1. Sara Heiman, KAWSE Program Coordinator

2. Video

3. KAWSE
KAWSE works to increase the participation, retention and advancement of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Outreach Programming
GROW – middle school
EXCITE – high school
SUCCEED – undergraduate & graduate
ADVANCE – postdoctoral & faculty

4. Broader Impacts
Broaden participation of under-represented groups in science
Build STEM talent
Ensure everyone has an opportunity
How to do this in partnership with KAWSE
Develop & facilitate an activity for a GROW or EXCITE workshop
Participate in a SUCCEED “Women in STEM” event
Brainstorm new ideas to partner with KAWSE

5. GROW Saturday Workshops
How it works
Attended by middle school participants, usually all female
Participants are split into groups, around students per group
Groups rotate through a variety of activity sessions throughout the day
K-State faculty & Students design and facilitate activities for the participants
What should an activity look like?
Related to the theme of the event
Hands-on, appropriate for age group
45-50 minutes in length

6. GROW & EXCITE Summer Workshops
Takes place in June, 3 days, Wednesday – Friday
Participants attend activities in groups of students, by age
GROW – middle school
EXCITE – high school
Faculty & student led activities take place during business hours
No set theme, purpose is to expose students to a variety of STEM careers and disciplines
Activity Sessions can be 1-3 hours in length, and can be split into multiple sessions
We provide small budget for activity supplies

7. SUCCEED “Women in STEM” events
Evening social events for undergraduate and graduate student
Can add academic or professional development component
Tailored to fit your interests or area of expertise

8. Other?
Happy to brainstorm and discuss your ideas for reaching out and supporting women in STEM
Contact
Sara Heiman
KAWSE Program Coordinator