Lake County STem for girls
Lake County STEM for Girls is a 1-day conference designed to encourage young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The conference has been organized, planned, and hosted by schools in the Northern Lake County Conference to proivde a unique opportunity to young women in Lake County. The ultimate goal is to motivate girls to become innovative and creative thinkers ready to meet 21st century challenges!
At the conference, girls can pick from a series of hands-on workshops to attend, including topics such as food science, biomedical engineering, and particle physics. The students will have a great time learning about new careers and participating in hands-on activities. The workshops will be led by female professionals from a wide variety of STEM careers. Workshop leaders are eager for the students to have a positive experience and will gladly answer any questions about what they do and how they prepared for their careers. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to gain hands-on exposure to a variety of STEM careers and meet great role models.
At the conference, girls can pick from a series of hands-on workshops to attend, including topics such as food science, biomedical engineering, and particle physics. The students will have a great time learning about new careers and participating in hands-on activities. The workshops will be led by female professionals from a wide variety of STEM careers. Workshop leaders are eager for the students to have a positive experience and will gladly answer any questions about what they do and how they prepared for their careers. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to gain hands-on exposure to a variety of STEM careers and meet great role models.
Conference Details
All girls in grades 6-8 are welcome at the conference.
The conference location will travel between schools in the Northern Lake County Conference:
Antioch Community High School: October 2020
Grant Community High School
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake North High School: September 2018
Lakes Community High School
North Chicago Community High School
Round Lake High School: September 2019
Wauconda High School
Registration for the conference will begin in early September.
The registration fee will be $5 per girl.
Financial assistance is available for those who need it.
The conference location will travel between schools in the Northern Lake County Conference:
Antioch Community High School: October 2020
Grant Community High School
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake North High School: September 2018
Lakes Community High School
North Chicago Community High School
Round Lake High School: September 2019
Wauconda High School
Registration for the conference will begin in early September.
The registration fee will be $5 per girl.
Financial assistance is available for those who need it.