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