The day-long Women in Science Conference is designed to
provide young women with engaging opportunities to learn about careers in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and to have a little fun in the process.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 1, 2017) – An
estimated 760 middle school girls will converge on the South
Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus Tuesday, March 6, for the
annual Women in Science Conference.
The day-long workshop is designed to
provide young women with engaging opportunities to learn about careers in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
A wide range of STEM careers will be
demonstrated by professional women leading interactive exhibits and
discussions. Among the speakers: engineers, physicians, dentists,
meteorologists, science educators, a veterinarian, a soil scientist and an
information technology officer.
Jeanne Deaver, Alaska Airlines pilot,
mechanical engineer, and SD Mines alumna, will offer the keynote address. Deaver will also give a free public presentation
on her life as a mechanical engineer and an airline pilot from 7-8 p.m. on Monday,
March 5, in the King Center at Mines.
Every 7th grade girl in the
Rapid City Area School District will attend, as well as homeschooled students
and girls from Custer, Hermosa, Hill City, Hot Springs, Kadoka, Red Shirt and
St. Thomas Moore. The program is hosted by Youth in Science Rapid City, Inc.
and co-sponsored by SD Mines’ Women in
Science and Engineering program, and is funded by grants and community
donations.