Date: April 10, 2010. Level: Girls 6-8. Cost: $15 registration fee plus $5 lunch fee for adults. Application deadline: April 2, 2010 or until full.

GROWing Green at Kansas State

In honor of Earth Day, girls will participate in hands-on activities led by Kansas State graduate and undergraduate students. All the activities will explore some of the most new and innovative ways scientists & engineers are working to save our planet.

Who should attend?

This event is intended for girls  in grades 6-8.  Girls can come on their own or with a group of friends from school or their community.

Teachers are also invited to attend to observe activities that can be used in their classrooms. Parents who choose to attend should plan to observe activities with a group of girls that does not include your daughter. There will be a $5 fee for lunch for adults.

How much does it cost?

The registration fee of $15 includes event participation and lunch.  A limited number of scholarships are available for families in need of financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship criteria include but not limited to:

Family income
Number of persons living on income
First generation college student status (parents did not graduate from college)
Latina background
Immigrant Status (Immigrant or immigrated status include both those with or without papers)
Special individual/family circumstances

Who will I hang out with at the event?

Girls from all over Kansas attend our events. You will be divided into small groups and will be chaperoned by K-State students during the entire event. Come prepared to meet new friends!

Groups will be formed by age group. Sixth and Eighth graders will not be in groups together. If you have a friend coming and would like to be in a group together (keeping in mind the rule above) just let us know.

What about transportation?

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from K-State. If you would like to carpool with someone please contact us and we will see if there are others from your area attending the event.

If you are a teacher bringing a group of students that meet our scholarship criteria we may be able to help with funds for transportation. Contact Susan for more details (susanac@ksu.edu) or 785.532.3395.

How do I register?

Download a registration brochure, print it off and mail it to us. If you need us to mail you a copy of the registration brochure just let us know.

Click HERE to download a registration brochure

Registrants will be mailed a confirmation letter, permission forms, & maps as soon as we receive your information. If you must cancel your registration, do so as soon as possible so that we can open up your spot for another girl.  You may arrange for someone to take your place. Sorry, there will be no refunds.

Registration deadline is April 2nd or until the event is full.

Have any questions?

Contact Susan Arnold Christian at 785.532.3395 or susanac@ksu.edu or check the Website for more information

Filed under: Grades 6-8, K-12 Outreach Programs

Tags: Grades 6-8, Programs for Girls, Weekend programs, Women in Engineering