Women in Science Conference
March 20, 2010

The 14th annual Women in Science Conference sponsored by the Regional Science Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the EcoTarium will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The goal of the conference is to expose 150 Worcester middle school young women to careers in science and to begin conversations with local women who use science in their professions.

The day will begin at the Ecotarium with twelve 35-minute concurrent interactive workshops led by the following women professionals:  engineer, marine biologist, physician, criminologist, chemist, healthcare professional, science teacher, and environmentalist, among others. Through demonstrations and group activities, the interactive workshops showed the students how science is used in the workplace. The presenters will explain different entry levels to their careers, provide tips on courses of study and ways to prepare and train for their professions. The students will rotate to different workshops so that each student will be able to attend 3 of 12 possible workshops.

At the conclusion of the workshop session, the students will be transported to the Medical School for a luncheon. The luncheon will provide an opportunity for students and presenters to continue discussions in a more informal setting. Following lunch, there will be a motivational address. An interactive group activity  concluded the day's events at 2:30 PM.

Thank you to all who helped make the 2009 Conference a success!

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For further details, contact Sandy Mayrand, Director of the Regional Science Resource Center, UMMS at (508) 856-5097 or Sandra.Mayrand@umassmed.edu