The Fourth Annual AAUW-Girl Scout Science and Engineering Fair will be held at the Elks Lodge in Bend February 2. Girl Scouts will experience an overview of life as an engineer and then explore hands-on science and engineering procedures using age appropriate skills to achieve merit badges in those fields.
Guest speaker Heidi Landsdowne, a local engineer and graduate of North Texas State University, will open the day with her experiences as an engineer and set the stage for each girl to use the math and engineering skills they have in different stations led by AAUW members. By the end of the day, girls can earn the “Detective” and “Society of Women Engineers” Badges.
Stations are led by AAUW members who are all college educated, several retired educators, and one, Dr. Wendy Colby, PhD., a retired molecular biologist. Dr. Colby, always ready to share her joy of science and math with girls, is AAUW’s STEM coordinator, seeking appropriate ways for women and girls to advance interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts’ membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.4 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
The Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through Research, Education, Advocacy, and Philanthropy. This event targets Girl Scouts to REAP the benefits of AAUW! Bend AAUW meets monthly during the school calendar year and has several interest and social groups. The February 2 events will take place from 9am–3pm. http://bend-or.aauw.net.
