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EYH Conference schedule 
            9:00      Registration begins - lobby

             Refreshments - Cafeteria

 

9:30      Breakfast and ice breaker

 

10:00    Welcome & Key Note Speaker

 

10:30    Workshop Session I

 

11:30    Workshop Session II

 

12:30    Lunch (provided)
              Zumba

 

1:30      Workshop Session III

 

2:30      Workshop Session IV

 

3:30      Closing Activity and prizes

 

3:45      Parent Pick-up

What is Expanding Your Horizons?

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a one-day conference focused on providing middle school girls with opportunities to connect with women who are in under represented career fields including science, engineering, mathematics and technology. The Exeter Area General Federation of Women's Clubs along with NH-GFWC is proud to support Expanding Your Horizons by annually oranizing an Expanding Your Horizons Conference for the New Hampshire Seacoast.

This year the conference will be held at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, NH on May 5, 2012. For more information on this specific conference, volunteer opportunities, workshop leaders and donations please e-mail us at: eyhnhseacoast@yahoo.com 

The goals of EYH include:

• provide young women with opportunities to meet and interact with positive women role models who are active in math & science related careers;
• involve young women with limited opportunities for success in positive experiences in mathematics & science;
• increase the interest of young women in math and science by providing exciting and fun hands-on learning experiences;
• encourage young women to study as much mathematics & science as possible by showing them the benefits of education and its relevance to their lives;
• foster awareness of career opportunities in science & mathematics related careers.
  (courtesy of the Math/Science Network, 2000)

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who attends the EYH Conference?
  The conference is open to girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grade who are interested in learning more about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Space is limited, however, we do accommodate as many girls as possible. Registration for the conference will begin in April.

Why just girls?
Research on educational equity clearly indicates that girls benefit from opportunities to explore their options and potentials in an environment that is free of competition or other pressures of social and sexual stereotyping. This is a conference when they can do just that.

 Resources:

Expanding Your Horizons -Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) International Network

www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org - A Science and Leadership School:
The country’s first residential science and leadership semester school for 10th grade girls.  Coastal Studies for Girls students have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves.  Follow their adventures through the facebook or blog links on our website.

Zoey’s Room-Girls learning more about technology through interactive website, camping and club opportunities, message board, fashion tips, e-pals, and current issues.

  Below are some images from last year's workshops.