A Career Discovery Day for Middle School Girls

When: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Stevenson University, 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson

Stevenson University announces its annual Expanding your Horizons Career Discovery Day for middle school girls. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet women working in science and technology who will showcase career options in their fields. Explore topics such as wildlife, forensic science, astronomy, geology, public health and chemistry. Learn how to identify rocks, do DNA fingerprinting, solve a crime and save Harry Potter’s life when he chokes! Twenty topics will be presented, and each student will take part in three workshops. The purpose of this event is for girls to enjoy science and meet female role models as they develop interests in various areas of their education and consider possible career options in science and technology. Registration fee includes a t-shirt, prizes and snacks.