Join us for the first Design Your World – STEM Conference for Girls!
Who: Fourth and Fifth Grade Girls
When: Saturday May 5, 10am-3pm
Where: University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Engineering Nedderman Hall, 416 S. Yates Street, Arlington TX
Cost: $10
Early Bird Registration: Sign up by April 1st and receive a free commemorative photo of Anousheh Ansari
Last Day for Regular Registration: April 21st, 2012
We only have room for 200 girls, so register soon to guarantee your spot!
*ALERT* We have hit our goal! Registration is now closed.
Although great progress is being made, only 5% of women who enter college end up graduating with engineering degrees. In “Generation STEM”, the Girl Scout Research Institute found that:
“About half of girls polled believe STEM is not a typical career path for girls”
“Girls are interested in making a difference in the world and need more STEM exposure, education, and experience with the help of key adults in their lives in order to see how STEM fields can achieve their goals now and in the future”
The report concludes by charging “educators, parents, and mentors” to “encourage girls to solve problems, ask questions, and to engage in creative and hands-on activities”.
For this purpose, Dallas Society of Women Engineers has come together with the Dallas section of Women in Technology International, Raytheon Women’s Network and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics to present:
DESIGN YOUR WORLD – STEM CONFERENCE FOR GIRLS!
This high energy, inspirational event hosted the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington will help show 200 fourth and fifth grade Girl Scout Juniors that they CAN succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
During this day-long conference, participants will:
- Be inspired by Anousheh Ansari’s inspiring story of her journey to the International Space Station
- Work through interactive STEM activities
- Tour science, technology and engineering labs
- Learn from STEM Professionals who will talk about their experiences in IT, Telecommunications, Academia, Defense and Aerospace
Explore the links at the top of the page to learn more about the conference. We have some great sponsors, activities and speakers planned.
