February 9, 2008
Hands-on Science Sessions led by Women
in Science and Technology Careers
A Day to Question, Consider, Discuss, Network, and Have Fun!
Are you wondering what is next after high school? Are you trying to decide if you should consider a pursuit in a science and or technology career? TWISTER is the event that will help lead you in a direction that you may not have considered. At this one-day conference you will meet and interact with professional women immersed in careers in science, engineering, research, and technology. Each presenter is eager to share her excitement with you, answer your questions and give you a little taste of daily life in the workplace.
The annual TWISTER hands-on workshops hosted by Adventure Science Center increases the interest of young women in math and science through positive, hands-on experiences. The event fosters awareness of career opportunities in math and science related careers, provides young women with opportunities to meet with positive role models who are active in math and science related careers, and involves young women with limited opportunities for success in positive experiences in math and science. TWISTER serves as an intervention strategy designed to nurture girls' interest in mathematics and science courses and to encourage them to expand their career visions to include science and math based careers.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 PARTICIPANTS. We recommend that you mail as early as possible because the conference fills fast!
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Win a $2,500 or $1,000 College Scholarship!
Participants in 11th and 12th grades are invited to submit an application (see attached) and essay to be considered for one of two college scholarships sponsored by Women in Technology of Tennessee. Application requirements include an essay, academic/organization involvement, letters of recommendation, and a high school transcript. The writer and winning essays will be awarded Women in Technology of Tennessee scholarships during the closing ceremonies of the conference. Submission of an application is not required to attend the conference although we encourage all participants in grades 11 and 12 to submit. Complete application packets must be received by no later than January 18, 2008 to be eligible.
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Registration scholarships are provided by the Nashville Chapter of Alumnae of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, now Randolph College, in Lynchburg, VA.
TWISTER partners include Adventure Science Center, Nashville Electric Service, and Women in Technology of TN.
