Hello Jen - I've distributed your message to the female geoscientists of AVO in Anchorage (those of us in Fairbanks are pretty far away!), but haven't heard that any could attend this date and location. Thank you, Cheryl Cameron -------- Jen Pudge wrote: Hello, Calling all Women who work in fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math: Girl Scouts of Alaska is excited to once again be offering Women of Science & Technology Day to girls across Alaska. Women of Science gives school-aged girls a chance to discover the fun of science and connect with women who work in STEM fields, through hands-on workshops led by women working in these fields. This event, sponsored by BP and the University of Alaska, has been held for 24 years, and we’re proud to say the program is growing and has become Girl Scouts of Alaska’s signature event! We can’t do it without you! Do you:  Like science, technology, engineering and/or math?  Enjoy interacting with kids?  Want a chance to encourage girls in STEM fields? Then we have a job for you! This is a one day (or half-day) commitment. We have workshop ideas for those who need them. Bring a friend, and come have fun with science! The key to making this event a success is active, hands-on participation for the girls. We want workshops that give every girl a chance to participate, and to experience something new. We want girls to get their hands dirty, meet women that are passionate about STEM fields, and be exposed to new ideas. Here’s how it works: Girls in grades K-3 participate in morning workshops, and girls in grades 4-12 participate in the afternoon. We provide lunch for all presenters. In Soldotna, we expect approximately 100 girls to attend (workshop sizes of 10 - 15) and this means we’ll need up to 8-10 presenters (or presenting teams) for each session. By signing up to be a presenter, you’ll be one of dozens of women helping out that day to encourage girls in the sciences across the state! Women of Science & Technology Day encompasses many fields, including engineering, architecture, aviation, oil exploration, construction, photography, ecology, archaeology, computer science, medical fields including physical therapy, and more. Not sure if your idea is “sciency enough?” Need activity ideas? Give us a call! Locations and Dates: ► Soldotna, Saturday April 30th, 2016 at the Kenai Peninsula College Use the attached form to sign up now. Interested in learning more? Give us a call! Sincerely, Jen Pudge jpudge@girlscoutsalaska.org (907) 273-0303 -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050