GO-GIRL Enrichment Program

January 30th, 2010 - March 20th, 2010

Wayne State University is currently accepting applications for the Winter 2010 session of GO-GIRL. The Saturday program is an enrichment program for 7th grade girls and is held on the Wayne State University campus. The program will begin January 30, 2010 with an opening reception, and meets over the course of 10 Saturdays from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. For program dates, please refer to the calendar on the GO-GIRL website. The program is hosted by the Wayne State College of Education at no cost to participants.

Program Mission: To increase the competence and confidence of middle school girls in the areas of mathematics, technology, scientific thinking, and communication by engaging them in experiences that promote interest in and awareness of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related careers.

Program Description: The GO-GIRL curriculum is aligned with national and state standards for middle school mathematics, and provides a technology rich learning environment proven successful with middle school girls. During the program girls engage in collaborative and cooperative learning, working in research teams with mentors from the Wayne State University College of Education. As part of the GO-GIRL program, girls design an on-line survey, and analyze and present their collected data. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to explore the University campus. Online applications are available on the GO-GIRL website. They would appreciate your assistance in recruiting potential girls for our program. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.gogirls.wayne.edu

Applications are due December 15, 2009.  For more information, please contact:

Dr. Sally K. Roberts, GO-GIRL Program Faculty Advisor
297 College of Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
gogirl@wayne.edu