EYH Coastal Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
| 1. | Is food provided? Yes, a mid-morning snack and lunch will be offered. |
| 2. | Is there a registration fee? Yes. There is a small registration fee to cover expenses. The student fee is $5.00 (which includes an EYH t-shirt). We thank our sponsors for the ability to do this. |
| 3. | What happens if I have to cancel my registration? If you find out that your daughter/student can no longer make the conference after applying, please contact boormanj@glynn.k12.ga.us and let us know that your daughter/student can no longer attend. |
| 4. | Why is there a need for special conferences just for girls? The 2000 Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering and Technology Development (CAWMSET) stated, "Today's U.S. economy depends more than ever on the talents of skilled, high-tech workers. To sustain America's preeminence we must take drastic steps to change the way we develop our workforce. An increasingly large proportion of the workforce consists of women, underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities- groups not well represented in science, engineering and technology (SET) fields." Furthermore, our whole nation profits when women have the same opportunities as their male counterparts. |
| 5. | What type of workshops are held? Each EYH conference features hands-on activities. These are the "bread and butter" of every Expanding Your Horizons event. At EYH conferences girls participate in fun and challenging hands-on math, science and engineering activities led by women mathematicians, scientists and engineers. Through these important hands-on workshops, young women learn that studying math and science can be fun! They participate in fun experiments and learn about the importance of studying as much math as possible in high school. By using local volunteers to lead workshops, girls meet with mathematicians, engineers and scientists who live and work in their own communities, who serve as role models at the conference, and who may serve as possible mentors in the future. |
| 6. | When does registration open? Conference and workshop registration opens January 5, 2010. Space is limited and the conference fills up quickly. We encourage you to register early. |
| 7. | How do I register my daughter(s) for the conference? The preferred method of registration is online via the Conference Registration link on the EYH home page or by mailing in the downloadable copy of the registration form also located on the website. The registration fee is $5.00 per student (which includes an EYH t-shirt). If you elect to register and pay online, registration can be completed in one easy process. First, you will need to enter your daughter's information. You will then be automatically redirected to the PayPal Web site to make your online payment. After completing the payment process, PayPal will redirect you back to the registration page, where you can request your top five workshops in order of preference. You will be assigned two workshops based on your preferences, with priority given to those who register earlier. You will receive your schedule with assigned workshops at registration on the day of the conference. If paying by check, you must complete and sign the registration form provided in the brochure and submit it with your payment. You may pre-register your daughter for the conference online, but you will not be able to submit her workshop requests until payment is received. It normally takes 5-7 days for your payment to be received via U.S. mail. Make your check payable to "X" Mail your form and payment to: EYH, Jane Doe P.O. Box 808 Livermore, CA 94551 Confirmation will be sent to you, either via e-mail if you pre-registered online or via the U.S. mail, providing instructions for using the Internet to submit your workshop requests. If you do not have Internet access, your workshops will be assigned. Note: Please be advised that students registering and paying online will have a distinct advantage in getting their preferred workshops. |