[481] Registration Begins for Sept. 22 Girls' MTSU EYH Conference

For release:  June 15, 2012

News and Media Relations contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-5616 or Randy.Weiler@mtsu.edu

EYH contact: Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, 615-904-8253 or Judith.Iriarte-Gross@mtsu.edu

Registration begins for Sept. 22 girls’ MTSU EYH conference

MURFREESBORO — Registration is open for girls to attend the 2012 MTSU Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics conference. The 16^th annual event will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, on campus.

Up to 300 girls from the fifth through eighth grades and up to 75 high-school girls are welcome to attend the event, said Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, EYH director and chemistry professor. The conference runs from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

EYH, a hands-on math and science event, helps girls investigate math and science careers, Iriarte-Gross said, adding that it gives them opportunities to talk with women in science and attend this type of conference with other girls.

Registration fee is $15. Iriarte-Gross said scholarships are available. Sessions for parents and teachers also will be held. To register online, go to http://www.mtsu.edu/wistem.

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