The fifth annual Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) conference is Saturday, April 9th

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Community School Corporation and the Foundation Monroe County Community School Corporation will host their fifth annual Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) conference on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

The conference is for female-identifying students in the 5th and 6th grades in Monroe County. They will have the opportunity to work with female role models and enjoy the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)!

Girls will be divided into small groups to work with female experts in STEM education and industry. Groups will participate in five hands-on activities in the fields of engineering design, chemistry, biology, forensic science, technology, and math. 

To register your child for GEMS click here. The registration deadline is March 25th. 

The event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Bloomington High School North from 8:45 a.m. until Noon. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m.