Women + Girls in STEM Dinner and Mentoring

A dinner along with keynote address and group activities for young women of color in high school will be held in partnership with the New London Section of the National Council of Negro Women. Our goal is to gather these women and express their interest in STEM and connect with potential mentors. Collaborations and networking are encouraged for future possibilities in career growth for the students.  Taking part in this event will lead to success in STEM studies and careers, and build relationships professional women in STEM.

We are seeking the following:

High School Administrators and Teachers

• We are asking you to partner with us by sharing this information with students and identifying potential mentors
• Also, let us know if you would like to be involved in future initiatives

Mentees: High School Girls of Color who have expressed an interest in STEM

• Please contact your school administrator and teacher; and express your interest
• Email the following information to Emma Palzere-Rae: Your Name, high school, grade, age, address, telephone number, STEM area of interest, and short essay describing your interest in STEM (300 words or less)

Mentors: Professional Women of Color in STEM who are interested in decreasing disparities within STEM with respect to gender and color

• Please call or email Emma Palzere-Rae to discuss your interest in this initiative
• Also, share this information with friends and colleagues who may be interested in this initiative

If interested in participating in the event as a student or mentor, contact Emma Palzere-Rae @  ignite@thamesriverinnovation.org

This initiative is supported in part by: Pfizer Community Foundation, and the New London Section, National Council of Negro Women.