A conference to encourage seventh grade girls to consider careers in science, mathematics or engineering. An exciting day in which over 400 girls, 70 teachers and 50 women scientists will gather to learn about and do science.

To access the podcasts, visit http://wolfcast.ncsu.edu/itunes/ and choose "Physical and Mathematical Sciences". Once you are in iTunes, simply select Science House: Expanding Your Horizons to view or download the podcasts!

Tentative Conference Agenda

"A Picture of a Scientist" by Eleanor, age 11

DNA Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Hazardous Waste Spill
Working with Wildlife
Violent Weather
Mobile Surgery Hospital
Kitchen Microbiology
Plant Pathogens on the Move
How the Internet Works
What are Bacteria Good for Anyway?
Robots for Drug Discovery

We expect many exciting and involving programs this year!

School Registration Information

Thank you for your interest in the 2008 Expanding Your Horizons Conference. We have reached our registration goal for students. 64 Schools from 34 counties across the state have registered students for this year's conference.

Registration is now closed for this year. We hope that if your school is unable to attend the 2008 Expanding Your Horizons Conference that we can look forward to your participation in 2009.