GEMS

Program Type:

Library Partners

Age Group:

School-Age, Teens
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Allowed Ages: 8 to 15

Event Details

Registration required. There is a separate registration for each month.

Join the Emerald Coast Science Center for their Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) Workshops for girls ages 8-15. Studies have shown that most girls lose interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by age 15. Their GEMS Workshops are aimed at providing girls with hands-on activities and experiences to keep them involved in STEM. Each month, GEMS will study the work of a renowned female scientist while engaging in hands-on lessons. GEMS is a free drop-off program that is fun, educational, and shows the numerous ways STEM topics can be pursued both in their future educations and as potential career pathways. If we support a young woman in STEM, then she can change the world.

December 14: Jill Taylor- Puffinologist 
Dive into the incredible world of puffins with a workshop inspired by award-winning puffinologist, Jill Taylor. GEMS will dive into how these fascinating seabirds use water, diving, and swimming to hunt for fish. After learning about their amazing underwater skills, participants will create their own puffy puffin to take home. Get ready for a fun-filled dive into the science of these extraordinary birds!