Girl Power in STEM Conference
April 28, 2017
8th Grade Girls---Here is your opportunity to learn about careers in STEM!
"Girl Power in STEM (GPS) is a unique opportunity for 8th grade girls in Arkansas to gain hands-on experience and learn about careers related to science, technology, engineering, and math. The event is hosted on the campus at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). Girls will interact directly with female professionals (primarily from Arkansas) and current UCA students to develop a greater understanding of their own potential and power. This exceptional event will encourage girls to pursue academic excellence in their high school and college years, as well as providing them with a “college day” experience. Girl Power in STEM aims to empower girls at a time in their life when they tend to lose interest in science. Eighth grade is a pivotal age, when girls internalize negative stereotypes that discourage academic achievement and face increased peer expectations and social pressures. This conference commends girls for both their current successes and future potential, and gives girls the chance to visualize what they can become if they aim high and continue to achieve. In addition, when girls hear from women that came from similar backgrounds and towns they learn that with hard work and support careers in these fields are attainable and rewarding!"
I have loved taking girls to this conference for the past several years, and I hope that there is a lot of interest this year. I am only allowed to take 10 girls to the conference, so there will be an application process. If you are interested, please fill out the application and turn it in to my office by Monday, December 12th. The conference will take place on April 28th, so check your calendars before applying.
Many Blessings,
Mrs. Breeding
Last year's group!
Who will be there?
What do you do?
Mrs. Breeding
Email: tbreeding@sjbulldogs.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/sjbulldogs.org/mrs-breeding-s-counselor-webpage/
Location: 502 Front Street, Conway, AR, United States
Phone: 501-513-6808
Twitter: @mrsteribreeding