I look forward to my girls being old enough to attend valuable workshops such as this one! If you have friends or your own girls in 6th-8th grade, REGISTER NOW! This is a wonderful opportunity!
Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Technology (EYH) Conference
University of Illinois Springfield campus
8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 20
EYH Registration Form & Brochure
Girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grades throughout central Illinois are invited to come to the University of Illinois Springfield campus to have fun while learning about cutting-edge careers in math, science and technology. Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Technology (EYH) is a conference designed for girls only and will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. Girls at EYH will participate in exciting hands-on workshops led by dynamic and successful women. A separate workshop for parents and teachers will be held concurrently.
Girls who attend EYH will have a blast as they interact with women who are scientists, engineers, healthcare providers,
educators, architects and represent many other careers traditionally held by men. They will have new experiences in hands-on workshops, while they meet other girls with similar interests, and learn about career opportunities for women.
Workshops include:
The Fantastic Voyage Inside Our Bodies
Lights, Camera, Action!
Women of the Web – Create a Personal Photo Web Page
Sit on Top of the World!
Are you Superhero Material?
Futuristic Medicine Today among others.
Sessions for adults include:
- Unraveling the Mystery of the ACT and SAT
- Bridging the Gap During Middle School and High School
- "Green" Your Daughter's Career for More "Green" in Her Wallet.
The registration fee is only $15 but space is limited and pre-enrollment is required!
EYH Registration Form & Brochure OR call (217) 787-8078 or go to www.aauw-il.org/springfield.
The American Association of University Women-Springfield Branch is sponsoring this event along with The Children's Center at Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois, a Memorial Health System affiliate, and the University of Illinois Springfield.
