When will the registration form be available on the website?

        You will be able to register online beginning September 15, 2008. Students, parents and teachers all must register. Every individual attending needs to register and pay the registration fee.

What is the deadline for registration?

        The deadline is October 13, 2008

What is the cost for the conference?

                The cost per participant is $15. This includes adults attending the conference.

I am a teacher and would like to bring a group of students. I want to be able to monitor registration so I am assured each student gets registered and the fee paid. How do I register my students?

                Have each student sign up with you and give you a check for $15. The check needs to be payable to "Women in Science."
                When you have the students' names and checks, you (and you alone) can go to the website and register each student.
                Do not have the students register individually on the website. At this point, you will have to register the students one at a time
                (i.e. register one student completely, then go back to the starting point and register another, etc.). As you register each student,
                be sure to print out the release form for each. Have the student/parents fill out the release form and return it to you. You can
                then send in the group forms/checks all together.

Will I receive a confirmation?

       After your registration is processed, you will be sent an e-mailed. A map will also be included. Click here for directions to campus.

Who is invited?

        Young women, grades 6-8. Each young participant may have one responsible adult attending with her.

Can my daughter attend the conference on her own?

        No. There needs to be an accompanying adult for every five girls.  On the registration form, the individual must provide the name of the adult planning to accompany her.  This is important as we provide for a leader for each group of girls to lead them from session to session but we must have a responsible adult present in the building at all times in case of emergencies.

What will we do?

        The conference begins with an opening welcome. There will be workshops for both the students and adults. All workshops will expose the students and adults to the Sciences and Math, either by hands-on activities or discussing career opportunities with women in the various science fields.  Lunch will be provided.

Will I be able to be with my daughter all day in the same sessions?

        No.  There are sessions for parents/teachers that are separate from your daughters/students.  The parent/teacher sessions are geared to help you learn more about how to help with science projects at home or at school.  You will be together at the opening session, during the featured scientist session and probably during the mentor session.  Enjoy your day and you can talk about the various sessions that you attended on the ride home.

Is there a limit on the number of girls a school may bring?

         There is no limit. The only limitation is that the entire program is limited to 200 girls so only the first 200 girls to register are accepted.

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

        Contact Dr. Diann Thomas, 417-836-4166.

What time should I be there?

        You should plan to arrive with your group between 8:00 - 8:20 AM for registration.  There will be coffee and orange juice served at this time.  The program starts immediately following registration.  The program will conclude at 3:15 PM. The conference will last the entire day. It is not like an "open house" where you may come and go during the day.

 Where should I park?

        Parking is available in lot 4 (corner of John Q. Hammons Parkway and Grand Street) or lot 19 (just north of Grand on John Q. Hammons Parkway).  School buses may unload in one of these lots but please park in lot 44. Lot 44 is on the north side of Elm Street. Elm Street runs east and west approximately five blocks north of Grand.

Where do I check in?

        Everyone must be checked in at the registration table before attending any activities.  Tables will be set up in the lower lobby area of Temple Hall.  You should enter Temple Hall through the south doors.  Registration lists will be organized by school.  Hopefully, the registration process will proceed as smoothly as it did last year and everyone will be ready to get started at 8:45.

Please note upon the receipt of your registration and payment:

        You will receive an email confirming your registration. If you have additional questions or concerns, please call Dr. Diann Thomas, Chemistry Department, 417-836-4166. Additional information may also be obtained by viewing our website: http://www.cnas.missouristate.edu/eyh. This website is frequently updated.