Register Now for the FIRST Women in Science & Technology Forum on Nov. 5!

[Damian Manda]

Greetings Teams!

There's still time to register for the FIRST Women in Science & Technology Forum on Nov. 5!

In conjunction with UNH-Manchester, we are pleased to host our fourth one-day science and technology event for high school students, educators, and science and technology professionals. Participants will explore the role of women in science and technology, learn about college choices and scientific careers, discover successful initiatives, and get connected to a network of science and technology professionals specifically chosen to inspire and mentor young women.

40 presenters from the arenas of business, academia, and government will lead workshops and be available for college and career guidance, in order to help prepare the young women of today for the journey from high school, through college, and into a career.

Sessions will be available in the following five tracks:

• Biology, Medicine, Veterinary, Chemistry, Pharmacology
• Engineering, Math, Aerospace
• Information technology, Software
• Education, Government, Museums, Arts & Science
• Earth Science, Geology, Ecology, Meteorology

The workshops and panels are designed to address the present needs and concerns of high school girls thinking about science and technology in their future.

Forum 2004's theme, A Life in a Day, will focus on the high school and college journey in preparation for a career, offering insights on:

• what questions to ask in high school concerning college & career choices
• which courses to take in high school and college
• what colleges are looking for in applicants
• college requirements and how they vary
• successful science and engineering programs to pursue in high school
• programs that exist for young women in college and university
• learning about career choices
• guidance and teaching tools for the classroom
• resources for educators

The event will take place from 9am to 2pm on Friday, November 5 at FIRST Place and the University of New Hampshire-Manchester. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is $10 for students and $20 for educators/adults. To learn more about the Forum and to register, visit http://www.usfirst.org/place/wist2004/index.html .

Questions? Email Karen Sullivan Karen@usfirst.org or call 800-871-8326 #427.

[Erin Rapacki]

Just as a heads-up, I will be presenting at the WIST Forum on Friday as a panalist for the College Student workshop. If any of you girls have noticed a few of my posts on CD and would like for me to elaborate on a few of my stories, don't hesitate to approach me at the forum. I'd love to share with you a few of the things I've learned these past few years.


erin

[Ashley Weed]

To any and all of you that may be fortunate enough to be attending the Forum have a great time! I went my senior year of high school, and I had a blast. To be at such an excellent event, to be with so many other " high - tech" women, and to be at FIRST for the first time, it was Amazing.

Enjoy, and have fun!