GESTEM 2020 on May 19th, 2020 is Cancelled
COVID-19 has impacted social gatherings in an unprecedented way. The health and safety of our GESTEM participants and volunteers is our top priority.
With the continued closure of Denver Public Schools and the guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and state ordinances in our community, we have decided to cancel GESTEM 2020.
We understand that this is disappointing to our GESTEM community, especially attendees and we hope that we can at least provide a platform to share STEM resources in this challenging time. The Society of Women Engineers provides many resources for K-12 students through their Youth Programs and also for volunteers and educators through their Youth Advocacy Program.
If you have other STEM resources from your organizations that we can share with the community to continue to outreach to future women engineers, please send them to SWE.GESTEM@gmail.com and we will share with our email lists and social media platforms.
We want to again express our sincerest appreciation for all of the support of our GESTEM sponsors, volunteers, and educators and hope you stay healthy and well in these challenging times.
Please also look out for focused follow-up emails from our other committee chairs regarding next steps and future opportunities.
The GESTEM Committee and the Society of Women Engineers- Rocky Mountain Section
With the continued closure of Denver Public Schools and the guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the local and state ordinances in our community, we have decided to cancel GESTEM 2020.
We understand that this is disappointing to our GESTEM community, especially attendees and we hope that we can at least provide a platform to share STEM resources in this challenging time. The Society of Women Engineers provides many resources for K-12 students through their Youth Programs and also for volunteers and educators through their Youth Advocacy Program.
If you have other STEM resources from your organizations that we can share with the community to continue to outreach to future women engineers, please send them to SWE.GESTEM@gmail.com and we will share with our email lists and social media platforms.
We want to again express our sincerest appreciation for all of the support of our GESTEM sponsors, volunteers, and educators and hope you stay healthy and well in these challenging times.
Please also look out for focused follow-up emails from our other committee chairs regarding next steps and future opportunities.
- For SCHOOLS: if your school was accepted to GESTEM, look for an email from us on next steps and future opportunities
- For PRESENTERS: We greatly appreciate your intent to volunteer as a workshop presenter. If your presentation was accepted to GESTEM, look for an email from us on next steps and future opportunities.
- For SPONSORS: Thank you for your commitment to GESTEM. We will be in contact shortly to determine how to proceed with funding.
The GESTEM Committee and the Society of Women Engineers- Rocky Mountain Section
Empowering girls by introducing them to the exciting possibilities of STEM careers.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
at the
Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver, CO
~1,000 7th grade girls descend on the Auraria Campus for a day of hands-on STEM workshops. 400+ volunteers assist as guides and workshop presenters.
This event is presented 100% by our wonderful volunteers, and made possible by the generous donations of our sponsors.
GESTEM is a FREE event for 7th grade girls in the Denver-metro area geared towards introducing girls to the career opportunities in STEM fields. Participants engage with local STEM professionals throughout three hands-on workshops designed to widen their horizons and introduce STEM careers in a fun and active environment.
This is a FREE event! Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at our GESTEM page!
Event Goals:
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
at the
Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver, CO
~1,000 7th grade girls descend on the Auraria Campus for a day of hands-on STEM workshops. 400+ volunteers assist as guides and workshop presenters.
This event is presented 100% by our wonderful volunteers, and made possible by the generous donations of our sponsors.
GESTEM is a FREE event for 7th grade girls in the Denver-metro area geared towards introducing girls to the career opportunities in STEM fields. Participants engage with local STEM professionals throughout three hands-on workshops designed to widen their horizons and introduce STEM careers in a fun and active environment.
This is a FREE event! Please help us ensure the future success of this popular program: Donate at our GESTEM page!
Event Goals:
- Identify and strategically invite young women that may not have exposure to STEM in their current school or home atmosphere
- Demonstrate how STEM careers use math and teamwork to solve problems where helping people is an integral part of STEM careers
- Demonstrate that innovation requires diversity in gender, ethnicity, religion, culture and many other factors
GESTEM 2019 was a success!
To learn more about GESTEM, check out these YouTube videos, with highlights from our 2015 event!
What is GESTEM?: 4 minutes - http://youtu.be/uLyen27Xv9k
GESTEM Day's Events: 23 minutes - http://youtu.be/UFpdZh37o9c
Combined Video: http://youtu.be/3tsa8dNiHUQ
Films were provided by BYCHANCE PRODUCTIONS.
What is GESTEM?: 4 minutes - http://youtu.be/uLyen27Xv9k
GESTEM Day's Events: 23 minutes - http://youtu.be/UFpdZh37o9c
Combined Video: http://youtu.be/3tsa8dNiHUQ
Films were provided by BYCHANCE PRODUCTIONS.
GESTEM 2020 Planning is Underway
Volunteers
A successful GESTEM event requires nearly 400 volunteers! We have a variety of opportunities:
Financial Support
GESTEM is presented entirely by volunteers, and we rely on the generosity of corporate sponsors, grants, and individual donors to fund this project. GESTEM is 100% free for attendees. SWE-RMS is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please click here to find out how you can help support GESTEM!
• 2020 Prospectus Here!
• Contact: swe.gestem@gmail.com
Student Registration
See the student registration page for information on the new registration request process.
Volunteers
A successful GESTEM event requires nearly 400 volunteers! We have a variety of opportunities:
- Join the GESTEM planning committee!! Please email Ashley Krueder if you would like to join the GESTEM planning committee.
- Group Guide - Lead a group of 10 girls through the event, interacting with them on a one-on-one basis all day.
- Workshop Presenter - Share what you love to do with GESTEM participants! Design and present a hands-on workshop highlighting a STEM field
- Floaters - Even if you can't attend the entire event, we would love your help! Registration, lunch distribution, student wrap-up and many other events during the day are in need of dedicated volunteers.
Financial Support
GESTEM is presented entirely by volunteers, and we rely on the generosity of corporate sponsors, grants, and individual donors to fund this project. GESTEM is 100% free for attendees. SWE-RMS is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Please click here to find out how you can help support GESTEM!
• 2020 Prospectus Here!
• Contact: swe.gestem@gmail.com
Student Registration
See the student registration page for information on the new registration request process.
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