Annual Conference
The MWGCP will host a variety of events for girl-serving organizations, educators, and business professionals in its area.
The collaborative's kick-off conference is followed by programs' entering their information into the program directory and collaborating to apply for mini-grant awards.
Once mini-grants are complete, the MWGCP will hold an annual conference. At this conference, grantees will have an opportunity to present their projects to a large group. Additional networking and professional development activities are offered at this event.
Kick-Off Conference
Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Place: Northern Illinois University Conference Center
1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
This workshop will assist you in finding resources and funding to create STEM activities for young women. Learn about the National Girls Collaborative Project, a partnership between the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (PSCTLT), the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Participants will also:
- Discover how to apply for mini-grants
- Receive STEM resources
- Network with STEM partners
- Experience “hands-on” nanotechnology
Register for this conference.
Registration is $25.00 per person. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Sponsoring Organizations: Women in Science and Engineering Project at University of Illinois Chicago • American Association of University Women -Illinois • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Outreach, Northern Illinois University • Girl Scouts of America • Nano-CEMMS Center • American Association for University Women-Naperville Area Branch
