Middle school girls from the surrounding area will get the chance to explore STEM careers at the 6th annual Expanding Your Horizons workshop Saturday, Nov. 3, at Wichita State University.

EYH promotes career exploration in fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for young women. The EYH Network is a national program that gives girls a chance to engage in hands-on activities and meet role models in STEM disciplines. The purpose of the event is to inspire girls from all backgrounds to recognize their potential and pursue opportunities in STEM.

Registration is limited to 200 participants to maximize interaction at workshops and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis through Tuesday, Oct. 30. The registration fee of $15 includes lunch at WSU's Shocker Hall, a T-shirt and bag for the student attending.

Students will be able to register for three workshops. Workshops include:

• “Infectious Outbreak”
• “DNA Necklace”
• “Despicable Me, Money and More”
• “The Broad Street Mystery”
• “Rube Goldberg Design”
• “All Keyed Up!”
• “Start your Own ISLAND!”
• “Archaeology of Food”
• “Light Up Your Life (Electronics)”
• “The Science Behind Gaming”
• “The Secret Lives of Flowers”
• “Smelly Science”
• “Air Powered Rockets”
• “Geology Rocks”

The event will start with a keynote address by Dr. Asona Lui, a Kansas native involved in cancer treatment research at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Families are welcome to attend the opening ceremony and stick around to attend a parents' session on topics such as financing higher education, college preparation during middle and high school and the process of applying to colleges.

Campus tours will also be provided after the event.

For more information about EYH, contact 316-978-6493 or visit the conference website.

Middle school girls and their parents can register online at www.expandingyourhorizons.org/conferences/wichita or by mail with the registration form also accessible from website.

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