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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Conference for Girls Accepting Participants

San Bernardino, CA, October 9, 2013 Local nonprofit BLU Educational Foundation along with the educational firm Upper Hand To College will host a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) conference for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, Nov. 02 from 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. at the San Bernardino Valley College campus. The conference will offer a fun, inspiring, and motivational day, geared toward increasing the number of women in the STEM fields.

Few girls are pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. Women account for only 20 percent of the bachelor’s degrees in engineering, computer science and physics. Furthermore, while women make up nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce, they hold less than 25 percent of the jobs in STEM.

“We want to help increase the number of women seeking careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” said Naiyma Houston, Founder and Director of Upper Hand To College. “We invite all girls, grades 6-12, to join us for this inspiring and fun-filled day to learn about the variety of career opportunities in the STEM fields and meet and connect with female role models.”

Girls attending the conference will:

Each student will attend two workshops of their choice. Workshops include: Cosmetic Chemistry; Fun with Polymers; Fun with Circuits; Create Your Own Hand Sanitizer; Challenge Your Design Skills; Hot Air Balloon Design Challenge; Fun, Science and Root Beer; Planetarium Visit; Discover Nursing; and College 101. A description of each workshop is available on the conference registration form.

Upon completion of the day’s workshops, participants will earn a Certificate of Participation from the 2013 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Conference.

The conference will also feature a separate track of workshops for parents, teachers, and counselors where participants will learn why a STEM education is especially valuable for girls and how to best prepare girls for a STEM education in high school and college.

To register for the conference, visit http://bit.ly/STEMConferenceNov2013 or call (310) 936-7836. The cost to register is $20. Registration closes Tuesday, October 15th.

The economic future of California and the U.S. depends on developing a diverse and robust STEM workforce. Currently in the U.S. there are 3 million unfilled jobs that require STEM skills.  Over the next ten years it is projected that STEM jobs will grow 17 percent compared to 9.8 percent for non-STEM jobs.

About BLU Educational Foundation

BLU Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization providing educational and human services programming to youth, adults and families in order to build healthy productive communities.  The organization seeks to accomplish its purpose through programs which primarily focus on Education, Health & Wellness, Workforce Development, Civic Engagement, Community & Economic Development and the Arts. For more information about BLU Educational Foundation, call (909) 685-9995 or visit http://www.bluedfoundation.org.

About Upper Hand To College

Upper Hand To College is an educational firm inspiring and empowering girls to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Upper Hand To College supports students throughout their journey toward a STEM career; from pre-K – 12th grade. Upper Hand To College provides fun engaging hands-on science after school programs,  tutoring in math and science, and science lessons for pre schools.  The organization  primarily serves students living in the counties of Ventura and Los Angeles California. For more information about Upper Hand To College, call (310) 936-7836 or visit www.upperhandtocollege.com.

The economic future of California and the U.S. depends on developing a diverse and robust STEM workforce. Currently in the U.S. there are 3 million unfilled jobs that require STEM skills.  Over the next ten years it is projected that STEM jobs will grow 17 percent compared to 9.8 percent for non-STEM jobs.

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