Update 9/9/22: Teacher/student registration has closed.
The 2022 Women in Science Conference to be held on Tuesday, October 4, (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The hands-on conference is designed to get girls in grades 6-12 excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); it also shows students that STEM careers are exciting, attainable, and rewarding through immersive activities and interactive sessions.
On September 1, teachers can register themselves and up to 25 of their students to attend the conference at http://www.okepscor.org/2022-women-science-conference-teacherstudent-registration-form (maximum of two teachers/25 students per school). Space is limited! Registration will close when maximum occupancy is reached. See below for registration details.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The free, one-day conference will immerse more than 1,600 students and teachers (grades 6-12) in fun and engaging sessions designed especially for this event by Science Museum Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Museum Network STEM specialists. Students will participate in interactive science and engineering experiences designed to promote critical thinking skills, science exploration, and self-confidence. Attendees will also have access to the many amazing experiences that Science Museum Oklahoma offers.
College and university representatives from Oklahoma institutions will host dozens of interactive hands-on science and recruitment booths, as well. During an interactive panel session, students will learn firsthand about the many science-related professions available. Women in STEM-related fields such as engineering, zoology, and medicine will talk to students about their respective careers.
These role models will answer questions like:
During a special session for educators, teachers will have the opportunity to learn four different hands-on science activities that can be easily scaled to their grade level. Attendees will receive curriculum and science kits to implement the activities in their classrooms.
The 2022 Women in Science Conference is made possible due to support from the National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation’s Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (OK NSF EPSCoR), Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma Museum Network, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and Oklahoma IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (OK-INBRE).
HOW TEACHERS & STUDENTS CAN ATTEND
The event is free, but registration is required, and space is limited. Conference registration will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, at http://www.okepscor.org/2022-women-science-conference-teacherstudent-registration-form. The event has filled to capacity in as little as three hours in past years, so I encourage you to make plans to register as soon as registration opens so you and your students don’t miss out! (Please note: The online form will not be “live” until 9/1 @ 10 a.m.)
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY FOR ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES
Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR is excited to announce a LIVE and IN-PERSON Women in Science Conference to be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City! More than 1,500 students and 150 teachers (grades 6-12) from over 60 schools across Oklahoma are expected. Vendors will also have access to hundreds of regular visitors to Science Museum Oklahoma. This is a highly regarded, prestigious event; registration consistently fills to capacity within hours.
The Women in Science Conference offers an opportunity for organizations and businesses to share information about college and career STEM opportunities with conference participants and museum guests via the event’s Hands-on Science and Recruitment Fair sessions (see timeline below). There is no cost to participate, but an application and approval process is required.
INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL BOOTH HOSTS
Space Availability
Space is limited! Booth applications will be accepted until August 15 or when maximum occupancy has been reached.
Hands-on STEM Activity Required
Career, Recruitment and/or Educational Information for Students
Booth Details
All booths will be located on the 2nd floor mezzanine of the museum.
Booth Attendants
Event Timeframe for Booth Hosts