Expanding Your Horizons

A Career Conference for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls

Co-Sponsored by the American Association of University Women and Tyler Junior College

Dr. Vickie Geisel - Sophie Pierce
Conference Co-Chairs

Mission Statement
“Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics is designed to nurture girls interest in science and math courses and to encourage them to consider science and math-based career options”.

The Math/Science Network started in 1974 as an informal group of women scientists and educators in the San Francisco Bay Area, and created the first EYH conference in 1976. "Expanding Your Horizons"™ is a national program of the Math/Science Network designed to encourage young women to enroll in Science, Mathematics and Engineering programs, increasing the retention rate in those programs. The involvement of women who are successful in their careers is critical for young women to envision themselves in the same roles. American Association of University Women and Tyler Junior College began this program in 1991 and has continued to be wonderfully successful over the past 17 years. The Role Models in "Expanding Your Horizons"™ have touched the lives of thousands of middle school girls and made a difference. There were more than 600 middle school girls registered and over 65 adults who participated this year's conference and were unanimous in their enthusiastic praise of the program.

2009 REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Registration must be received by: 03/13/09!

EYH Quick Facts (PDF)
EYH Role Models (PDF)
2009 Brochure & Registration Forms (PDF)
2009 Student Registration Forms (PDF)
2009 Adult Registration Forms (PDF)

VOLUNTEER TO BE A ROLE MODEL:

Make the magic of math, science, technology, and engineering come alive for girls!  Motivate young women to pursue careers in these areas by leading a hands-on workshop.  

Contact: 

Vicki Stewart
Tyler Junior College
Phone: 903-510-2503
e-Mail: vste@tjc.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Michele Knox
Tyler Junior College
Phone: 903-510-2667
e-Mail: mkno@tjc.edu

Thank you for your continued support of this community project to show young women the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in their future careers.

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Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.