TN on November 11-13, 2009, and we invite participation by teachers from all independent schools.
The STEM for Girls Think Tank is an annual gathering of the educational leaders from around the country who are passionate about educating young women. The purpose of our conference is to find ways to better prepare and encourage young women to study
the four STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the long-range goal to have more young women pursue careers in these fields. The event allows for open-ended discussion among attendees as well as a keynote speaker and a few brief
formal presentations. Facilitators will lead each of the STEM discussion groups in conversations centering around sharing best practices, brainstorming ideas on how best to encourage our students to pursue studies in the four STEM areas, and planning
future STEM-related initiatives and collaborations.
Registration will close on November 4 so register now if you plan to attend. Please go to our website to register - https://www.harpethhall.org/podium/default.aspx?t=36644&rid=1227
Spaces are also still available for the pre-conference day at Vanderbilt University.
When making travel arrangements to Nashville, please remember to check Southwest airlines as it has quite a number of direct flights to Nashville. Our conference hotel is now full. Check our website for other suggestions on places to stay.
Transportation is not provided to/from hotels other than the Hampton Inn Green Hills. If you stay in downtown Nashville, please be aware that the Country Music Association awards are the evening of November 11- downtown traffic will be challenging, but
you might see a celebrity or two!
If you have already registered - we look forward to seeing you very soon. We will send an email on November 6 with all of the final details about the day at Vanderbilt as well as parking information and last-minute announcements. Feel free to go ahead
and check out the STEM for Girls wiki at http://stemforgirls.wikispaces.com for information and beginning discussions.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Karen Douse
Director of Library and Information Services
Ann Scott Carell Library
615-346-0116
Harpeth Hall School
www.harpethhall.org
"Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably."
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