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Sara Heiman, KAWSE Program Coordinator

Sara Heiman, KAWSE Program Coordinator. Video. KAWSE. KAWSE works to increase the participation, retention and advancement of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Outreach Programming GROW – middle school EXCITE – high school SUCCEED – undergraduate & graduate

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Sara Heiman, KAWSE Program Coordinator

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  1. Sara Heiman, KAWSE Program Coordinator

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  3. KAWSE • KAWSE works to increase the participation, retention and advancement of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. • Outreach Programming • GROW – middle school • EXCITE – high school • SUCCEED – undergraduate & graduate • ADVANCE – postdoctoral & faculty

  4. Broader Impacts • Broaden participation of under-represented groups in science • Build STEM talent • Ensure everyone has an opportunity • How to do this in partnership with KAWSE • Develop & facilitate an activity for a GROW or EXCITE workshop • Participate in a SUCCEED “Women in STEM” event • Brainstorm new ideas to partner with KAWSE

  5. GROW Saturday Workshops How it works • Attended by 40-80 middle school participants, usually all female • Participants are split into groups, around 10-12 students per group • Groups rotate through a variety of activity sessions throughout the day • K-State faculty & Students design and facilitate activities for the participants What should an activity look like? • Related to the theme of the event • Hands-on, appropriate for age group • 45-50 minutes in length

  6. GROW & EXCITE Summer Workshops • Takes place in June, 3 days, Wednesday – Friday • Participants attend activities in groups of 10-12 students, by age • GROW – middle school • EXCITE – high school • Faculty & student led activities take place during business hours • No set theme, purpose is to expose students to a variety of STEM careers and disciplines • Activity Sessions can be 1-3 hours in length, and can be split into multiple sessions • We provide small budget for activity supplies

  7. SUCCEED “Women in STEM” events • Evening social events for undergraduate and graduate student • Can add academic or professional development component • Tailored to fit your interests or area of expertise

  8. Other? • Happy to brainstorm and discuss your ideas for reaching out and supporting women in STEM • Contact • Sara Heiman • KAWSE Program Coordinator • kawse@ksu.edu • 785-532-6088

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