A Conference for 6th-8th Grade Girls Saturday, March 21, 2015 8
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A Conference for 6th-8th Grade Girls Saturday, March 21, 2015 8
AConferencefor6th‐8thGradeGirls Saturday,March21,2015 8:00am–1:30pm UniversityofSouthAlabamaMainCampus Promotedby: Women in Science Organization GEMS is a one-day learning conference aimed to help middle-school girls explore careers in math and science. Hundreds of girls gather at the University of South Alabama and attend fun hands-on workshops to engage themselves in various fields of science, engineering, and medicine. Girls who spend a day at the GEMS Conference leave with: Increased interest in mathematics and science through positive hands-on experiences! Awareness of career opportunities for women in math and science related fields! Mentorship from female role-models with technical careers! GEMS Girls pick their favorite math and science subjects, then we assigned them to workshops specially designed to showcase how much fun it is to work in associated fields. Workshops are directed by professionals and students and include activities such as making perfume with aromatic hydrocarbons, diagnosing simulated patients using specialty medical equipment, hunting for gems and minerals to make jewelry, conducting environmental testing…and many many more! Each workshop includes time for GEMS Girls to learn about technical careers and network with professionals and students in various fields. GEMS Schedule of Events March 21, 2015 8:00am-8:30am Registration in the USA Student Center 8:30am-9:15am Welcome Session with Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julie Waldrop will present Vital Signs: Nurses are Vital to our Health! 9:15am-9:45am GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to workshop locations across the USA Campus 9:45am-10:45am Workshop 1 10:45am-11:15am GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to workshop locations across the USA Campus 11:15am-12:15pm Workshop 2 12:15pm-12:30pm GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to the USA Student Center 12:30-1:30pm Closing Ceremony, Awards Presentations, and Lunch in the USA Student Center Registration is $15 per student and includes lunch. Fee waivers are available (see registration form). Registration is due March 16. Workshops fill up fast, so sign up early! The Registration deadline is March 16,2015 so act fast! Mail completed registration forms and registration fees to: Angela Nocera Society of American Military Engineers 9476 Hackberry Court Daphne, AL 36527 2015 Registration Form Please print Student Name Home Address Date of Birth School Information School Name: Emergency Contact Name: Current Grade: Relation: Phone: Special Requirements (Dietary, Handicap, etc.) Rank your top 5 workshop subjects 1= most favorite 5= least favorite Biology ____ Chemistry ____ Earth Sciences ____ Engineering ____ Forensics ____ Health Sciences ____ Math ____ Medicine ____ Physics ____ The GEMS registration fee is $15 per student. Submit a check or money order payable to the Society of American Military Engineers with this registration form. Registration Fee Alternately, the student’s Guidance Counselor or Teacher may request a Fee Waiver with the following statement: I recommend this Student to be considered for a fee waiver due to financial constraints. Parent/Legal Guardian Consent ________________________________________X______________________________ Guidance Counselor/Teacher Printed Name Signature By my signature, I have read and understand the terms of the permission release for the 2015 GEMS learning conference: Under adult supervision, my child will participate in workshops designed to stimulate her interest in science and math as part of the GEMS workshops on Saturday, March 21, 2015 on the University of South Alabama main campus. I understand that my child may come in contact with live plants or animals, chemicals, electrical or computer equipment. By permitting my child to attend, I accept responsibility and agree to hold the University of South Alabama, its employees, and GEMS volunteers harmless from all claims for injury or damage. I grant permission for my child to receive emergency medical care by qualified personnel while attending the program. I also grant permission for photography or video of my child during the event for use in GEMS. ________________________________________X______________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name Signature Please contact Angela Nocera at (832) 490-6722 or [email protected] for questions.