2008 Girls Get Connected Technology Conference: Going Green
Sat, Mar 08, 2008 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Simmons College
Organized by
Girls' Coalition
There is a lot of talk about “going green” but what does this mean?
| For: | Youth |
| Ages: | Middle School Age |
| RSVP Info: | register by January 25th and be eligible for a random drawing for prizes |
| Type of Event: | Conference |
| Other Information: |
Advance registration or purchase required
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To download an application or to register: www.girlsgetconnected.org
Details
There is a lot of talk about “going green” but what does this mean?* Is recycling soft drink bottles enough?
* What about turning out the lights when I leave the room?
* How about the trees and parks in my neighborhood: how do they help in going green?
* Do solar and wind energy help us to go green?
* How about all the computers we use in our homes and schools?
Find out more about going green at the 2008 Girls Get Connected Technology Conference. You will learn what going green means and the science and technology behind going green.
* Take part in hands-on workshops led by college women.
* Talk to women scientists.
* Compete in a technology design challenge.
* Find out about Mayor Menino’s initiative for making Boston a green city
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Lunch provided
The Girls Get Connected Technology Conference is funded by the Today’s Girls, Tomorrow’s Leaders program of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. The Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change sponsors the conference.
