Workshops are often scheduled on Saturdays to minimize classroom interference. For a current schedule, check the Calendar . Teachers learn about recent findings in gender equity with respect to mathematics and science education. Most recently, teachers used mouse trap cars to explore energy transfer, and kinetic sculptures to interpret the science and math of balance . Technology Resources for Gender Equity Teachers learn to use graphing calculators, the web and e-mail through the lens of gender equity.
Teachers receive new practice sending and receiving e-mail.
Web sites for gender equity and engineering careers are explored. This workshop is essential for intra-program communication. Engineering Career Pathways for Girls Teachers learn how girls get included in and excluded from the road to college majors and careers in science, math, engineering and technology. Teachers tour the Museum of Science's current exhibit, and engage in a hands-on engineering lesson related to the exhibit. Teachers create a plan for implementing the principes and techniques learned in the workshop series to their own classroom situation.