EYH NH-Seacoast Conference
Frequently Asked Questions
| 1. | Is food provided? Yes, breakfast and lunch will be provided. |
| 2. | Is there a registration fee? No! The conference is free to all participants thanks to volunteers and corporate sponsors who believe in the advancement of women in the areas of math and science. |
| 3. | 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. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | When does registration open? Conference and workshop registration opens / will open on April 12, 2010. Space is limited and the conference fills up quickly. We encourage you to register early. |
| 6. | 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. If you elect to register online, registration can be completed in one easy process. First, you will need to enter your daughter's information. She will then select 2 workshops in order of preference but she will placed in 4 workshops after the registration is complete. She will receive her schedule with assigned workshops at check-in on the day of the conference. Please don’t forget to download the Release Form and have your daughter bring it with her the day of the conference. Confirmation will be sent to you and/or your daughter, either via e-mail if the registration was completed online or via the U.S. mail. |
| 7. | Why is the conference important? NH Seacoast Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is an all day conference designed to immerse young women who are in 6th – 8th grades in hands-on experiences in science, math, engineering and technology. Professional women from math and science related fields facilitate workshops, talk about their careers, and serve as role models for the participants. EYH presents science in a way that is fun, educational, and relevant to daily life. The conference includes an inspiring keynote speaker and closing ceremony. All activities take place at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, NH. |