HMS students get up close with some Women in Science

• Hudson Middle School girls recently attended a Women in Science program

A delegation of 58 seventh- and eighth-grade girls from Hudson Middle School recently attended a Women in Science program at UW-Stout in Menomonie accompanied by science teacher Cindy Landers. Topics on the agenda included neuroscience, plant propagation, rocket science and assistive technology.
• HMS students Anite Vue, front, and Maddy O’Malley

HMS student Anite Vue gets some hands-on experience with fellow student Maddy O’Malley and an instructor looking on. Photo submitted
• HMS students Emily Richardson, left, and Ali Takkunen

HMS students Emily Richardson, left, and Ali Takkunen discovered rocket science isn’t so hard at the recent Women in Science program at UW-Stout.

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Hudson Middle School science teacher Cindy Landers recenty took 58 Hudson Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade girls to a Women in Science Program at UW-Stout in Menomonie.

Landers said the keynote speaker shared some stories about women scientists in history that had made a difference in their world and how many did not receive credit for their work. She also challenged the girls to make a difference in their world.

According to Landers, in a survey after the event, many girls said they were inspired and realized they could do anything if they put their mind to it. The program also included a panel of Stout science students available to share their story and answer questions.

The students then split up into small groups and attended classes in a wide range of science topics including assistive technology, neuroscience and emotion, Phun with physics, plant propagation, hands-on plastics, rocket science, and how acidic is your pop?

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