A special conference designed for 6th and

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KAMSC
600 W. Vine Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
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Directions to the
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center:
A special conference designed for 6th and
7th grade girls who would like to know more
about math and science as possible careers.
KAMSC is located on the 4th floor of the Community Education Center building. Please use the
Dutton Street entrance.
From I-94 Exit 76B: Exit 94 on Westnedge Ave.
Drive North (Westnedge will become Park) to
Vine Street. Cross over Westnedge, go past the
school and into the parking lot in the rear.
From Southbound US 131: Take US 131 Business
South (Exit 41); it will turn into Westnedge. Follow this to Dutton. Turn right and go into the
KAMSC parking lot.
From Northbound US 131: Take US 131 Exit 38A
(Highway 43) to the East. Proceed to Westnedge
and turn right (south). Take this to Dutton and
turn right. Continue on and into the KAMSC
parking lot.
Kalamazoo Area
Mathematics and Science Center
KAMSC
600 W. Vine Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Saturday
November 15, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 • 9AM—2PM
This conference is especially designed for
6th and 7th grade girls
who would like to know more about math
and science as possible careers.
GISMO REGISTRATION FORM
(deadline to return form is 10/27/2014)
I AM REGISTERING WITH A FRIEND:___ (friend’s name)_______________________________
I would like a vegetarian lunch:___________
Name:___________________________________________ Phone:______________________
School:______________________________ Current Grade:_______ School:______________
(No credit cards please)
Home Address:___________________________City, State, Zip_________________________
Total Amount Enclosed $______________ Check #____________
Make checks payable to :
KAMSC
Please send registration
form and check to:
KAMSC GISMO
600 W. Vine St. Suite 400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
The registration fee of $15.00 includes lunch and all workshop materials. No refunds will be made after the deadline
date. Financial assistance is available to those who are in need of it. Attendance is limited to 135 students and early
registration is advised. Walk-in registrations will only be accepted if space is available. For more information please
call KAMSC at (269)337-0004.
2014 GISMO CONFERENCE
You will spend the day doing projects with
math and science professionals and
hearing first-hand how science and math
can offer young women many different
career opportunities and choices.
In addition to hands-on activities, you will
have a chance to meet and talk with
women in a variety of occupations utilizing
math and science. You will also meet
KAMSC students and college students in
math and science fields.
While the exact lineup is still in progress,
previous fields have included engineering,
cosmetic chemistry, food science, animals,
river ecology, and app design.
Schedule of Events:
Your exact schedule will be
available for pickup at the
welcome desk when you arrive.
Every student will attend brief
opening and closing
presentations and participate in
five different hands-on sessions
with science–related
professionals, assisted by
KAMSC and college students.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
IS OCTOBER 27
If you and a friend would like to be in the same
sessions, please mail your registrations together.