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This event is open to students of all genders
The Mid-Michigan chapter of Graduate Women in Science invites you and your students to attend our Girls Math and Science Day!
This event is an opportunity for middle school students to work with enthusiastic and knowledgeable scientists at MSU to experience a variety of science fields through activities and demonstrations. Some examples of our past activities include learning to code, extracting DNA from fruit, and using math to study butterflies. We will have:
Keynote speaker
They're usually an MSU Faculty who makes a 20min presentation their career path and research
Julia Louisignau, M.S.
Guest speaker
Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and Academic Coordinator for the Master of Science Dietetic Internship at MSU
20-min STEM demonstrations
Each student will choose two from: Biology, Math, Chemistry and Physics
Scavenger hunt
Compete for prizes!
STEM fair-like session
With more than 15 tables to be explored
Goodie bag give away,
Ice-cream social,
and more!
GMSD Committee Chairs
Emily Bolger
Jamily Lorena
PhD Student
Department of Integrative Biology,
Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Program