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#STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL
WHEN: SATURDAY 21 AUGUST, 2021.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN: SATURDAY, 19 JUNE @ 9.00am
On Saturday 21 August 2021, St Patrick's College Townsville will present the fifth annual #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL Conference - the only event of its kind in North Queensland. It is a day devoted to empowering and engaging girls aged 10 - 15 in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The event is open to all girls from North Queensland and Far North Queensland aged 10 to 15 who have an interest in STEM. Entry is free, with morning tea and lunch provided.
In 2021 the College will once again partner with leaders in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, including Marine Science and Sustainability, to deliver a jam-packed experience with hands-on activities and explosive workshops.
2021 WORKSHOPS:
In 2021, #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL is offering 11 different workshops to choose from! Read though the workshop notes to decide your preference.
- Participants will select an order for preference for ALL workshops using letters A – K (for example: J, B, K, A, D, E, H, C, I, F, G)
- On the day, participants will attend TWO workshops. We will endeavour to match preferences where possible.
- Detailed information on all of our workshops are in the document bundle below.
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
Workshop A: Engineering for Humanitarianism
Workshop B: Counter-explosive Hazards
Workshop C: The Secret Life of Turtles and Sharks
Workshop D: Forensic Anatomy
Workshop E: Behind the Scenes of Healthcare - What is Pathology?
Workshop F: Reef Recovery and Restoration
Workshop G: Junk Pile Engineers
Workshop H: Using Maths at the Scene of the Crime
Workshop I: It's a Disaster! Dealing with the aftermath of a Severe Weather System
Workshop J: Detecting the Unseen: Black Holes and Dark Matter
Workshop K: Crime Scene Investigation
(Information on all of our workshops can be found in the document pdf below)
HOW TO REGISTER:
Registrations for the #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL 2021 will open on Saturday, 19 June at 9.00am.
- Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/
- Search for: #STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL
- Complete your registration through Eventbrite. As soon as you click “Show Tickets” an email with your tickets will be sent to your nominated email address.
2021 SPONSORS:
#STEMLIKEAPATSGIRL is incredibly grateful to the following businesses for their ongoing support of this STEM initiative.
Mater Hospital : Higgins Coatings : Hutchinson Builders : Waltlec Electrical
Keir Steele Waldon Lawyers : The Marketing Factory
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