WISE is an annual science, technology, engineering and math conference for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls in the Amarillo area. The girls participate in a series of hands-on workshops led by female presenters in STEM fields.

Conference registration is $15 (non-refundable) per participant, which includes a light breakfast, three sessions, lunch, a t-shirt, and a souvenir bag. Scholarships are available. Registration is limited.

Conference location is AmTech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd., Amarillo, Texas, 79102.

Conference Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast/Registration

9:10 a.m. - Welcome

9:35 a.m. - Session 1

10:30 a.m. - Session 2

11:25 a.m. - Session 3

12:20 a.m. - Lunch

12:50 p.m. - Group Activity

1:20 p.m. - Closing

1:30 p.m. - Dismissal

Conference Session Examples

Girls attend three action-packed sessions. Examples of previous session titles include:

  • All Things Weather

  • Barbie Bungee Jumping

  • Chemistry – Cryogenic Demonstration

  • Flower Press

  • Germ Warfare

  • Hide and Seek, How Hot am I?

  • Mud Batteries

  • Ocean Acidification Lab

  • Ooey Gooey Worms

  • Pediatrician for the Day

  • Pendulum Swing

  • Perfume Chemistry

  • Pharmacy 101

  • Surgical Skills