Educators

 

Gender Equity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM): Research, Issues, and Strategies

 

An Academic and Experiential Workshop for K-12 Educators on the beautiful Maine coast at Coastal Studies for Girls!

 

Join in a day of learning and discussion with fellow educators, gaining a fresh perspective on gender equity in STEM and how to encourage and support girls in the classroom:

 

Hear about the current status of women in STEM fields and the role of education in making change

Share personal experiences of successes and challenges in the classroom

Gain a new perspective on strategies to increase participation of females in STEM courses and careers

Participate in a marine science field investigation as a teaching model to engage female learners

Hear about the history of "scientific sexism", gender and neurology, and the challenges of gender equity in STEM

Learn about Coastal Studies for Girls 

Lunch included

 

Presenters:  

Val Dusek, Professor of Philosophy, UNH, Durham

Dr. Christy Hammer, Associate Professor of Sociology and Education, USM

Dr. Loraine Washburn, Marine Science teacher at Coastal Studies for GIrls

Tara Treichel, Director of Education at Coastal Studies for Girls

Date: June 23, 8:00am-3:00pm

For: K-12 Educators

Tuition: $85/person