[KL7AA] FW: Girl Scouts - Women of Science & Technology event - presenters needed

[John Lynn]

From: Julie Alexander [mailto:jalexander at girlscoutsalaska.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 00:29
To: dbush at gci.net
Subject: Girl Scouts - Women of Science & Technology event - presenters needed

 

Hello Don,

 

We have the Girl Scout Women of Science Mat-Su coming up.

 

 

We are looking for Women who work in fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math:

 

Girl Scouts of Alaska is excited to once again be offering Women of Science & Technology Day to girls across Alaska.  The Mat-Su Women of Science will be on Saturday, March 31st Women of Science gives school-aged girls a chance to discover the fun of science and connect with women who work in STEM fields, through hands-on workshops led by women working in these fields.  This event, sponsored by BP and the University of Alaska, will be our 20th year of holding Women of Science events in the state, and we’re proud to say the program is growing and has become Girl Scouts of Alaska’s signature event!  

 

We need you!  Do you

*  Like science, technology, engineering and/or math?

*  Enjoy interacting with kids?

*  Want a chance to encourage girls in STEM fields?

Then we have a job for you. This is a one day (or half-day) commitment. We have workshop ideas for those who need them. Bring a colleague and come have fun with science!

 

The key to making this event a success is active, hands-on participation for the girls. We want workshops that give every girl a chance to participate, and to experience something new. We want girls to get their hands dirty, meet women that are passionate about science, and be exposed to new ideas.

 

Here’s how it works:  Girls in grades K-3 participate in morning workshops, and girls in grades 4-8 participate in the afternoon. We provide lunch for all presenters.  At the Mat-Su College, we expect approximately 350 girls to attend (workshop sizes of 15-20) and this means we’ll need up to 12-15 presenters (or presenting teams). By signing up to be a presenter, you’ll be one of over 75 women helping out that day to encourage girls in the sciences!

 

Women of Science & Technology Day is not just about biology and chemistry; it encompasses many fields, including engineering, architecture, aviation, oil exploration, construction, photography, ecology, archaeology, computer science, medical fields including physical therapy, and more. Not sure if your idea is “sciency enough?” Give us a call!

 

Dates:

►    Wasilla: Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Mat-Su College

Morning sessions K-3rd grade (3 groups – 30 min each group) 10:00 am – 12 noon

Afternoon sessions 4th – 12th grade (3 groups – 45 min each group) 1:00 – 4:00pm

Lunch is provided form 12 noon to 1:00 pm.  

 

You may choose to do the morning sessions, the afternoon sessions or both!

 

 

Use the attached form to sign up now!  

 

Thank you,

 

Julie Alexander

 

Girl Scouts of Alaska

907-376-3822 direct

907-248-2250 Alaska Headquarters

1-800-478-7448 toll free Alaska headquarters

 <http://us.mc1114.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=tgryting@girlscoutsalaska.org> jalexander at girlscoutsalaska.org 

3911 Turnagain Blvd. E.

Anchorage, AK  99517

 <http://www.girlscoutsalaska.org/> www.girlscoutsalaska.org

 

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