Celebrating 25 years of Career Conferences
The Program for Women in Science & Engineering has been sponsoring the Taking the Road Less Traveled career exploration conferences for girls in grades 6-12 each year since 1987. We currently offer six conferences per year (three in April and three in October). The conference format includes career exploration workshops led by women working in science, engineering, and other technical fields; tours of ISU labs and facilities; and special sessions for parents and educators.
This fall we will continue our celebration of 25 years of TRLT conferences. During that time frame 58,902 6th-12th grade girls, educators, and parents participated in the conferences and have an increased awareness and understanding of career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!!!
Fall 2013 Conference Series
Registration material needs to be postmarked by 2 weeks prior to conference date.
**Please type into registration forms and print (you will need Acrobat Reader)
- High School Conference (Grades 9-12) October 17, 2013
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
Participant Code of Ethics
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
- Middle School Conference (Grades 6-8) October 24, 2013
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
Participant Code of Ethics
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
- Middle School Conference (Grades 6-8) October 31, 2013
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
Participant Code of Ethics
- Conference Checklist, Registration Form, Session Descriptions, and
Additional Conference Information
- Pre- and Post-Conference Activities
- Resource/Ideas for Teachers
- Important Information
- Also included as pages 1 and 2 of the Registration Form
- Important Information (la versin espaola)
- Need-based Scholarships
Expected Outcomes for 6th-12th grade female participants
- Increase interest in STEM
- Increase student engagement in STEM
- Increase confidence through interaction and communication with professional, female role models
- Increase confidence through experiential activities
- Increase awareness of STEM career opportunities
- Reinforce the importance and relevance of science and math courses in middle school and high school
- Increase capacity for understanding the connection between curriculum and real world experience
Information on Becoming a Presenter
Impact the lives of girls across the state of Iowa by becoming a Taking the Road Less Traveled Presenter. Contact Program Coordinator Carol Heaverlo to learn more!
Questions?
Contact Katie, Career Conference Student Assistant at (515) 294-5319 or trlt@iastate.edu or Carol Heaverlo, Program Coordinator at (515) 294-5883 or heaverlo@iastate.edu.