Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering

ISSN for PRINT: 1072-8325

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2005, Volume11

Issue 2

94 pages

DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v11.i2

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Tamera S. Jahnke
Department of Chemistry, Southwest Missouri State University, 901 S. National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804

Allison V. Level
Morgan Library, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019

Gender equity in science, mathematics, and technology is an issue that has generated the creation of a number of programs. Young women need to be aware that there are a variety of careers in science, mathematics, and technology that they can actively pursue. This article highlights one example of a successful middle school science program in Southwest Missouri. Expanding Your Horizons in Science, Mathematics, and Technology (EYH) integrates keynote speakers, role model mentoring sessions, and small group experiments into a hands-on learning environment. Initial survey results of parents and teachers show support for the conference and indicate that the program helps motivate students to consider careers in science, mathematics, and technology. In addition to the goal of increasing awareness for these young people, there is a need for increased scientific literacy of the general public and an increased application of science to "real world" circumstances. This program addresses these issues.

DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.v11.i2.30 Download article, 171-180 pages

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