teentech 2014 A day of hands-on technology workshops for girls in grades 9, 10 and 11 Sponsored by

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1 NEW JERSEY teentech 2014 A day of hands-on technology workshops for girls in grades 9, 10 and 11 Sponsored by The American Association of University Women-New Jersey, Inc. and GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY THURSDAY, May 29, 2014 at GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY LAKEWOOD, NJ 8:30 am-2:00 pm teentech CONNECTING GIRLS AND TECHNOLOGY teentech is a project of the American Association of University Women, New Jersey, Inc. (AAUW- NJ) in collaboration with Georgian Court University, to involve young women in STEM education--- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. AAUW's report, Gender Gaps, indicated that young women lag behind young men in acquiring technical proficiencies. The report cites evidence that girls are more likely to use technology when they see its real-world applications. AAUW s research, Why So Few?, documents that the problem persists. teentech 2014, which will take place on May 29, 2014 at Georgian Court University, will be a day of hands-on workshops that are designed to make technology, science, engineering, and math exciting and relevant and to interest girls in high-demand careers in the global economy where women are still greatly underrepresented. High school girls from around the state will have the opportunity to learn problem-solving skills by engaging in hands-on workshop sessions with faculty and students in Technology and Engineering disciplines.

2 teentech 2014 WORKSHOPS May 29, 2014 STUDENTS: See the day s Agenda on the next page and mark your first two choices on the registration form. 1. Whodunnit??? - DNA, fingerprinting, and blood typing. Looking for a suspect? Trying to clear an innocent person? The next generation of forensic technology is not just for audience members on talk shows. You will experience how these methods are used with human remains, to process evidence at a crime scene, and answer genetic questions. Presented by Dr. Carolyn Ann Bergman, associate professor of Biology 2. Telling Time the Old Fashioned Way - Telling Time the Old Fashioned Way with Sundials. Sundials are more reliable than your cell service. As early as 3500 BC, humans measured their days by earth's movement in relation to the sun. Make your own and discover its uses in today's world. Presented by Dr. Anne Tabor-Morris, associate professor of Physics, NASA/ERC Co-Coordinator 3. The Sweet Science of Chocolate - We know that cocoa is in chocolate, but what else goes into making this treat and what is the science behind it? Form the raw ingredients into perfect crystal structures to enjoy this treat. Presented by Samantha Arias 4. It s a Small World - TechnoTeams world-wide collaboration. GCU's new global collaboration center will be your lab to work in a multi-location environment to solve large technology problems. Your resources are no longer limited to what/who is front of you, Though having team members in different locations has challenges, it enriches the experience of all team members: Presented by Janice Warner, PhD, Dean, School of Business, and Jennifer Summerhays, Director of Global Education 5. Making Your Point with Pictures - Data Visualization - creating interactive graphics to get your point across in pictures! Use tools to create interactive graphics to illustrate and spice up presentation of your projects and communicate your concepts: Presented by Khendum Choden, PhD, associate professor of Business EDUCATORS/CHAPERONES: MO-O-O-VE IT!! - See what can happen when you combine animation, print and multimedia! Learn how to make it happen and send your message in exciting new ways. Presented by Dr. Edmond Salsali

3 AGENDA May 29, :30 9:30 Arrival, Breakfast, Welcome GCU, AAUW-NJ, NJTEEA, USDOL, NJSCA 9:45 11:15 Morning Workshop Session Students: (Workshop descriptions on previous page) 1. Whodunnit??? 2. Telling Time the Old Fashioned Way 3. The Sweet Science of Chocolate 4. It s a Small World 5. Making Your Point with Pictures Educators/Chaperones: MO-O-O-VE IT!! - See what can happen when you combine animation, print and multimedia! 11:15 11:45 Lunch & networking with GCU graduates & professional women in technology 11:45 12:00 Luncheon speakers: Brief presentations from Career Workshop panelists 12:15 1:45 Afternoon Workshop Session Students: Workshops 1-5 listed above Educators/Chaperones: Possibilities Unlimited Careers in Engineering and Technology MODERATOR: Jean Wadsworth, teentech Project Coordinator, AAUW-NJ PANELISTS: Representative, Admissions Office, Georgian Court University Donna Scalia, Apprenticeship & Training Program Specialist, US Department of Labor Dr. Stephanie Harris-Kuiper, Education Coordinator, New Jersey Health Care Employees Union - Local 1199J Youth Transitions to Work Coordinators Mark Kuiper-PTA and AnaKaren Millan-CNA (also with Local 1199J) Grace Protos, Regional Director, US Department of Labor, Women s Bureau 1:45-2:00 Certificates & Evaluations 2:00 - Departure

4 Please Print a Hard copy to Sign and mail REGISTRATION FORM teentech 2014 May 29, 2014 Registration Deadline is May 1, Register early as space is limited to 20 Students per school Send one signed copy of form below with payment or purchase order via US Mail for each person Please print clearly NAME Home Address City, State, Zip Telephone ( ) Please Check: Teen Adult Name of Parent/Guardian Emergency Telephone ( ) School Name and Town School Contact Name School Contact A light breakfast and lunch will be provided TEENS: Mark your preferred choices for MORNING(1) and AFTERNOON(2) WORKSHOPS Whodunnit? Telling Time Sweet Chocolate Small World Making Your Point MAIL this completed form with a check for $25.00 registration fee for each teen and each adult attending, payable to AAUW-NJ to Dawn Domans, Registrar, 15 Rankin Ave., Basking Ridge, New Jersey Registration Questions? butterfliesr2free@verizon.net Your completed application and payment or purchase order will confirm your registration, and the school contact person will receive an confirmation. Students must be accompanied by a school chaperone. Please sign the following statement: I hereby release the AAUW-NJ, Inc. and Georgian Court University from any liability in connection with attendance at teentech I understand that media representatives may be present and request photos or quotes from those who attend. Such photos or quotes may appear in print or be broadcast. Signed Date PARENT/GUARDIAN

5 PLANNING COMMITTEE For AAUW-NJ, Inc.: Jean Wadsworth, Dawn Domans, Sally Goodson AAUW's Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 500 college/university partners. For 130 years, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day - educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW-NJ website: For Georgian Court University: Karissa Merkel, Nicole Cavuoto, Mary Cranwell Founded in 1908, Georgian Court University provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and maintains its historic special concern for women. The university offers a curriculum that is broad enough to be truly liberal, yet specialized enough to provide in-depth preparation for careers or further study. Georgian Court University website: For the Women s Bureau, US Dept. of Labor: Grace Protos The Women s Bureau was established in 1920 to formulate standards and policies to promote the welfare of wage-earning women and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. Women s Bureau website: For NJ Technology and Engineering Educators Assn: Kelly Boehmer, Ex. Dir. The mission of the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association is to foster the development of technological literacy through Technology Education programs in the state of New Jersey. Website: For New Jersey School Counselors Association: Jim Lukach NJSCA currently represents more than 1,200 school counselors in districts throughout New Jersey. NJSCA website: For IEEE: Krishna Raghunandan, Margaret Lyons, PE,PMP IEEE represents more than 400,000 electrical and electronic engineers world wide. There are over 7,000 members in New Jersey. IEEE website: For BMH Community Relations: Beth Hyre BMH offers Community & Public Relations, Writing/Editing, Events Management BMH Community Relations website: Contributing Organizations: AAUW-NJ, Inc., AAUW-NJ Charitable Trust FOR MORE INFORMATION on teentech JSWPAAUWNJ@aol.com