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Math, Science & Technology for Girls
Six events throughout the 2003-2004 school year introduced sixth grade girls to various math, science and technology applications and potential careers.
 
The purpose of the project is to:
  • educate girls about science and math in every day applications and in potential career choices;
  • provide girls opportunities to experience successes in math & science;
  • motivate girls to challenge themselves and continue in math & science with a plan.

Two types of project activities were implemented:

1) field trips and

2) after-school activities.

Activities are designed to stimulate interest in math & science, through a "girl-only" environment, with opportunities to see and meet women in math/science career roles as they do their work. Girls will be offered opportunities to hear about a wide range of courses and experiences to consider in developing their own personal plans.

Outcomes for girls include gains in:

  • confidence and ability in math and science
  • awareness about the broad range of abilities and opportunities available
  • appreciation for and skill in developing a plan for their future
  • strengthened relationships with their moms (or mentors)

Girls In Science Day
 
OMI College of Applied Science Campus
2220 Victory Parkway
University of Cincinnati
 
Currently Scheduled for:
Saturday, March 19, 2005

The 2002-2003 project schedule included the following after-school topics:
  • October: Pollution
  • November: Energy conservation
  • January: Machines 
  • April: Astronomy

Other project plans included a web-site and an on-campus session at a local university (March, 2003).

The project wrapped up in May 03 with a poster session in which girls present their personal plans about "if I were going to be a scientist..."