Girls' Science Investigations is a free program for girls in sixth to eighth grade who are interested in learning more about science. The program will meet on four Saturdays during the 2009-2010 school year at Yale University. Each theme-based program will run from 9:00am-2:00pm. There will be two morning sessions, followed by lunch and a short afternoon session. Students will have the opportunity to observe faculty run demonstrations, as well as, participate in hands-on experiments. The schedule below lists the dates and themes for each Saturday program.
| Date | Theme |
| September 26, 2009 | The World of Light |
| November 14, 2009 | The Geophysical World |
| February 13, 2010 | The Electronic World |
| April 10, 2010 | The World of Sound |
Registering for Girls Science Investigations
Unfortunately, space is limited so you will need to register if you wish to attend the program. There are three ways to register for Girls' Science Investigations.
1. Print out the registration form and mail it to:
Girls' Science InvestigationsClick here for the printable registration form!
2. E-mail the information on the registration form to: gsi_newhaven@hepmail.physics.yale.edu
3. Call (203)-432-0569 and leave a voice message with the registration information.
After we have received and processed your registration information, we will send you a letter of confirmation to the address provided.
Girls' Science Investigations is held at the Sloane Physics Laboratory in the Yale University Department of Physics.
Directions
From I-95 North or I-95 South
Take I-91 North in New Haven
From I-91 North or South
Exit I-91 North or South at Trumbull Street (Exit 3). At the end of the exit ramp, go straight through the first stop light continuing on Trumbull Street. Turn right at the next stop light, onto Whitney Avenue. At the second stop light, turn left into a large parking lot (just past the Peabody Museum). Lots 16 and 22 have free parking on the weekends. JW Gibss Lab is the large aqua colored building at the west end of the lot. To get to Sloane Physics Laboratory, walk up the stairs on the right side of Gibbs. Sloane Physics Laboratory is located beyond Gibbs, just past the base of the tall tower (Kline Biology Laboratory).
The mission of Girls' Science Investigations (GSI: New Haven) is to motivate, empower, and interest girls in developing the skills they need to pursue careers in science. University students and professors act as mentors and provide a context for exploring and understanding the various disciplines of science through hands-on activities in a laboratory environment. Through student scientific-engagement and parental awareness, Girls' Science Investigations strives to close the gap in science found between males and females today.
Girls' Science Investigations is funded by the National Science Foundation.