Posted on October 14th, 2009 by als
Girls Inc., DC invites middle school girls from the DC metro area to come meet 8 successful women in diverse Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers from a variety of organizations in the DC metro area. Girls will meet with the women in small groups (2-4) and get a chance to ask questions about their careers, their paths, and their lives.
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Tags: Events, Programs for Girls, Workshops
Posted on October 13th, 2009 by sah
On Saturday, October 31st, computer mania will hit northern Virginia. If you live in the area, head over to the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus for a fun-filled day of technology-related activities for middle school girls, and an opportunity to explore technology-related careers.
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Posted on October 9th, 2009 by axb
“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” offers fans a firsthand look inside the wizard’s magical world and the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from all six of the Harry Potter films. As guests journey through the 10,000-square-foot exhibit space, they are transported to the world of Harry Potter through several themed vignettes based on the film sets, including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Forbidden Forest, a Dark Forces area, and the Great Hall. The exhibit is currently traveling the country with the next stop at the Museum of Science, Boston, beginning October 25.
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Tags: Events, Museums
Posted on October 9th, 2009 by axb
NASA is inviting student teams to experience microgravity science by designing and building experiments to be conducted in a NASA drop tower. Dropping in a Microgravity Environment (DIME), is a competition for high school students. Students in grades 6-9 can compete in “What If No Gravity? (WING). For information about entering NASA’s DIME and WING student competitions, click here.
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Tags: Aerospace, Competitions for Students
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by axb
The National Defense Education Program (NDEP) is building a foundation for the future workforce needs of the Department of Defense (DoD) by supporting science and math programs at the pre-college, undergraduate/graduate, and faculty/post-doctoral levels.
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Tags: After School, Summer Camps & Programs
