"Girls in Science" Event at the Science Center

As a former science teacher, I really, really like science. And I watch my wife excel everyday as a physician's assistant, once thought to be a "man's job". But the world is changing and more and more women are getting involved in science careers. Schools are changing too and encouraging girls to take more science classes. Now the Science Center is getting involved by hosting a "Girls in Science" event at the Des Moines Science Center. Here are the details of the event, but you can also click on this link to see the same details and explore this opportunity more.

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So, if you have a daughter who is even remotely interested in science, please consider this great opportunity. It might really inspire her and let her meet and hear about many great women in science and maybe even become a great "woman of science" someday as well!

Details:

Girls in Science

Through our new Girls in Science Initiative, the Science Center of Iowa aims to empower and equip girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in order to promote girls’ early engagement in STEM, encourage pursuit of these careers and develop a diverse workforce for the 21st century.

The Girls in Science series will include informal learning opportunities to meet successful women scientists and learn about careers in STEM fields.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Girls In Science Event
Saturday, February 18 – 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us as we explore the many careers and opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and math and celebrate the many women scientists in our own community! Programming is targeted for girls ages 7-14, but all are welcome. Event is free with SCI admission.

Schedule of Events:

• 11:00 am - 4:00 pm – Girls in Science "Fair"
  Learn about careers in STEM as we showcase local organizations and women scientists
• 11:00 am – Presentations from local women in science
  -Ann Staudt - Iowa State University Chemical Engineering/Enviromental
  -Erin Ginkens - Entrepreneurial Technologies
  -Ethnobotanist- Drake University
  -Megan Salois - WHO-HD Channel 13
  
• 1:00 pm – Keynote Presentation: Ana Tavares, joint-field director, Ancient Egypt Research Associates (AERA)
  Archaeologists piece together information about the past from clues they find in their excavations. They use a variety of techniques that range from very physical (working with a pick axe and pushing wheel barrows full of dirt) to very meticulous (drawing, photographing and recording in great detail) to very sophisticated (interpreting data, researching and writing results). But most of all, archaeology is a passionate quest for a glimpse of ancient peoples and cultures. Join Ana Tavares to learn about the career she loves!
  
• 2:00 pm – Presentations from local women in science
  -Kimi Evans - Red Rock Wildlife
  -Kim Glenn - ISU College of Engineering
  -ISU EDGE
• -IPTV

• -Gina Francis - John Deere

• The Science Center of Iowa is an official SciGirls® museum. Based on the best practices in STEM education for girls,SciGirls’ videos, online resources, hands-on activities and professional development work together to address a singular but powerful goal: to inspire, enable and maximize STEM learning and participation for all girls, encouraging greater interest in these careers.

  SciGirls is produced for PBS by National Productions and is made possible by the National Science Foundation. Additional support by ExxonMobil.