"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

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Becoming A Workshop Leader

become a workshop leader

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.