Women working in Science

Teachers Encouraging Women in Science Conference
(OWWSTE Project)

Partnering Teachers and Counselors Needed!!

 

Opportunities for Wisconsin

Women in Science, Math, Technology & Engineering

This course will begin with a Kick-Off Conference on August 6-8 that will discuss pedagogies and programs that can help you to retain and attract more young women to science, math and pre-engineering courses.
It is open to professionals who work with students in grades 6-12.
 

Partners will develop and accomplish:

·        A dissemination plan to reach other professionals in your district

·        Pedagogy action plan to implement with your students

·        A student survey plan to determine impact of program

 

Partners will receive (free):

·        Three graduate credits (Fall 2007)

·        Dissemination and survey materials for your colleagues and students

·        Lodging and food during kick-off conference

·        Access to grant funds for use in your district ($100 - $500)

 

Women continue to be underrepresented in science, technology and engineering majors and careers in the US .  Help more young women realize their potential as a future scientist or engineer.

 

                              

 

For more information about this program, contact the UW System Women & Science Program:

was@uwosh.edu; 920-424-7404

This project is sponsored by a National Science Foundation Research on Gender in Science and Engineering Dissemination grant (#05-33553).