12th Annual Conference Begins on March 6, 2010!
Careers in math, science, engineering and technology!
Sailing Into Your Future!
The purpose of the Girls in the Middle Conference is to encourage girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grades to continue studying math, science, and technology and to consider careers in the math, science, engineering and technology fields. The registration fee for girls to attend the conference is $5. This includes the conference, continental breakfast, lunch, and a T-shirt. Please submit your registration fee and the registration form to your school counselor, bring it with you to the conference, or mail it to OJC via the registration form instructions.
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Our conference includes a continental breakfast, lunch served at noon, and a Girls In the Middle T-shirt featuring our sponsors.
Workshops currently scheduled include:
Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors we have been able to keep the cost of the conference low. The expected outcomes for the young women attending the Conference are: Consider taking more math and science classes Learn about new careers opportunities Start making plans for high school and beyond Create professional mentoring role models in the community Workshop Activities Workshops provide hands-on activities for participants and allow them to experience and develop a better understanding of Math, Science, and Technology careers. Below is a list of sample careers: Engineering Veterinary Science Water Engineering Chemistry Astronomy Statistics Biology Radiology Physicians Assistant Physical Therapy Nursing (ER) or (Trauma) Pharmacy Technician EMT Medical Laboratory Web Design Banking Technology Computer Technology Nursing Simulators Graphic Design Landscape Design GPS Mapping
Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors we have been able to keep the cost of the conference low.
The expected outcomes for the young women attending the Conference are:
Workshop Activities
Workshops provide hands-on activities for participants and allow them to experience and develop a better understanding of Math, Science, and Technology careers. Below is a list of sample careers:
Comments about Girls in the Middle "Please continue the great conference and continue to provide this helpful parent information."- Parent "Thanks for a fantastic day! We had a blast!" - Teacher "This was great, I have never had the opportunity to have an experience like this, so I really enjoyed it and would love to come back next year for this event." - Team Leader
Comments about Girls in the Middle
"Please continue the great conference and continue to provide this helpful parent information."- Parent "Thanks for a fantastic day! We had a blast!" - Teacher "This was great, I have never had the opportunity to have an experience like this, so I really enjoyed it and would love to come back next year for this event." - Team Leader
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A Special Thanks to: The generous sponsorship of the following businesses and organizations for making it possible to provide this unique learning opportunity to middle school girls at a minimal cost. Gold Level Sponsors: CollegeInvest Colorado School of Mines Fox Family Foundation Fowler EPYCS Lower Ark Valley Water Conservancy District Otero Junior College Women's Foundation of Colorado Silver Level Sponsors: Las Animas EPYCS Southeast Colorado Power Charity Classic Southeast Colorado Workforce Center Bronze Level Sponsors: Adams State College AirGas Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Gobin's Office Supply Las Animas Women's Civic Club
A Special Thanks to:
The generous sponsorship of the following businesses and organizations for making it possible to provide this unique learning opportunity to middle school girls at a minimal cost.
Gold Level Sponsors:
Silver Level Sponsors:
Bronze Level Sponsors:
Registration for the next Girls in the Middle Conference will begin in February 2010. Come back for more information on next year's event!
(Coming March 2010)
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