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Inspiring Future Women in Science

Are you interested in turning your love of science into a career?  Perimeter Institute is inviting young women currently enrolled in high school to participate in an inspirational half day conference on Thursday March 7th.  The goal is to bring together like minded young women with a strong interest in science and expose them to the rewards, challenges and possibilities of a career in science. 

Who Can Attend?

The conference is open to all young women currently attending high school.


Keynote Address

 

The conference will open with a Keynote address by Dr. Adriana Ocampo, NASA Science Mission Program Executive. 

 

 


Panel discussion

Students have an opportunity to engage in a panel discussion with women that are currently involved in careers using science. The panel will discuss why they chose to pursue a career in science, the challenges they have faced, and the rewards of their chosen careers.  Participants will be given a unique opportunity to ask questions of the mentors during the panel discussion. 


Speed Mentoring

An opportunity to engage in small group discussions with representatives from a variety of science career paths such as Engineering, Optometry, Computer Science, Theoretical Physics, Academic etc.


How to attend

Download the Conference registration form, complete and email to Marie Strickland.

Registration deadline: Monday March 4, 2013.

Attendees will be accepted in order of receipt of a signed registration form until the conference is full.


Conference Schedule

8:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Opening Remarks
9:05 am Keynote Address (Q/A)
10:15 am Panel Discussion with Mentors (with Q/A)
11:15 am Closing Remarks
11:20 am Speed Mentoring
Noon Delegates Depart