2012 Women in Science Conference
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 8:30am - 2:30pm
The Women in Science Conference will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, which is located at 2100 NE 52nd Street in OKC.
Women in Science encourages young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The free, one-day conference is designed to allow students in grades six through 12 to engage in hands-on science activities; learn first-hand about science and technology career opportunities from Oklahoma’s top female scientists and engineers; and receive college preparation information from Oklahoma college, university and outreach representatives.
We are pleased to announce some changes to our 2012 agenda, which have been made to further enhance teachers' and students' conference experiences. Based on past participants' feedback, our 2012 conference will include expanded, two-hour hands-on science sessions, increased access to college and recruitment fair booths, and opportunities to speak one-on-one with women scientists and engineers! We've expanded the number of registration slots available; more than 900 students and teachers from schools across Oklahoma are expected to attend the event this year.
The goal of the Women in Science conference is to show students that STEM careers are exciting, attainable and rewarding. The conference provides young people with real-world examples of science and engineering career opportunities and allows them to meet successful women scientists, doctors and engineers from our state.
Teachers attending the conference will experience the day's events with their students, including hands-on science booths, interactive panel discussions, college and career planning sessions, and outreach and recruitment fair booths. They will also receive valuable information about summer research opportunities, classroom resource materials and suggestions for supporting and encouraging young women’s interest in STEM disciplines.
Women in Science Conferences are sponsored by the Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, National Science Foundation, NASA EPSCoR, Science Museum Oklahoma and other funding agencies.
For more information, contact Gina Miller, OK EPSCoR outreach coordinator, at 405.744.7645 or email gmiller@okepscor.org.
Conference check-in information * October 9, 2012 * for registered & confirmed schools, vendors and volunteers:
Schools registered for this event should arrive/check-in at the museum's front entrance (7:45-8:30 a.m.). The first session begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Vendors/volunteers should arrive/check-in at the front entrance (7:00-7:45 a.m.), with set-up to be completed by 8:00 a.m.
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