Science Conference at Beloit College Invites 6th Grade Girls
News coverage of the 2019 GWIS conference with comments from student coordinators.
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Girls and Women in Science (GWIS)
A minds-on, hands-on science workshop weekend for sixth grade girls, along with their teachers and parents.
2020 Conference Canceled
Due to public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 2020 Girls & Women in Science conference will not be occurring this year.This award winning conference encourages the exploration of science and mathematics by middle school girls through two days of experiments, activities, and interaction with science professionals. The girls, teachers, and parents will work with Beloit College faculty, students, and alumnae. The entire weekend is designed to build confidence in the girls who attend by providing them with academic opportunities and encouragement from undergraduate female scientists.
Details
Girls and Women in Science occurs in spring of each year, usually in April.
Girls and Women in Science is open to teams consisting of a 6th grade science teacher with two female students and their parents. However, girls are still eligible to apply if either their parent and/or teacher is unable to attend. Teachers who wish to bring additional students should contact Girls and Women in Science.
There are no participation fees. The weekend is supported by Beloit College. Girls will be hosted overnight at the college on Friday; parents and teachers will need to arrange their own accommodations for that night.
2020 Conference Canceled
– Due to public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 2020 Girls & Women in Science conference will not be occurring this year.
Girls and Women in Science
Coordinators for 2012 GWIS conference explain what GWIS is and invites campus to attend the poster session on Saturday.
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