Southeast Technical College Hosting 20th Annual Women in Science Event

Southeast Technical College will host a Women in Science event on campus Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nearly 930 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 hall, where approximately 23 exhibitors will have displays.

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

“We are working to raise awareness to the wide variety of jobs available in math, science and technology fields, particularly to young women,” said Anna Fischer, a Pre-College Program Advisor at Southeast Tech.

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

Students from Sioux Falls Christian, Whittier, George McGovern, Dakota Valley, Brandon Valley, O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Lutheran, Parker, Marion, Colman-Egan, Edison, Harrisburg South, Lennox, Tri-Valley, Canton, Howard, Alcester-Hudson, Scotland, Abiding Savior Academy, McCook Central, Elk Point-Jefferson, Cornerstone School, Tea, Beresford and West Central middle schools will be in attendance.

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