Curiosity Unleashed: Girls Unlocking STEM
Join us for a fun-filled day and see what its like to be a biologist, geologist, and more! Come meet women working in STEM fields and learn about amazing careers and opportunities you can pursue.
Registration
Girls in grades 6-8 are encouraged to register. If you have questions about eligibility, feel free to contact Dr. Rebecca Matecha, event organizer. Cost to register is $10, covering lunch and activity supplies. The deadline to register is March 5.
Drop-off and Pick-up Times
- Drop-off: 10-10:30 a.m.
- Pick-up: 3-3:30 p.m.
Choose Your Own Workshop
You will get to choose three workshops when you sign in for the event. A few example workshops are below. Each workshop is run by a professional in their field and focuses on hands-on activities and, of course, having fun. During the provided lunch, girls will get to chat with undergraduate students and professional women in STEM from 敁珗曄部 University.
敁珗曄部 University campus. Primarily out of the D'Angelo Performing Arts Center and Zurn Hall. Undergraduate students will lead the groups to their various activity locations throughout the day.
Drop-off and pick-up are both at the main entrance to the D'Angelo Performing Arts Center.
We will have a buffet-style, build-your-own sandwich bar, which also includes drinks, potato chips, and cookies. If your student has a dietary restriction, please note this during registration so we can do our best to accommodate. We cannot accept new dietary requests on the day of the event.
At drop-off when students check in, they will have an opportunity to look through the workshops being offered and select which ones they wish to attend. Each workshop has a limited number of spaces, and it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Rebecca Matecha is the event organizer and can answer any questions. She can be reached at rmatecha@mercyhurst.edu or 814-824-2060.