Expanding Your Horizons conference media advisory

Media Advisory

What: “Expanding Your Horizons in Math, Science and Technology” - a hands-on conference designed specially for girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

When: 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009

Where: University of Illinois at Springfield

Details: Workshops on such topics as space walking, green architecture, protecting the earth with ethanol, bone engineering, and digital photo editing will allow participants to interact with successful women who are scientists, physicians, engineers, architects and professionals in many other careers traditionally held by men.