Expanding Your Horizons:
STEM Day
Saturday, November 2, 2024 • Wichita State University • Hubbard Hall
About
The Expanding Your Horizons Conference hosted by Wichita State University is a one-day event that introduces middle school girls to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) areas. Attendees will meet STEM role models, participate in hands-on activities, and learn more about careers in those fields. This conference is hosted in partnership with the Expanding Your Horizons Network, Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing, Evergy, Airbus and WSU Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Registration is FREE this year and includes three interactive workshops, lunch, and a WSU gift bag for all who pre-register by October 28th!
Prefer to mail or fax your registration? Use the forms below.
Agenda
Time | Event |
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8:00 am | Registration (Hubbard Hall) |
9:00 am | Opening Keynote Speaker (TBD) |
9:45 am | Parents’ Session |
10:00 am | Workshop #1 (See the Workshop List) |
11:00 am | Workshop #2 (See the Workshop List) |
12:00 pm | Lunch | Shocker Hall |
1:15 pm | Workshop #3 (See the Workshop List) |
2:15 pm | Closing Ceremony & Prize Drawings |
2:30 pm | Optional Campus Tour |
Parents’ Session (optional)
Topics covered will include financing college, college expectations related to preparation during middle school and high school, and the process of applying to colleges, including taking the ACT, test prep, college visits, application essays, scholarships, and more. Consider taking an optional WSU campus tour after the event!
Workshop information
Each EYH workshop is unique, fun and taught by local STEM professionals. Workshop space is limited. Students will be sorted into small groups for the hands on workshops at the start of the event. Each participant will get to experience three different STEM-themed workshops. See the list of EYH Workshops.
Keynote Speaker: TBD
Thank you Sponsors!
Registration Questions & More Information
For questions regarding your registration or the registration process, please contact Dr. Moriah Beck at (316) 978-5476 or moriah.beck@wichita.edu.
Special Accommodations
Wichita State University is committed to making programs available to people with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please contact Moriah Beck at (316) 978-5476 or moriah.beck@wichita.edu.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age (40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Retaliation against an individual filing or cooperating in a complaint process is also prohibited. Sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are forms of sex discrimination and are prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Complaints or concerns related to alleged discrimination may be directed to the Institutional Equity and Compliance Director, Title IX Coordinator or Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260, telephone (316) 978-3187.