Girls STEM group hosts conference in Helena on Nov. 7
The Montana Girls STEM Collaborative Project (MGSCP) will host a conference on Friday, Nov. 7 in Helena in partnership with Helena College.
The event is designed for organizations and individuals who are committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage collaboration among STEM groups.
The conference will provide an opportunity for participants to hear about successful programs in the state, including partnerships with STEM businesses; learn about activities of the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative; and form potential collaborations. The conference also includes Role Models Matter (RMM) training--an opportunity for STEM professionals to gain skills in serving as role models and mentors--and a tour featuring Helena College's two-year STEM degree programs, such as aviation mechanics.
First Lady Lisa Bullock will kick off the morning activities, and Lieutenant Governor Angela McLean will introduce the afternoon activities.
Anyone is welcome to attend, including representatives from businesses, non-profits and government; as well as teachers, counselors, administrators and staff from K-12, higher education and informal education. The workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the two campuses of Helena College. The morning sessions are at the main campus (1115 North Roberts Street), and afternoon sessions are at the airport campus (2300 Airport Road).
The registration fee is $45, which covers conference materials, lunch and refreshments. Participants can register online at http://www.ngcproject.org/montana-girls-stem-collaborative-collaboration-forum
The Montana Girls STEM Collaborative is a National Science Foundation-funded effort that encourages girls to pursue STEM careers and studies. It is an outreach program of Montana NSF EPSCoR with co-leaders based at Montana State University at the University of Montana.
