MSU NEWS SERVICE
BOZEMAN —
Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach is seeking female
professionals to volunteer and deliver presentations or serve as role models
for junior high-aged girls interested in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics careers.
More than
240 girls from across the state are expected to attend the annual Expanding
Your Horizons conference, which will take place Saturday, April 18,
on MSU’s campus.
The event
will offer participants an array of engaging STEM activities in subjects that
range from robotics to fossils and astronomy. Volunteers who would like to
share their expertise and enthusiasm on a STEM topic will develop a 40-minute
workshop and hands-on activity for the conference. Training is offered for new
presenters. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
Expanding
Your Horizons is a national program designed to introduce young women to STEM
careers and encourage them to pursue STEM courses in high school and
college. MSU Academic Technology and Outreach has hosted the
program since 1992.
Businesses
and organizations that are interested in financial or in-kind sponsorships are
also encouraged to participate.
To apply or for more information, visit ato.montana.edu/ContinuingEd/youth or contact Nicole Soll at nicole.soll@montana.edu or (406) 994-6633.
