Just a reminder that the hotel room block ends today, so if you need a hotel room for the night before the Board meeting and you are staying on for the conference, please make your reservations today. Here is the hotel link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1201251182&key=A35C6 and select "reserve" to start the reservation process. If you are not able to do this today, but need a room, let me know and I’ll hold one for you and we’ll work it out next week. Karen Karen A. Peterson, Chief Executive Officer, EdLab Group & Principal Investigator, National Girls Collaborative Project voice: 425.977.4750 kpeterson@edlabgroup.org<mailto:kpeterson@edlabgroup.org> www.edlabgroup.org<http://www.edlabgroup.org> From: Karen Peterson Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:58 PM To: Karen Peterson Subject: Making Connections and Celebrating Collaboration Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=vdohsxbab&v=001JO9rJ3gjxX7tbtkJBUclPRxA-C6Sn6t4bIDxF-Unh4FU3Mv-Ca5Z32eFlPg2M3mPHlfLVqmJ1Iv728apfaBFFEB31bB6f49Fn8vlvPc2OlVxclYiD_LiR5D-D08y00K4vlRtF0AUIEw%3D> [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/381.jpg][http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/372.jpg] Advancing the Field through Collaboration, Capacity Building, and Equity: April 25-27, 2012 There is still time to register for the NGCP National Collaboration Conference. Along with plenary and concurrent sessions, professional development workshops offer the opportunity for interaction with presenters in small group settings with a focus on implementation. 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In-Depth Professional Development Sessions * Building Inquiry Science Capacity in Youth Programs<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.inrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23a> * Engineering is Elementary<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.knrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23b> * Equal Access to Science: Universal Design and Strategies for Including All Learners<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.mnrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23c> * Inspire a Future Engineer! Strategies to Integrate Career Exploration in your STEM Curriculum<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.nnrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23e> * Ten Methods for Inspiring Girls' Interest in the T and E of STEM!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.onrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23f> * Outreach 4 Change: Increasing the Gender & Racial/Cultural Diversity of Young People Pursuing Engineering<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=whfgnnjab.0.pnrnrnjab.vdohsxbab.12690&ts=S0739&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ngcproject.org%2Fcollabconf2012%2Fsessions.cfm%23g> [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/303.jpg]Here are just a few of the stellar concurrent sessions available at the Collaboration Conference: * Girls RISEnet: Strategies for Engaging Minority Girls in STEM * Girls Changing the World Through STEM * Taking IT to the Next Level: Why Computer Science is Critical * Excite Kids Through Effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Messaging * SciGirls Get Tech * Lighting the Pathway: Using Role Models and Mentors to Inspire Girls in STEM A Snapshot of Presenter Organizations [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/376.jpg] [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/266.jpg][http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/337.png][http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/378.gif] [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/383.jpg] [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/379.jpg] [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/382.gif] Why Should You Attend? The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Collaboration Conference is an opportunity for you to connect, collaborate with others, and learn from innovative national experts. The goals of the Collaboration Conference are: * To increase collaboration between local girl-serving STEM practitioners and with national experts * To increase access to resources such as exemplary program practices, models, and resources * To provide training and opportunities to collaborate on a local, regional, and national level The National Girls Collaborative Project is committed to providing accessible information on exemplary practices and access to resources that are FREE. Regardless of the needs of your organization-the collective knowledge of the NGCP Collaboration Community can provide the answer. You and/or your staff will leave the National Collaboration Conference with strategies you can implement with little or no funding upon your return. If you are looking for new ideas or have a problem to solve, don't miss this valuable professional development opportunity! Visit the Girl Zone at the USA Science and Engineering Festival! [http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs004/1101376239733/img/373.jpg]The 2012 USA Science and Engineering Festival<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109355628581&s=0&e=0016c1foH7lA3hMrs4nEONo2MFVVCWbKOY9iIjBhnUm1lXAxSgzLg0DW55KniwjTqAGiWsF92eB8cqTjLxacbzo19fDnrHDAaJbJL1iAzsnhQGgbfkxQ3Bc86bcCQBCZ4IN&id=preview> will feature over 3,000 interactive exhibits, stage shows, and presentations. NGCP will be hosting "Girl Zone", a reserved area of the festival with fun hands-on activities, female role models, and interactive demonstrations led by NGCP partners and programs. The festival will take place on April 28-29, 2012 at the Walter E. 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