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‘Chicks In Science’, 2/13, Montana State University Billings

January 21, 2010 /

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‘Chicks in Science’ event aims to crack stereotypes on science/technology careers for girls

Women make up 46 percent of the American workforce but hold just 25 percent of the jobs in engineering, technology and science, according to the National Science Foundation.

In an ongoing effort to encourage girls to explore those career options, Montana State University Billings will host the third annual “Chicks in Science” event, a one-day science and technology extravaganza that provides hands-on and minds-on interactive activities to introduce girls in grades 4-8 to various careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

It will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Alterowitz Gym at the MSU Billings main campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but is especially designed for young girls.

Further information: http://www.msubillings.edu/urelations/releases/2010/2010Jan20Chicks.htm