"Young girls need to see role models in whatever careers they may choose, just so they can picture themselves doing these jobs someday. You can't be what you can't see." - Sally Ride, first American woman in space
"Once I got into space, I was feeling comfortable in the universe. I felt like I had a right to be anywhere in this universe, that I belonged here as much as any speck of stardust, any planet." - Mae C. Jemison, engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut & first black woman in space
Inspire the next generation of girls, trans, and non-binary youth—especially BIPOC students—by sharing your expertise and showing them they belong in STEAM fields, creating a lasting impact and advancing educational access and equity. When we introduce systemically excluded students to adults that look like them in STEAM carreers, we ignite change that lasts a lifetime by opening doors and opening students eyes to new possibilities.
Here's what a day looks like for Workshop Leaders:
Volunteer on the day of the conference from approximately 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Teach one, 50-minute, hands-on workshop 2 or 3 times throughout the day (classes are generally 10-15 students, unless you requests a higher or lower limit)
Recruit a helper or two to assist with your workshop if desired (not required)
Here's what the conference provides to support you:
A classroom or lab space to teach your workshop (we accommodate as many special requests as possible such as a need for sinks or microscopes, but specialty spaces are limited)
Volunteer helpers (if needed)
Lunch
Ready to rock and roll? Have questions? Send us an email! Please include 'Workshop Leader' in the subject line and share your questions and/or workshop ideas. Don't forget to tell us a little bit about yourself (brief bio welcome but not required) and tell us about setup needs you anticipate.
The conference is hosted at South Puget Sound Community College.