Registration

Latina Day Breakout Session Presenter

Wednesday, September 26, 2012


Latina Day Breakout Session Presenter Registration is now closed.

Deadline: August 15, 2012. Space is limited.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The majority of attendees will consist of 8th grade level female students and their mothers.

FOCUS

Presenters should help the students and their mothers understand what science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is and make the connection between their middle school courses and long-term careers in STEM. Presenters can discuss the different types of occupations available within their respective organization, whether it be a corporation, federal agency or educational institution. If the presenter has a STEM-related career, he or she is encouraged to talk about how they got to their position in an effort for students and their mothers to “see the possibilities” available to the girls and excite them about STEM. Presenters can also share what kinds of qualities/values (e.g.--leadership and teamwork) are sought for in certain careers and what students can do to fulfill their full potential and become well-rounded individuals.

We will consider call for proposals focusing on different subjects but would like to encourage presenters to gear their presentations towards the physical sciences (chemistry and physics) as this area has been identified as a desired area of improvement for our students in South Texas by our local school districts.

STRUCTURE

In addition, breakout sessions should feature hands-on activities or insightful discussions to excite students about STEM-related professions. Presenters are encouraged to use handouts and audio-visual aids and actively engage participants. Each breakout session will be 50 minutes long and presented twice.

CAPACITY PER SESSION

30-80 people
Presenter(s), if you have a preference of group size, please add this request under the section titled "Special Requests/Accommodations".

ACCESSIBILITY

Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact HESTEC at (956) 665-3361. Assistance for the hearing impaired can be obtained by calling the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (956) 665-5071.