“We believe that exciting young women about studying STEM skills will encourage them to be more engaged in their coursework and increasingly open to STEM-related post-secondary and professional opportunities,” said Catherine Wyman, Xavier’s Program Director for Technology. “But this engagement will benefit them no matter what their chosen field of study.” “Xavier is committed to providing math, science and technology programming that is second to none,” said Principal Sister Joan Fitzgerald, BVM. “With math, science and technology clubs, honor societies, accelerated programs, honors and AP courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities with the Maricopa Community Colleges, our young women prepare for college coursework and future careers, but also complete projects that make a difference today.” Participating XCP Clubs Accelerated Science, AP Environmental Science, Astronomy Club, Aviation Club, Calculus Club, Cinema Club, Computer Club, Gatortown, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Music Club, National Honor Society, Pierian Spring, Robotics, Science Club, Students for Social Action, Video Game Club, Quill & Scroll Journalism, Xavier Environmental Response Organization (XERO) Xavier Engineers, Chinese Club, Sophomore Student Council, Xpress, Varsity Golf, Science is Fun, Spanish Honor Society, Sophomore Student Council, Chinese Club, Stark Gallery Club The Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University Xavier has partnered with the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University to encourage girls to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). ASU has supported Girls Have IT Day! at Xavier, an event to bring middle school girls to the Xavier campus for an afternoon of hands-on STEM activities mentored by Xavier students. ASU is also piloting a Survey of Engineering class for high school students at Xavier. This online course is taught Dr. Linda Chattin, a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Engineering at ASU. Xavier students take the course on their own time to learn more about the exciting opportunities for engineers. We continue to work closely with ASU exploring more opportunities to bring the diverse educational benefits of a world-class university to our students. F.Y.I. http://www.ensobottles.com/ - making plastics environmentally friendly http://womensvoicesforchange.org www.thenaturalgirl.com Brain Cake ED.gov - Encouraging Girls in Math and Science girls go tech Great Science for Girls National Girls Collaborative Project SciGirls Tech Bridge Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ON THE AIR! Women in Technology To make a difference and be involved REGISTER NOW by calling or emailing the contacts below! Or contact Catherine Wyman @ 602.240.3163, cwyman@xcp.org Frances McMahon Ward @ 602.240.3117, fmcmahonward@xcp.orghttp://engineering.asu.edu/http://www.ensobottles.comhttp://womensvoicesforchange.org/barbie-goes-geek-but-real-silicon-valley-gals-lose-ground.htmhttp://www.thenaturalgirl.comhttp://www.braincake.org/default.aspxhttp://dww.ed.gov/topic/topic_landing.cfm?PA_ID=8&T_ID=18#http://www.girlsgotech.org/http://www.edequity.org/gsg/http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/http://www.scigirls.org/http://www.techbridgegirls.org/http://www.womeninscience.org/http://www.womenintech.com/mailto:cwyman@xcp.orgmailto:fmward@xcp.orgshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10shapeimage_1_link_11shapeimage_1_link_12shapeimage_1_link_13shapeimage_1_link_14
 
Girls Have I.T. Day Xavier College Preparatory | March 25 | 2011
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Keynote Speakers : 2010 Emily Freeman Emily Freeman is a class of 2000 graduate from Xavier College Preparatory. She is currently working on her masters degree from the College of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Following graduation from Xavier, Emily attended Loyola University in Chicago where she earned two Bachelors’ degrees. She then taught English in Japan for several years before returning to the Phoenix area and working for Quality Care Network where she managed and trained Intensive Case Managers on a designated clinical team. She worked closely with team members, families, and clients (17 and under) to understand the needs of the client and family. In 2008, she began her studies at ASU. Emily is an accomplished triathlete and works on many charitable causes. Susanna Young I am Susanna Young, a junior in mechanical engineering at Arizona State University also enrolled in the Barrett Honors college. As a young girl, I was curious about how things worked and enjoyed math and science. Engineering seemed to be the obvious answer due to its perfect blend of science and mathematics to solve real-world problems. I love being a part of the many ASU opportunities including ASME (the American Society of Mechanical Engineers), EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) and FURI (Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative). Each of these areas has contributed to my college experience in teamwork, leadership, community service, and research. These are wonderful components to rounding out an excellent engineering education giving me the confidence to be successful in future. Malia Paloian Malia Paloian is a class of 2006 graduate from Xavier College Preparatory. She is finishing up her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University. She is currently working on her Senior Design Capstone project which involves building part of a quiet outboard boat motor that will be used on recreational rafting trips down the Colorado River. She enjoys scrapbooking, playing frisbee, and camping in her spare time.http://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/http://engineering.asu.edu/undergraduate/mechhttp://www.asme.org/https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS/http://engineering.asu.edu/furishapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4