South Dakota Discovery Center

Women in Science

Next Pierre conference: Tuesday, March 31, 2020

This hands-on conference for middle and high school girls explores careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Girls who say they do not like science or math, should definitely attend!

We are still looking for exhibitors! Exhibitor Registration CLICK HERE.

Student and teacher registration will be open Feburary 17 - March 15, 2020.

Student Registration CLICK HERE.
Teacher and Parent Registration CLICK HERE.

Conference Goals

To encourage young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers
To provide STEM role models and hands-on activities for middle and high school girls.
To motivate girls to become innovative and creative thinkers ready to meet 21st Century challenges

Schedule

7:45 – 8:15 Registration

8:25 – 9:05 Icebreaker / Keynote

9:15 – 9:55 Keynote / Icebreaker

10:05 – 10:50 Morning Session 1

10:55 – 11:40 Morning Session 2

11:45 – 12:45 Lunch with Nat Geo Explorer

12:50 – 1:35 Afternoon Session 3
1:40 – 2:25 Afternoon Session 4

2:30 – 3:00 Closing Reception and Prizes

Contact Rhea with questions and for more information.

Logo Competition

Let's connect science with art and make it STEAM! We are improving our conference and need a new name and logo! Enter the competition by incorporating STEAM² (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Medical) into your unique logo. The winning design will be featured on conference brochures, flyers, and bags and get a
$50 Amazon gift card!

Who can enter?

All girls between 12 and 18 years old (at time of entry) who have attended the last Women in Science Conference or will attend the upcoming conference.

How to participate?

Read up on best practices of logo design
Here are some useful tips on how to design a logo: www.wikihow.com/Design-a-Logo
www.thelogofactory.com/logo-design-tips, www.creativebloq.com, www.howtodesign.com
Get inspired
Check out www.awwwards.com/99-creative-logo-designs-for-inspiration.html or www.pinterest.com/explore/logo-design-inspiration
Be creative
You can design on your own, or get a team together
Design your unique logo
Use your preferred software or get a free trial of Adobe Illustrator at www.adobe.com
Submit your logo by March 1^st 2020
Send an email with your name, age, school, and logo design to Rhea

PROUD TO BE A
UNITED WAY AGENCY!

Upcoming events

Engineer's Day

22 Feb 2020 10:00 AM
SD Discovery Center

Thank you to the
Friends of the South Dakota Discovery Center.
Friends provide on going support so that the
children and families in our community have access to hands-on science learning, now and in the future.