EYH Pasadena/Deer Park

EYH Pasadena/Deer Park

About the conference

A CAREERS CONFERENCE
for Young Women in Grades 7 and 8
Pasadena, Deer Park and the Houston area.
Endless possibilities await women in this 21st Century. Math and science education opens more opportunities for you. Prepare NOW for exciting careers in your future! This Conference will:
Encourage you to:

• Pursue math and science studies
• Explore exciting math and
science related careers
• Consider non-traditional careers

Give you opportunities to:

• Experience success using math and science
• Interact with role models--meet
• today’s successful women from a
• variety of fields
• Investigate, experiment
• Share your curiosity with peers
Find out more about the National Expanding Your Horizons Organization by going to the National EYH Website and watch a video of girls enjoying an EYH event.



Conference location


San Jacinto College/Central 8060 Spencer Hwy. Pasadena, TX 77505


Sample student workshops

"Genes--How Do You Wear Yours?"
M.D. Anderson presents information about you and
your DNA.

"From Parachutes to Panty Hose"
How chemistry affects your life, presented by Dr. Ann Cartwright, Science Dept. Chair, SJC/Central.

"Acetate Animals and Cryptic Coloration"
Characteristics that make a great animal predator, presented by Carrie Hughes, SJC/Central.

"Chemikaze"
We'll investigate some characteristics of household products and lab techniques, presented by Elizabeth Harthcock and Karen Fortune, SJC/Central.

"Something Electrifying for You!"
Electrical creations, presented by Jennifer Didlo, President, AES Corporation-Deepwater Power Company

"The Beat Goes On--Getting Physical with Hearts"
Girls will learn how to perform a physical on their pet. They will also identify and monitor vital signs.
Presented by Dr. Donna Medford, Veterinarian, and April Plunkett.

"Working on the Wild Side"
A presentation involving reptiles and learning ways of conservation, preservation and education to the public.
Presented by Heather Millar, Armand Bayou Nature Center

Time Title Leader
10:00 am Parachutes to Panty Hose Ann Cartwright/Ruben Ramirez
10:00 am The Beat Goes On, Getting Physic Donna Medford, D.V.M., Underwood Clinic
10:00 am Working on the Wild Side Heather Millar, ABNC
10:00 am So You Want to Be a Doctor? Dr. Angeles Lai Zayas
10:00 am Carnivore Keeper Michelle Witek, Houston Zoo
10:00 am What Can a Chemical Engineer Do? Michelle Roberson, LyondellBasell, Technical Manager
10:00 am Barkitecture Hannah DeFord, PBK Architects


Sample adult workshops

Parent workshops in English or Spanish --"Plan Now for College"

10:00 am, Daniel Neuls

Time Title Leader
10:00 am Planning for College Daniel Neuls, Lead Counselor, SJC
11:00 am Planning for College Daniel Neuls, Lead Counselor, SJC


Keynote speaker

SARAH HARGROVE, M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology,expected 2011.
Engineer, United Space Alliance, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
Flight Controller for the International Space Station, Environmental and Thermal Operating Systems (ETHOS).
Volunteer--to educate students on the importance of and the interesting work done in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.

TESS CASWELL, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, May 2010.
ETHOS Operator, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
Tess has been fascinated by the exploration of space since she was ten years old. She says, "Space flight is a great example of how STEM careers can be exciting and rewarding. So I seek to share that excitement as often as possible!"