Q. What is Lake County STEM for Girls?
A. The Lake County STEM for Girls is a career conference specially designed for girls grades 6 through 8 from local school districts. The conference encourages girls interest in science and mathematics and provides positive female role models in science, math, and engineering careers. At LCSTEM for Girls, girls don't just hear about science, they do science!
A. The Lake County STEM for Girls is a career conference specially designed for girls grades 6 through 8 from local school districts. The conference encourages girls interest in science and mathematics and provides positive female role models in science, math, and engineering careers. At LCSTEM for Girls, girls don't just hear about science, they do science!
Q. What are the impacts of the Lake County STEM for Girls conference?
A. The Lake County STEM for Girls conference:
A. The Lake County STEM for Girls conference:
- provide a forum for girls to engage with women involved in STEM careers.
- Promote interaction with peers in hands-on activities.
- Introduce girls to a variety of STEM careers and encourage them to pursue the exploration of STEM.
Q. What will the girls do at the Lake County STEM for Girls conference?
A. Attendees will participate in several hands-on workshops that will be taught by scientists, engineers, or other professionals and involve hands-on interactive instruction.
A. Attendees will participate in several hands-on workshops that will be taught by scientists, engineers, or other professionals and involve hands-on interactive instruction.
Q. Who is eligible to participate in the Lake County STEM for Girls conference?
A. Middle school girls from Lake County (Grades 6-8) and their parents/guardians.
A. Middle school girls from Lake County (Grades 6-8) and their parents/guardians.
Q. When and where is the Lake County STEM for Girls Conference being held?
A. Our conferences are held annually in the fall. Each year, a different Lake County school hosts the conference. "Save the Date" flyers are also shared with schools and shared on our website in late spring. Please check back on our home page for more information.
A. Our conferences are held annually in the fall. Each year, a different Lake County school hosts the conference. "Save the Date" flyers are also shared with schools and shared on our website in late spring. Please check back on our home page for more information.
- Past Host Locations Include:
- 2018 - Grayslake North High School - Grayslake
- 2019 - Round Lake High School - Round Lake
- 2021 - Antioch Community High School - Antioch
- 2022 - Woodlawn Middle School - Long Grove
Q. Do you provide transportation to the event?
A. We are not able to provide transportation to the conference as attendees come from all over the county.
A. We are not able to provide transportation to the conference as attendees come from all over the county.
Q. What is the registration fee?
A. The registration fee is $5 per girl. Financial assistance is available for those who need it. Depending on grants and donations received to support Lake County STEM for Girls, we often have removed the registration fee for all!
A. The registration fee is $5 per girl. Financial assistance is available for those who need it. Depending on grants and donations received to support Lake County STEM for Girls, we often have removed the registration fee for all!
Q. When does registration open?
A. Registration for this conference will begin in October.
A. Registration for this conference will begin in October.
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Q. How do I register my student for the conference?
A. Information to be determined. Q. Do parents need to register as well?
A. Parents and teachers are not required to stay for the event and may drop off their students and pick them up in the afternoon. However, we do have a parents' program for interested parents that will have different speakers talk about other ways that parents can support STEM interests of girls. We do ask that you register if you plan to attend this event, as we need a count to plan properly. Q. Can I register my student on the day of the event?
A. No, it is important to register in advance so that schedules can be created and materials set up for the girls that are attending. Q. Can parents attend the sessions with their student(s)?
A. No, parents are invited to attend the parents' program which will consist of a number of informative speakers and panels. Q. Is food provided?
A. Yes, a continental breakfast is planned for the attendees during registration. |
Q. I paid for the conference but my student cannot attend. Can I get a refund?
A. To request a refund, please send an email to lcstemforgirls@gmail.com or send a message from our contact us page.
A. To request a refund, please send an email to lcstemforgirls@gmail.com or send a message from our contact us page.
Q. Is my student guaranteed to get her top workshop choices?
A. Unfortunately, no; however, the student's choices will be taken into consideration.
A. Unfortunately, no; however, the student's choices will be taken into consideration.
Q. I tried to register my student but it says that registration is full. What do I do?
A. Contact site administrator for availability.
A. Contact site administrator for availability.
Q. When do we know what workshops were assigned to our student?
A. Your student will receive her workshop assignments at check-in the morning of the EYH Lake County conference.
A. Your student will receive her workshop assignments at check-in the morning of the EYH Lake County conference.
Q. Can you guarantee that my student has the same schedule as her friend?
A. Unfortunately, no; however, the student's choices will be taken into consideration.
A. Unfortunately, no; however, the student's choices will be taken into consideration.
Q. Do I need to pre-register to attend the parents' program?
A. Parent registration will be a facet of the child registration.
A. Parent registration will be a facet of the child registration.
Q. Is parking available?
A. Yes.
A. Yes.
Q. What time does my student need to arrive?
A. Doors open at 7:30 for registration and STEM Fair.
A. Doors open at 7:30 for registration and STEM Fair.
Q. What does my student need to bring with her?
A. No specific materials required.
A. No specific materials required.
Q. This is a great program. How can I help?
A. Check out our volunteer and donate pages for more information.
A. Check out our volunteer and donate pages for more information.
Q. What are some examples of workshops? I am interested but don't know what a workshop looks like.
A. Workshops vary in style, but all include an introduction and hands-on activity related to the presenter's field. In the past, students have interacted with entomologists and their Madagascar hissing cockroaches, listened to heart and lung functions of dogs from veterinarians, created bath bombs with chemists, and many, many more!
A. Workshops vary in style, but all include an introduction and hands-on activity related to the presenter's field. In the past, students have interacted with entomologists and their Madagascar hissing cockroaches, listened to heart and lung functions of dogs from veterinarians, created bath bombs with chemists, and many, many more!
Q. What kinds of workshops are you looking for? Are you focusing on industry, academia or something else?
A. We'd like anything and everything, from traditional academic routes to less traditional STEM fields like metalsmithing or agriculture. Our goal is to provide the young women attending the LC STEM for Girls Conferece a diverse and exciting view of STEM careers.
A. We'd like anything and everything, from traditional academic routes to less traditional STEM fields like metalsmithing or agriculture. Our goal is to provide the young women attending the LC STEM for Girls Conferece a diverse and exciting view of STEM careers.
Q. What does someone commit to if they are doing a workshop?
A. If interested in additional information, please contact lcstemforgirls@gmail.com.
A. If interested in additional information, please contact lcstemforgirls@gmail.com.
Q. How should I structure my workshop?
A. The suggested workshop structure is:
A. The suggested workshop structure is:
- Relevant Icebreaker
- Leader Introductions
- Activity
- Reflection on Skills Learned
Q. I might not be able to commit to a workshop but I may be able to donate to either a goody bag or raffle.
A. If interested, please contact lcstemforgirls@gmail.com.
A. If interested, please contact lcstemforgirls@gmail.com.