Southeast Tech to Host More Than 1,000 Eighth Graders for Women in Science

Southeast Technical College will host a Women in Science event on campus Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 1,000 eighth-grade girls and teachers are expected to attend. The event features technical career paths, and each girl can hear at least five presentations and visit the exhibit room, where approximately 25 exhibitors will have displays.

The Women in Science Conference is designed to promote a positive image and stimulate interest in science and technology careers for young women. Women are historically underrepresented in science and math related fields. While women account for roughly half of the workforce, they hold less than 25% of jobs in these technological areas.

“We are working to raise awareness to the wide variety of jobs available in math, science and technology fields, particularly to young women,” said Anna Fischer, a Pre-College Program Advisor at Southeast Tech.

“We have local doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists, zoologists, optometrists, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, chemists, computer analysts, geographers and engineers giving presentations,” Fischer continued. “The exhibit area has hands-on activities and young women will have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with professionals working in these areas.”

Students from Sioux Falls Christian, Chester, Whittier, George McGovern, Dakota Valley, Brandon Valley, Tea Area, O’Gorman, Garretson, Sioux Falls Lutheran, Parker, Marion, Colman-Egan, Madison, Edison, Harrisburg North, Harrisburg South, Viborg-Hurley, Lennox, Tri Valley, Canton, Howard and West Central middle schools will be in attendance.

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Feb 28, 2024