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For Adults
Boosting Girls' Interest in Engineering with PBS' Design Squad Nation
Who: Girl Scout Adults
When: September 15, 2012, 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: The United States Patent & Trademark Office
Madison Building
600 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Looking to spark girls' interest in engineering? Are you curious to learn how PBS' Design Squad Nation can help? Join us for a day-long training where you will:
- learn techniques for engaging young women in engineering.
- participate in hands-on activities
- watch engaging videos that profile young engineers in action and that motivate kids to build and create.
- experience how online multimedia and activity
- resources can be combined to maximize kids' engagement.
- hear original research on engineering messaging that works for girls
- network with others from companies, not-for-profits, K-12+ educators, informal educators, and others working to advance girls in STEM fields, and
- plan programs to boost girls' interest in STEM.
Fees: The training is free of charge and will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coffee and lunch will be provided.
For more information and to register click here.
Space is limited so register today.
Interested in becoming a SHARE volunteer?
SHARE. Share Her Annual Real Expense is the GSCNC annual giving campaign.
For more information please contact: Julia Braun, Administrations and Operations Specialist, jbraun@gscnc.org or 202.274.3307.
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