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AConferencefor6th‐8thGradeGirls
Saturday,March21,2015
8:00am–1:30pm
UniversityofSouthAlabamaMainCampus
Promotedby:
Women in Science Organization
GEMS
is a one-day learning conference aimed to help middle-school girls explore careers in math and science.
Hundreds of girls gather at the University of South Alabama and attend fun hands-on workshops to engage themselves in
various fields of science, engineering, and medicine. Girls who spend a day at the GEMS Conference leave with:
 Increased interest in mathematics and science through positive hands-on experiences!
 Awareness of career opportunities for women in math and science related fields!
 Mentorship from female role-models with technical careers!
GEMS Girls pick their favorite math and science subjects, then we assigned them to workshops specially designed to
showcase how much fun it is to work in associated fields. Workshops are directed by professionals and students and
include activities such as making perfume with aromatic hydrocarbons, diagnosing simulated patients using specialty
medical equipment, hunting for gems and minerals to make jewelry, conducting environmental testing…and many many
more! Each workshop includes time for GEMS Girls to learn about technical careers and network with professionals and
students in various fields.
GEMS Schedule of Events
March 21, 2015
8:00am-8:30am Registration in the USA Student Center
8:30am-9:15am Welcome Session with Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Julie Waldrop will present Vital Signs: Nurses are Vital to our Health!
9:15am-9:45am GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to workshop locations across the USA Campus
9:45am-10:45am Workshop 1
10:45am-11:15am GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to workshop locations across the USA Campus
11:15am-12:15pm Workshop 2
12:15pm-12:30pm GEMS Volunteers escort GEMS Girls to the USA Student Center
12:30-1:30pm
Closing Ceremony, Awards Presentations, and Lunch in the USA Student Center
Registration is $15 per student and includes lunch. Fee waivers are available (see registration form).
Registration is due March 16. Workshops fill up fast, so sign up early!
The Registration deadline is March 16,2015 so act fast!
Mail completed registration forms and registration fees to:
Angela Nocera
Society of American Military Engineers
9476 Hackberry Court
Daphne, AL 36527
2015 Registration Form
Please print
Student Name
Home Address
Date of Birth
School Information
School Name:
Emergency Contact
Name:
Current Grade:
Relation:
Phone:
Special Requirements
(Dietary, Handicap, etc.)
Rank your top 5
workshop subjects
1= most favorite
5= least favorite
Biology ____ Chemistry ____ Earth Sciences ____ Engineering ____
Forensics ____ Health Sciences ____ Math ____ Medicine ____ Physics ____
The GEMS registration fee is $15 per student. Submit a check or money order payable to the
Society of American Military Engineers with this registration form.
Registration Fee
Alternately, the student’s Guidance Counselor or Teacher may request a Fee Waiver with the
following statement:
I recommend this Student to be considered for a fee waiver due to financial constraints.
Parent/Legal Guardian
Consent
________________________________________X______________________________
Guidance Counselor/Teacher Printed Name
Signature
By my signature, I have read and understand the terms of the permission release for the 2015 GEMS
learning conference: Under adult supervision, my child will participate in workshops designed to
stimulate her interest in science and math as part of the GEMS workshops on Saturday, March 21,
2015 on the University of South Alabama main campus. I understand that my child may come in
contact with live plants or animals, chemicals, electrical or computer equipment. By permitting my
child to attend, I accept responsibility and agree to hold the University of South Alabama, its
employees, and GEMS volunteers harmless from all claims for injury or damage. I grant permission
for my child to receive emergency medical care by qualified personnel while attending the program. I
also grant permission for photography or video of my child during the event for use in GEMS.
________________________________________X______________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name
Signature
Please contact Angela Nocera at (832) 490-6722 or [email protected] for questions.