This UW-Platteville Women in Engineering, Mathematics and Science Program sponsored event introduces young women to exciting and world-changing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM majors. Throughout the weekend, participants will have the opportunity to work in teams on hands-on projects, have fun and learn about how a career in a STEM profession helps our society. The hands-on activities will be focused on learning about building safe and livable communities. Livable communities include effective transportation systems that include multiple modes for all community members. Participants will be interacting with each other, college students and professionals all while participating in exciting and challenging projects related to STEM. The full weekend event will be held on the UW-Platteville campus, with the participants staying in the Cooper Living and Learning Center at the UW-Platteville Pioneer farm overnight.
The program is intended for young women in grades nine and ten who are interested in using their skills to impact our world in a positive manner. Registration will be limited to 30 girls. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations and fees will be returned if the enrollment limit has been reached. Confirmation letters will be sent to participants along with health forms and information.
If you have a disability and desire accommodation, please call the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 608.342.1818 as far in advance as possible.
The cost for this event is $75 per participant and includes housing, food and all project supplies. Scholarships are available by contacting the director, Tammy Salmon-Stephens.
Print the registration form and fill it out. Please send the completed form, along with consent form, health form, signed rules contract, ropes course form and $75 registration fee to the address noted at the bottom of the page. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, April 13, 2012 or until the enrollment limit has been reached. If you prefer that a registration form be mailed directly to you, please call 608.342.1563 or email salmont@uwplatt.edu.
Checks should be payable to UW-Platteville.
Please mail payment and completed forms to:
UW-Platteville Women in EMS Program-Exploring the Sky
c/o Tammy Salmon-Stephens
171 Ottensman Hall
1 University Plaza
Platteville WI 53818
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the director of the UW-Platteville Women in EMS Program, Tammy Salmon-Stephens, at 608.342.1563 or via e-mail at salmont@uwplatt.edu.