Expanding Your Horizons

Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics™ conferences nurture girls' interest in science and math courses to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Edmonds Community College brings high school girls and science, technology, engineering and math together this spring.

Hurry! Spaces are filling quickly. Registration closes March 15.

Cost: $10

To register for the Expanding Your Horizons conference:

Step 1: Click on the link in the top right corner to EYH Registration.

Step 2: Register (add to your cart) for the item "EYH – Full Conference Registration." Do not check out immediately after.

Step 3: Then, you'll return to the main registration page and you'll register (also add to your cart) for your choice of the first workshop under EYH – WORKSHOP 1. Repeat again with EYH – WORKSHOP 2 and EYH – WORKSHOP 3. Remember to register for three different workshops you'd like to attend.

Step 4: Click CHECK OUT when you have the Full Conference and all three workshops in your cart.

Step 5: You'll need to create an account and pay the $10 for the conference. Print out your receipt and you'll turn that into your high school counselor.

Step 6: Important: Please print out this photo release form, sign it (if you are 18 or older); if you aren't 18, have your parent or guardian sign it. Then, bring it with you to the conference on March 27.

Step 7: Attend conference!

Students, please check with your high school counselor for payment information. Some districts have opted to pay with a purchase order.

Expanding Your Horizons Keynote Speaker

Elaine P. Scott, Dean Designee, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Professor of Engineering, University of Washington Bothell

Dr. Elaine Scott came to the University of Washington (UW) Bothell in August 2012, and is now the inaugural Dean of the newly formed School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the UW Bothell. The school brings together degree programs in computer science, engineering, mathematics, and biology to provide excellence in education in a collaborative environment.

Prior to joining UW Bothell, she was professor and director of engineering programs at Seattle Pacific University, where she worked to expand their engineering programs with a focus on project based learning. Before joining Seattle Pacific University in 2006, Dr. Scott served as a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, where she was responsible for the successful planning, development, and initial leadership of a new interdisciplinary, multi-institutional school, the Virginia Tech – Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences.

Dr. Scott holds bachelor and master degrees in agricultural engineering from the University of California, Davis, and doctoral degrees in agricultural engineering and in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. Her research focuses on the characterization of heat transfer in complex materials, and she has authored more than 100 journal and conference papers. She was a recipient of Virginia Tech’s Philip & Sadie Sporn Award for Excellence in Teaching of Engineering Subjects and is a Fellow of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers.

The day of workshops begins with an exhibitor fair - learn about colleges and career options - and continental breakfast and ends with an ice cream social - get to know other women who share your interest in science and math.

 

Expanding Your Horizons will:

• increase young womens' interest in science, technology, and math;
• foster awareness of career opportunities in science, technology, and math; and
• provide opportunities for young women to meet and interact with role models active in science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

For more information, email eyh@edcc.edu.

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