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WHO Local Girls Excited about Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science
(GEMS)
Day Long GEMS for High School Students
WHEN
Thursday October 4, 2007 -
WHERE Russell Sage College Friday March 21, 2008 -
Sage College of Albany
WHAT
What is GE2MCS
The GE2MCS program is aimed at increasing the number of girls and women
studying and entering technical careers in engineering, mathematics, and
computer science. This multi-faceted program combines day-long programs
on Fridays including hands-on workshops for middle and high school
students, with Saturday morning programs focusing on careers and
mentors. The day-long programs are designed for students and are open to
teachers and guidance counselors, while the Saturday sessions are geared
towards students and parents.
WHY
It All Adds Up
While the GEMS program's primary goal is to excite girls and young women
about technically related fields, the program's secondary goal is to
raise the awareness of teachers, guidance counselors, and parents of the
study and career options available for their daughters, so that they can
better facilitate those opportunities. This program series will be
repeated over the course of five years to successfully track student
outcomes and build greater exposure for these opportunities for
students.
Let's Get Technical
Day-Long GE2MCS
Middle school students and high school students chosen by their teachers
or guidance counselors will visit the Russell Sage College campus for a
day and engage in age-appropriate hands-on workshops in engineering,
mathematics, and computer science.
Teachers and guidance counselors will participate in workshops and
discussion forums on the issue of gender in the classroom, current
topics in teaching these subjects, and the programs of study in these
areas available at Sage.
All GEMS participants will also interact with SMaRT Women. SMaRT stands
for Science, Mathematics, Research, and Technology, and is made up of
young women attending Russell Sage College and pursuing degrees in
fields such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, biology,
chemistry and forensic science. These students make wonderful role
models for middle and high school girls.
Between morning sessions, panelists will discuss the variety of careers
that require engineering, mathematics and computer science coursework.
The women panelists, including Russell Sage College alumnae, will share
their experiences navigating the transition from high school, to
college, to the working world.
The day will wrap up with a tour of the picturesque Russell Sage College
campus.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Detailed info can be found at:
http://www.sage.edu/rsc/gems/technical.html
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National Chemistry Day
New York State Museum
Sun, Oc t 21, 2007; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Theme: The Many Faces of Chemistry
Exhibits, Hands-on Experiments
Poster Contest and Chemistry Magic Show!
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based program of the Office
of Community Activities. This annual event unites ACS local section,
businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of
chemistry to our quality of life.
www.acs.org/ncw
Teachers can help make this day a success by participating or
volunteering. Send email to Dr. Sunanda Sukumar,
sukumars@acp.edu
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