or to register call 804-864-1400 or
800-659-1727.
Date: TBD October 2011(check website); Saturday through Sunday.
Ages: Grades 6-10.
Fees: $10/girl; pre-registration is required.
Young Women's Career and College Readiness Forum
March 16, 2011 || Wilmington DE
Contact: Shannon Hartzel
Phone: 302-654-4510 ext. 224
E-mail: Shannon Hartzel
Web site: JA Young Women's Forum
Address: Junior Achievement of Delaware, 522 South Walnut St., Wilmington DE 19801
The
JA Young Women's College and Career Readiness Forum is a one day career
exploration conference for 10th and 11th grade female students. This
conference will give students who do not normally participate in
leadership enrichment activities an opportunity to do so. Junior
Achievement offers an exciting and motivating conference for these young
women while incorporating the following purpose into their day. At the
event, students will have the opportunity to work closely with career
coaches while experiencing a variety of informative workshops.
1.) Increase awareness of career opportunities to include "non-traditional and high paying".
2.) Exposure to women business leaders.
3.) Increase understanding of self; identify likes/dislikes and the impact they have on career choices.
4.) Develop an action plan to achieve education and career goals.
5.) Understand personal finance and budgeting in a way that enables students to manage their money more effectively.
Schools
are encouraged to nominate 15-20 female students. Student nominations
are due by: Friday March 11, 2011. If you have any further questions
regarding the Forum, please contact Shannon at (302) 654-4510 ext. 224.
Date: March 16, 2011; 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Ages: Grades 10-11
Fees: Free; registration through Evenbrite at Web site above.
2011 Women's Science Forum
March 5, 2011 || Baltimore, MD
Contact: Tania Laguerre
Phone: 410-338-4397
E-mail: WSF
Web site: 2011 Women's Science Forum
Address: Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218
On
Saturday March 5, 2011, Space Telescope Science Institute Youth for
Astronomy and Engineering Program will be hosting "2011 Women's Science
Forum". Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in hands-on
activities related to science and engineering. Middle and high
school-aged girls are encouraged to share their career, dreams, ask
questions and explore the opportunities in a number of science and
engineering careers. A continental breakfast and lunch will be included.
To register for the March 5, 2011 "2011 Women's Science Forum" event,
please visit our Web site at Youth for Astronomy and Engineering
or mail the application form to the address above, along with a check
made payable to Space Telescope Science Institute. You can also fax your
application to 410-338-2519.
Date: March 5, 2011; 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Grades 6-12
Fees: $5; registration is required.
The Mentor - Protege Program
February, March, April, 2011 || McLean, VA and Rockville MD
Contact: Robin Steis
Phone: 703-475-8830
E-mail: Robin Steis
Web site: Girls in Technology
Address:Booz Allen Hamilton, Towers Oak Office, 1101 Wootton Pkwy, 8th Fl., Rockville, MD 20852
Girls in Technology (GIT) will provide high school girls who want to:
1.) Learn new careers/life skills
2.) Develop new relationships
3.) Experience dynamic personal growth through interactions with mentors,protégés, and speakers
4.) Create your personal message / elevator pitch
Qualifications:
Only 30 protégés are selected for the program; priority is given to early applications. Applications are due February 4, 2011.
Attendance at all 3 sessions is required for protégés each session
includes small group mentoring, networking forum, expert speaker or
presentation, and a light meal. Sessions 1 and 2 are in Rockville and
Session 3 is in McLean.
Date: Session 1: February 23, 2011; 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Session 2: March 23,. 2011; 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Session 3: April 23, 2011; 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Ages: High school.
Fees: Free.
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