Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Math

Saturday, May 3, 2003 9:00-4:00 Fairmont State College Campus. Click here for printable PDF document you can use to register.

What is Expanding Your Horizons?
An exciting day-long conference to help girls in grades 6-9 learn about career opportunities in science and math, and how to prepare for them. Hands-on activities with women in science and math-based careers.

Who should get this brochure?
• Girls in 6th-9th grades.
• Girls who like science and math, even if they don’t think they are good at it. EYH stresses the idea that math is fundamental to all science and technology careers, and that everyone can learn math.
• Girls who have an aptitude in science and/or math, even if they don’t visualize themselves in a science or math career right now. EYH gives girls a chance to interact with professional women from around the state, and may spark an interest.

What do participants have to do to attend?
Pre-registration postmarked by April 21 is required for all participants, including parents. The registration form can be copied. The $5 registration fee covers lunch and all activities. In case of serious financial hardship, a limited number of fee waivers are available. Please contact Erica Harvey at eharvey@mail.fscwv.edu to request a waiver.

What about parents and other adults?
Accompanying adults are welcome! Adult sessions include how to overcome math anxiety, how to help daughters prepare for college, how to afford college, parent resources, and educational/career opportunities and resources for adults (e.g., resume and job opportunities, community education, continuing education and degree programs)

Can older girls attend?
Yes. Though the brochure doesn’t mention this, we welcome the participation of 10th-12th grade girls as assistants to workshop leaders. No experience is necessary. Interested girls should email Dr. Erica Harvey at eharvey@mail.fscwv.edu for more details.

Who is sponsoring the conference?
The conference is sponsored by West Virginia Association for Women in Science (WV-AWIS), North Central West Virginia American Chemical Society (NCWV - ACS), Learning Options, Inc. (LOI), Gear UP, Fairmont State College, West Virginia Geological Survey (WVGS), Institute for Scientific Research, Inc. (ISR), NASA, Math/Science Technology Consortium (MSTC) and Fairmont State College Student Affiliates Chemistry Club.