Southeast Technical College Hosting 1,080 Eighth Graders for Women in Science

Southeast Technical College will host a Women in Science event on campus Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nearly 1,080 eighth-grade girls and teachers are expected to attend. The event features technical career paths, and each girl will hear at least five presentations and visit the exhibit hall, where approximately 20 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 percent of jobs in these technological areas.

“We have local doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists, zoologists, optometrists, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, chemists, computer analysts, geographers and engineers giving presentations. 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,” said Anna Fischer, a Pre-College Program Advisor at Southeast Tech.

Schools attending:

• Abiding Savior Academy
• Alcester Hudson
• Beresford Middle School
• Brandon Valley Middle School
• Canton
• Cornerstone School
• Dakota Valley
• Edison Middle School
• Elkton
• Garretson Middle School
• George McGovern
• Harrisburg South Middle School
• Howard School District
• Lennox Junior High
• Marion Middle School
• McCook Central
• O’Gorman Junior High
• Scotland School District
• Sioux Falls Christian
• Sioux Falls Lutheran School
• Tea Area Middle School
• Tri-Valley Middle School
• West Central Middle School
• Whittier Middle School

This year’s Platinum level sponsors include:

• Southeast Technical College
• Delta Dental
• Poet
• Market Beat

Media Coverage

• Yankton Press & Dakotan - Southeast Technical College Hosting 1,080 Eighth Graders for Women in Science
• Dakota News Now - Women in Science event shows 8th grade girls potential careers