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Girls RISEnet Mountain Region Workshop: Girls Exploring Science

Girls RISEnet Mountain Region Workshop: Girls Exploring Science

May 22 will include both Parts 1 and 2 of Explora's regional workshop. Join us to participate in activities, discussion and reflection on topics like the importance of gender diversity awareness and multicultural dynamics, the necessity of considering girls' experiential analogs, and the purpose of following a program development process that ensures rich learning experiences for all. We'll share some of the work being done by the NM Girls Collaborative, and share about how Explora can support your efforts in our role as Girls RISEnet regional hub.

Region: Mountain | Type: Workshops

Designing STEM Programs that Engage Girls

Designing STEM Programs that Engage Girls

This half-day workshop will explore gender differences in attitudes about science and engage participants activities that illustrates how to design exhibits, programs and media that appeal to girls. Participants will be eligible for a Girls RISEnet mini-grant to conduct their own programming engaging girls in STEM. These workshops are free of charge, and travel stipends of up to $500 are available. If you have further questions please contact Georgette Williams at 718-699-0005 ext 314 or at gwilliams@nysci.org

Region: Mid Atlantic | Type: Workshops

September 09, 2013
Where are we, and how do we engage girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)?

Where are we, and how do we engage girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)?

Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center will host a one-day workshop for the Arkansas Discovery Network in TBD, AK to build your capacity to develop and deliver STEM programming and examine exhibits to be more relevant to girls. The workshop will be facilitated by: Lou Papai, Director of Education and Public Programs and Michele McKee, Program & Education Grants Manager. Workshop participants can expect to increase their awareness of: what the current research says about girls and women in STEM; the core concepts of gender equity and cultural competency in STEM; cultural dimensions used to understand cultural differences; the importance of gender equity and cultural competency in STEM programming and exhibit development strategies; and the resources available through the Girls RISEnet website. Workshop participants will also get hands-on experience in using tools to assess the effectiveness of programs or exhibits in the museum setting for relevance across gender, race, ethnicity and other dimensions of diversity. Travel awards available for this workshop and mini-grants will be available to attendees post workshop completion.

Region: W South Central | Type: Workshops

September 13, 2013
Designing STEM Programs that Engage Girls

Designing STEM Programs that Engage Girls

This half-day workshop will explore gender differences in attitudes about science and engage participants activities that illustrates how to design exhibits, programs and media that appeal to girls. Participants will be eligible for a Girls RISEnet mini-grant to conduct their own programming engaging girls in STEM. These workshops are free of charge, and travel stipends of up to $500 are available. If you have further questions please contact Georgette Williams at 718-699-0005 ext 314 or at gwilliams@nysci.org

Region: Mid Atlantic | Type: Workshops

November 02, 2013
Engaging Girls in Science Technology Engineering and Math

Engaging Girls in Science Technology Engineering and Math

The California Academy of Sciences is pleased to offer a two-day workshop to build your capacity to develop and deliver STEM programming and exhibits that are attractive, relevant and impactful to girls. Workshop participants can expect to increase their awareness of the importance of gender equity and cultural competency in STEM programming and exhibit development strategies. Participants will also get hands-on experience in using tools to assess the effectiveness of programs and exhibits for relevance across gender, race, ethnicity and other dimensions of diversity. This two-day workshop will be held at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii. Workshops registrants are encouraged to apply for a travel award to help with costs to attend. Please refer to the GirlsRISEnet website for details.

Region: S Pacific | Type: Workshops

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Girls RISEnet Regional Workshop at the Miami Science Museum - Engaging Girls in STEM: Strategies You Can Use NOW!

The Miami Science Museum (MSM) hosted participants from Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida for a one-day regional workshop to share research-based strategies that informal science educators can u...Read More

Privacy Policy | The Girls RISE (Raising Interest in Science and Engineering) National Museum Network is funded by Grant No. HRD-0937245 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Human Resource Development, Research on Gender in Science and Engineering Extension Services (GSE/EXT) Program. Project collaborators include the Miami Science Museum, the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and SECME, Inc. The project seeks to increase the capacity of science centers and museums to interest girls from underrepresented populations in the engineering sciences