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Girls Get WISE Science Retreat

Event Date:
Friday, April 29, 2016, 8:30 am
Location:
W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Room:
McMillan Hall
Price:
$10
Girls in grades 7 to 9 are invited to a science retreat on Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include a design challenge, exploring biomechanical testing and 3-D printing, building a spectroscope to learn about stars, and performing chemical experiments. Girls will also meet female role models who are working or studying in the science, engineering, and technology fields. This 3rd annual Girls Get WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) retreat will expose girls to hands-on science activities and careers so that they can make informed decisions about subject choices in later school years. The event is hosted by Island WISE, Engineers PEI, Let鈥檚 Talk Science, and 91探花. Register by calling the Engineers PEI office at 902-566-1268 or go to . Space is limited. Cost is $10 which includes lunch. Subsidies are available upon request.
Contact Name
Megan Glover
(902) 566-0745