Association for Women in Science needs volunteers to mentor students

[eridani]

Hi! Below are a few volunteer opportunities which the Seattle AWIS Board would like to bring to your attention.


Volunteer with GEMS:

Girls in Engineering Math and Science (GEMS) is a Seattle Area AWIS sponsored enrichment program for 7th and 8th grade girls who currently attend Seattle Public Schools. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Mentors are needed to assist with monthly lab experiments, and chaperone field trips. Also, the deadline has been extended for 7th and 8th graders who are interested in the program.

Applications can be found at http://www.seattleawis.org/GEMS/gems_index.htm

or by contacting Erica Boni, 206-356-2503, [e-mail], or Natascha Mueller, [e-mail].



Volunteer Opportunities at Garfield High School:

Read Right employs volunteers to run Critical Thin king groups on Fridays that help students with deep levels of comprehension and WASL style work. It's a great opportunity and enriching way to be with young people. We are looking for adults with a strong sense of self and palpable joy in learning. Volunteers need to make a commitment of at least one semester and more usefully two.

Please call Mallory at 206-252-2445 (11:40-12:15 works well, or after 2:15) or at home at 206-323-1269.

The entire Garfield Science Dept. and Mr Howard are desperately trying to find an Ecology/biology/Outdoor Ed teacher! The School District hired away our teacher just days before school started. Volunteers (who are adept at science) to help the current substitute teachers (Language Arts and Social Studies) would also be appreciated. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.



Volunteer Judges and Advisors (Mentors) Needed!

If you have a few hours to read a middle school essay or wan t to help a high school student working on a science fair project, the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) invites you to volunteer! NWABR has two award-winning programs that provide students with a greater understanding of research and its importance. You are needed as a judge or advisor (mentor).

a. "Biomedical Breakthroughs and My Life" essay contest for middle school students

The contest asks students to write about how biomedical research has affected them, someone they know, or their pet. You are needed to evaluate essays and help select regional winners. To learn more about this program visit http://nwabr.org/education/contest.html.

b. 2007 Student Biotech Expo, March 5, Meydenbauer Center

This program provides high school students the unique opportunity to apply and explain science (biotechnology and biomedicine) through projects in music, art, drama, teaching, research, mo lecular modeling, writing, and more. Scientists and professionals working in science-related careers are needed as project advisors and judges! NWABR is also seeking laboratory research opportunities for dedicated high school students. To learn more, see http://nwabr.org/studentbiotech/default.html.

A few hours of your time can have a great impact on students. Please sign up today!