Southeast Tech Hosting 700 Eighth Graders for Women in Science

Nearly 700 Middle School Girls, Teachers to Attend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Southeast Technical College will host a Women in Science event on campus Monday, March 7, 2022, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nearly 700 eighth-grade girls and teachers are expected to attend. The event features technical career paths, and each girl can hear at least five presentations and visit the exhibit room, where approximately 25 exhibitors will have displays.

“We have local doctors, veterinarians, pharmacists, zoologists, optometrists, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, chemists, computer analysts, geographers and engineers giving presentations,” said Anna Fischer, STC’s pre-college advisor. “The exhibit area has hand-on activities and young women will have the opportunity to visit one-on-one with professionals working in these areas.”

The Women in Science Conference is designed to promote a positive image and to stimulate interest in science and technology careers for young women. While women account for roughly half of the workforce, they hold less than 25% of jobs in these technological areas.

The forum is presented by Women in Science, an organization dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, math, engineering and technology. Women in Science strives to make young women aware of the opportunities available to them and promotes student interest by establishing personal connections with professional women already accomplished in scientific and technological careers.

Students from Lennox, Ben Reifel, Beresford, Parker, George McGovern, Brandon Valley, Alcester-Hudson, Madison, Tea Area, Sioux Falls Lutheran, Chester, Canton, Marion, Edison, Garretson and West Central middle schools will be in attendance.