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Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education

Improving the teaching and learning of STEM

11th Annual Nebraska Women in Science Conference

Friday and Saturday, February 20-21, 2009
Holiday Inn-Downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska


Tracy Frank
Sponsored by

Nebraska EPSCoR

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2009 Keynote Speaker

Tracy Frank

Tracy Frank, an Associate Professor in the Geosciences Department at UNL, is a field geologist and geochemist whose research involves studying the sedimentary rock record to understand how Earth's climate and oceans have changed through time.

Her research has taken her to diverse locations such as:
the Great Barrier Reef, the Canadian Arctic, the Australian Outback, and, most recently, Antarctica.

Born and raised in Iowa where much of the geology lies buried, she attributes her interest in geology to childhood camping trips and a persuasive high school Earth Sciences teacher.

Her presentation is titled, "Science as a career: A geologist's perspective."

For Nebraska high school women who want to:

  • Explore their interest in science careers
  • Interact with career and academic professional women in science
  • Meet current women science students
  • Meet other high school women from across Nebraska and the region who are interested in science
  • Discover countless professions as diverse as biologists, geologists, engineers, food scientists, computer scientists, and those in the medical fields

Agenda

Friday
  • Banquet
  • Keynote speaker (Tracy Frank)

Saturday
  • Panel discussions with professional women who are working in various science careers
  • Lunch with current women students to learn of their experiences and expectations
  • Tour of a local hospital to observe people at work
  • Hands-on workshops focusing on career opportunities

Application

High school sophomore and junior women who have an interest in exploring a career in science are encouraged to apply. Participants are selected by their teachers based on interest and aptitude.

Interested high school teachers or counselors should contact:

Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
251 Avery Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0131
402-472-8965
scimath@unl.edu