Science Careers in Search of Women

A Conference Focused on High School Women
in Pursuit of a Career in Science and Technology

Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, Illinois

Thursday
April 22, 2010
Waterfall Glen Conference Series

Arlene Wagner of Argonne demonstrates liquid chromatography to students during a Chemistry tour.

See a slideshow from the 2005 Conference

Women continue to be underrepresented in science and technology. Research shows that girls and young women lose interest in subjects and fields of study leading to scientific and technical careers long before they enter college. The Science Careers in Search of Women Conference was conceived to reach out and engage high school women and encourage them to consider careers in science and technology. Emphasis will be on exploring career opportunities and options in science and technology. In addition, information on employment trends and educational requirements will be presented. Speakers and panelists will come from a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. Ample time will be allowed for participants to meet with speakers and panelists to learn firsthand about life's rewards for women in science. The Conference will be held at Argonne National Laboratory, located in southwest DuPage County, 25 miles southwest of Chicago, just off Interstate 55.

Argonne National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's oldest and largest national laboratories for science and engineering research. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Argonne has five major mission areas, each of which fulfills important governmental and Department of Energy responsibilities, as well as provides important benefits to our society at large. They are:  conducting basic scientific research, operating national scientific facilities, enhancing the nation's energy resources, developing better ways to manage environmental problems, and national security.

Eligibility: High School students enrolled and/or interested in a science or mathematics curriculum.

How to Apply: Click on the application form below. Due to security procedures, all forms MUST be returned either by Fax 630-252-3193 or by mail to Science Careers in Search of Women Conference, Argonne National Laboratory, Division of Educational Programs-Bldg. 223, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439, Telephone 630-252-4114.

Application Deadline: March 5, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. Notification of acceptance will be sent the week of March 15, 2010.

Video Clips of 2004 Conference
March 12, 2004

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Speakers and Panels
Teacher Interviews
Student Interviews