Save the date for 2010 Catalyst Award & Benefit and other fall events

We hope you had a wonderful summer. We hope to see you at the fall events listed below.

On October 9, we'll announce a major national award that we'll be receiving. Mum's the word now.

Stay tuned for a Science of Food SERIES coming your way. Our first will be this fall, in association with LUPEC in October.

When you see the beautiful leaves--don't think anthocyanin, beta-carotene and chlorophyll!

Show Me the Science!
Saturday, October 9
10 am - 12 pm
Curry Student Ctr Ballroom
Northeastern University

A morning of hands-on science and engineering.
For girls in K-6th grades.

Join us as presenters or participants
(check out the rocking video of last year's event!)

in collaboration with
Big Sisters Assn
Girl Scouts of Eastern MA

Download flyer
(it's beautiful!)

Give the gift of wonder!

$25: Provides materials for three girls for the Circuits and Magnets curriculum
$250: Sponsors one Junior Mentor in the C.E.L.L.S. (career exploration, leadership and life skills) program

Checks can be mailed to

Science Club for Girls
PO Box 390544
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Major supporters

Motorola Foundation, Boston Scientific Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Dolphin Trust, Ludcke Foundation, Abbott Fund, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Amelia Peabody Foundation, Anna B. Stearns Foundation, Biogen Idec Foundation, Genzyme
Corporation, Novartis, 3M, Omega Natural Sciences, Citizens Bank, Medtronic, Science House, Millipore Foundation

Thank you!!

Other events
6th Annual MA Conference on Women. Dec 9
Website

We're now a Top-Rated SciTech Nonprofit!

Thanks to everyone who contributed the thoughtful reviews. Here are two.

"Both my girls wrote about the organization in their college applications and they both have followed a course of study in science -- one in neuroscience, the other in environmental sciences. I believe that their involvement in the Science Club for Girls was very instrumental in helping to develop their confidence..."

"I've seen the results of this organization in the growth of my middle schooler's science proficiency, her zeal for delving into research and her confidence in attacking new challenges."

Click on the image to read more reviews.

Please make a donation to support our good work!

Save the date for our Award Ceremony and Benefit!

Keynote speaker
Dr. Windham-Bannister, President & CEO of the
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

We will announce the awardees next week. Follow us on Twitter for clues to who they are. You can win a prize for a stay at the Charles Hotel if you guess right!

Reserve your tickets now.

Two rich events for women in STEM and business
Tickets benefit Science Club for Girls*

Women Getting Funding
Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM

Girls in Tech Boston and MassChallenge are hosting a panel discussion with some awesome Women Entrepreneurs, VC's and an attorney to talk about the process of getting funding.
Details here

Women's Leadership Forum
Thursday, October 28 from 12:00 - 7:00 PM

Join MITX, the Microsoft New England R&D Center, top industry leaders and inspirational entrepreneurs in a half-day forum that will give you concrete tools to drive success in your career and life. This first annual forum is designed for mid to senior level women in tech and business who are interested in elevating their careers to the next level.

Details here

Thanks so much for these thoughtful organizations that are helping women and girls in all stages in life and careers flourish!

* The Women's Leadership Forum will also benefit our good friends at Girls Angle, a great organization that uses innovative programming to make math accessible to girls.