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Girls of Innovation 2012 Science Challenge

Date: Saturday, June 9 - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Connecticut Science Center

200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford CT

There is no fee for the students to attend, but they must
pre-register and get confirmation from CTC.
Register to attend

The Girls of Innovation Science Challenge is for girls, grades 7 & 8, to explore science and its challenges in a fun, interactive way. The volunteers and mentors are drawn from our Connecticut Women of Innovation program and from CTC membership. The mentors are there to talk with the students about their experiences and careers as well as to guide them through the challenges presented by the CT Science Center Staff Scientists.

An offshoot of CTC's Women of Innovation program, Girls of Innovation inspires today's middle school students to consider studies in science and technology-related research, health services and business areas.

Agenda
8:00-8:30 am - Arrival and registration
8:00-9:00 am - Breakfast, Welcome and Presentations, Covidien, Women of Innovation Volunteers
9:00-10:30 am - Science challenges in Exhibit Galleries: Three teams of ten girls will encounter three, 20-25 minute exhibit-based science challenges facilitated by CSC scientists and Girls of Innovation mentors
10:30-11:00 am - A final challenge for each of three teams
11:00-11:30 am - Wrap-up and team science Challenge results (TSH)
11:30 am -12:15 pm - Lunch and social time with Volunteers
12:15-2:30 pm - Free exploration time in exhibit galleries with teams (TSH) then gather back in Science Hall for check out
2:30 pm - End

Our sponsor, Covidien Surgical Devices and volunteers actively encourage Connecticut's talented young women to prepare for key roles that will enhance organizational innovation and achievement. We thank them for their support of this effort. Participants and volunteers from our Women of Innovation programs and CTC membership are now being arranged. Contact Mike Scricca, 860-289-0878, x334.

Thanks to all who participated on July 14, 2011 - we had a bright group of 35 girls and 25 mentors at the Science Center. See the 2011 event pictures here!

Girls of Innovation - Mentor Recruitment Drive
CTC has started a mentor recruitment drive - a search for mentors for Girls of Innovation. We are inviting interested mentors to contact us to learn about volunteer opportunities through Girls of Innovation and other kid-focused programs around the state.   Indicate your interest in mentoring, click here.

The Jana Moak Scholarship

The Youth Innovation and Leadership Award winner is awarded a $1,500 Jana Moak Scholarship, in honor of the 2006 Women of Innovation award winner and member of the Connecticut Technology Council Board of Directors who passed away in 2007.

The winner is selected from a group of five outstanding women interviewed for this scholarship by a subcommittee of the Women of Innovation Planning Committee. Four criteria were considered by the selection panel: Academic achievement, innovation and creativity, leadership and a decision to pursue a career in a science or technology profession. Each year the interviews acquaint us with these outstanding young women who have truly notable academic credentials that are often coupled with remarkable community service efforts that each undertakes at their schools, church or in their communities.

The Network

The Connecticut Technology Council has created an online networking community at:

www.womenofinnovation.org  

and one for the

Connecticut Technology Community

We hope our readers will use these to connect, learn and network with other Technology professionals and STEM students.

Newly added: Girls of Innovation is online too!

www.girlsofinnovation.org

The 2012 Planning Committee

Committee Members

Beth Alquist, Partner, Day Pitney LLP

Judith Auslander, Senior Fellow (Retired), Pitney Bowes Inc.
Lucy Brakoniecki, Research & Evaluation Director, Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund

Teresa Carleton, VP of Mission System Design & Integration, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

Christine Gemelli, Consultant, Connecticut Innovations

Maria Gigliotti, Sr. Associate Director, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eileen Hasson, President, The Computer Company

Cathy Intravia, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Jacqueline Jones, Staff Scientist, Covidien

Scott Morrison, Vice President, Information Systems Prescription Medicines, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mary Norris, Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP

Glennis Orloff, Vice President, Product Development, i-Health

Paige Rasid, Marketing, Communications & Operations Director, Connecticut Technology Council

Vanessa Rubano, Scientist II, Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation

Sondra Schneider, CEO and Founder, Security University
Luke Weinstein, Entrepreneur and Mentor

Rita Zangari, Executive Director, Technology Incubation Program, University of Connecticut