Program for Educators and Counselors

 3/30:  Due to low registration numbers the Program for Educators and Counselors may be cancelled. If cancelled, registered attendees can either join the Program for Parents and other Accompanying Adults (see below), or request a refund.

The Santa Fe Community college course STEM 115, STEM-focused Team-based Design, implements concepts of team-based design by using an engineering/design problem solving method that is focused with team-based activities to engage under-represented females and minorities into STEM-based careers. 1 credit-hour will be awarded, and remaining course will be available online, approx. 6-8 hours of additional online work.

Registration is $5. Note that educators who don’t want to take the class for credit may audit the course, but registration is still required.

Funded by: Non-traditional Career Pathways grant through NM Public Education Dept.

See the registration page for the registration form and other registration details.

 
Program for Parents and other Accompanying Adults

SCHEDULE Program for Parents and other Accompanying Adults  3/31
7:00 - 8:00am	Registration
8:00 - 8:45am	Keynote Event, with students Panel Discussion featuring four dynamic young women who have chosen a technical career field
9:00-9:50am	CNM Programs including information about dual credit between CNM and NM high schools Patricia Gamboa, Achievement Coach, Mathematics, Science & Engineering and Julie Fisher, Interim Director, School Relations Central NM Community College
9:50 - 10:20am	Networking Break
10:20 - 11:10am	Preparing to Finance A College Education Annette Kaus, Director of Financial Aid New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
11:25am - 12:00noon	Science Inquiry Playing Games an Exploring Epidemiology and Ecosystems Paige Prescott and Betsy Frederick, Facilitators Project GUTS Growing Up Thinking Scientifically
12:30 - 1:00pm	Closing Session, with students

Here is your chance to find out more about academic college preparation, paying for college and keeping girls interested in science and math. This year's program will feature:

• a fun science activity session using hand held PDAs (like phones)
• a presentation about what Central New Mexico Community College has to offer
• a discussion of options to fund your kid's college education

The program for Parents and other Accompanying Adults will be coordinated by Paige Prescott from Project GUTS and the Santa Fe EYH.