Science & Technology Seminar for 8th grade and up, 4/9/11

Please let them know, when you register, that you are a Girl Scout.

For girls who love science, technology, engineering & math...

Are you interested in a career using science, technology, engineering or math? Would you like to learn more about emerging careers in these fields?

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EXPO HIGHLIGHTS
Guest Speaker, Dr. Susan Avery, Director and President, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, will discuss career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) for girls today.

Learn about four emerging industries and the various career paths, internship opportunities, and strategies pertaining to them.

Meet successful women working as experts in their fields who will share their insights. During the hands-on activities you will work directly with them.

Hear from expert female panel guest speakers who will answer your questions directly.

Receive many giveaways including a Sci-Tech Girl tee shirt, and gift bag, and meet many high school girls from across Southeastern Mass who, like you, are interested in a career using STEM.

Saturday, April 9, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Located at the Mass. Maritime Campus, Buzzards Bay

Enrollment fee: $20 (limited to 100 participants Register Now!)

Call 774-994-2097 or email Phyllis@juniortech.org
http://www.juniortech.org/

Focusing on careers for girls in emerging fields including aerospace, environment, marine and medical careers

Expo Schedule at a glance:

WELCOME
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Susan Avery, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
EXPO DAY OVERVIEW
Caroline Goode, Member of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
MORNING & AFTERNOON HANDS-ON-WORKSHOPS
AEROSPACE CAREERS
Living & Working in Space — Astronaut Training Simulations & Space Suits
NASA, Aerospace & YOU! — Learn about NASA, aerospace internships and career opportunities for women!
ENVIRONMENT CAREERS
Sustaining our Planet — How will green technology affect careers of the future? Take the GREEN Tour of the MMA Campus.
MARINE CAREERS
Underwater Robotics (ROV’s) — Build & drive an underwater ROV
Saving our Marine Life — Rehabilitation, Tagging & Release — Understanding the causes of stranding and the strategy for saving our oceans and marine life
MEDICAL CAREERS
Health & Physical Therapy — Physical Therapy & Sports
Forensics — Understanding forensics and using blood-typing to solve a crime
Biotechnology — DNA Extraction, Understanding the Biotech in CSI
LUNCH
PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q&A including but not limited to:
Megan Amsler, Executive Director of Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp
Rhonda Moniz, Benthic Exploration (joined Dr. Robert Ballard’s research vessel July 2010)
Kathy Zagzebski, President, National Marine Life Center
Dr. Giza High, UMass Medical Center
Dr. Lynn Graff, Dr. of Physical Therapy
CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Elizabeth Stevenson, Dean of Enrollment, Massachusetts Maritime Academy will provide a top-ten list of college application strategies.

WHEN: Saturday, April 9, 8:30am to 3:30pm

WHERE: Located at the Mass. Maritime Campus, Buzzards Bay
PRICE: Enrollment fee: $20 (limited to 100 participants — Register Now!)

Call 774-994-2097 or email Phyllis@juniortech.org • www.juniortech.org