Science in Action

Science in Action


April 23, 2005

2:00 - 6:45 pm

WEL 2.122



Bigger and Better than before including biology/medicine, chemistry, physics/astronomy, and computer science!
The Women in Natural Science program at the University of Texas invites all 11-15 year old girls to a science extravaganza. At Science in Action, you will get to observe and participate in exciting science demonstrations and tour state-of-the-art research labs. In addition, you will attend an information session on connecting your scientific interests into a career, presented by Girl Start and meet interesting UT students.

After the key note presented by Girl Start, the entire group will be divided into smaller groups for the hands-on demonstrations and tours. You have the choice of learning about ONE of the following science fields:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Astronomy/Physics

Cap it all off with a panel of female science students who will answer all your questions about science and college life during a pizza party. The program will be geared toward junior high and high school girls but all ages are welcome. Parents/mentors are welcome to attend the event.

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Place: WEL 2.122, The University of Texas at Austin
Contact person: Dawn Jones-Garcia, 232-1035, djgarcia@uts.cc.utexas.edu

Schedule of Events


1:00-1:45     

Students arrive and register
2:00-2:45


Key note Speaker: Girl Start
2:45-4:15


Students will divide into interests groups and observe hands-on Demonstrations. The students can pick one of the following areas to learn about: biology/medicine, chemistry, computer science, or physics/astronomy.
4:15-5:30

Students will participate in laboratory tours within their chosen interest group and experience the state of the art research going on at the University of Texas.
5:30-6:45


University student panel and pizza-
Have questions answered by undergraduate science students while you eat pizza provided by the American Chemical Society