Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS)
A one-day learning conference for 6th-8th grade girls
Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS) was formed by the University of South Alabama
Women In Science Organization to foster young women’s interests in the study of math and
science throughout middle and high school. Since 2001, a group of dedicated professionals have
conducted GEMS at the University of South Alabama so middle school girls can receive hands on
experience from a wide variety of professionals in the fields of science, math and engineering.
Your help is needed to present a workshop.
Why should I help? On average, 100 girls attend GEMS. The number is limited only by the
number of workshops available. This is why your participation is important. We want to reach as
many students as possible! As a professional in your field, you are the best person to promote
your field as a career option. You can do this by conducting a fun, hands-on workshop and use
your time with the girls to tell them all of the great things about your job! Workshops last
approximately 55 minutes and typically look like this:
 Greeting and opening introduction about your field: 5 minutes
 Question and answer session: 5 minutes – just to get the girls started
 Exercise or experiment: 35 minutes
 Closing questions and answers: 5-10 minutes
We encourage you to provide handouts and take-home information so the girls can continue to
consider your field or science as a future career option. Remember, this is an opportunity to
promote yourself, your company, and your career!
What do I do?
 Select a fun, hands-on workshop that engages the students in a math- or science-related
activity. Check out the attached presenter form from the last GEMS to get an idea of the
types of workshops that are typically offered. If you need ideas for a workshop, please
call Angela Nocera (832) 490-6722 for additional information.
 Select fun, engaging assistants to help you run your workshop. Or, let us know how
many volunteers you will need to help you run it.
 Complete the presenter information form and return it to the GEMS workshop committee
as soon as possible. The information you give us is used in the registration brochure.
Two workshops will be presented during the day on March 21, 2015 so please be prepared to
present your workshop twice.
What if I have questions? Contact Angela Nocera at 832-490-6722 or [email protected].
Thank you!
Presenter Information –page 1 of 2
Girls Exploring Math & Science Conference
Saturday March 21, 2015
Please email this completed form to: Angela Nocera, [email protected].
Questions? Call Angela at (832) 490-6722
Presenter Info:
Name:
Occupation/Firm:
E-mail address:
Mailing Address:
Cell/Home Phone:
Work Phone:
What is the best way to contact you?
____ Yes! I would like to participate
____
I can present a workshop
____
I cannot present a workshop, but I would like to volunteer
____ No. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate this year.
If you are able to present a workshop, please complete the information and return as soon
as possible. All information will be confirmed prior to printing the registration brochure.
Please share this with others who might be interested in presenting a workshop.
Workshop Information for Registration Brochure – page 2 of 2
2015 Girls Exploring Math & Science Conference
Your name and title (as you wish it to be printed in program brochure):
Catchy title for workshop:
Brief description of your interactive “hands-on” workshop:
Maximum number of girls at each session (goal is 5-10 girls/workshop):
Workshop times:
Morning session 1 (9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)
Morning session 2 (11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Room needs: (computer hookup, desks, benches, sink, water, etc.)
Do you need volunteers to help run your workshop?