The ASU Burroughs Wellcome Women in Science Project is a very successful program in which 48 selected young women in grades 6-8, are taught various science skills through fun, hands-on activities. The idea behind the program is to make science fun for middle-school aged girls, using active learning. The students are split into teams of two students, and are provided with a female teacher. They are given the opportunity to use telecommunications and various materials for research. So far, the program has been a success, the girls who participate leave feeling confident in their abilities, and most say they will go on to careers in the various fields of science.

Quickfacts Area served: northwestern North Carolina Program dates: 4 weekend workshops and a two-week summer workshop Open to: grades 6 - 8 and middle school science teachers Application: not open Number of students: 48 students/24 teachers Requirements: females only Contact: Steven Dyche 221 Walker Hall Boone, NC 28608 828/262-3185 dychese@appstate.edu Links:Women in Science Appalachian State University

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