Dr. Glendscene Williams, Interim Chair of the Division of Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Finance, said, \u201cIf we\u2019re to increase and diversify the number of women in STEM careers, we must start at younger ages getting them excited about math and science. Our approach must be engaging, where innovation and interaction are intertwined, creating a fun experience while increasing the knowledge to change their world all at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Floyd \u201cSuper Reader\u201d Stokes, Executive Director of the American Literacy Corporation donated 200 copies of \u201cThe Hill We Climb\u201d by poet Amanda Gowans, and this year\u2019s program featured a digital escape room and workshops in aviation, engineering, physical therapy, geospatial caching, coding, music production, nursing, fingerprint analysis and much more. The keynote speaker was Rhunda Amstead of Cigna, a global health service company.<\/p>\n
Delta State University has hosted seven Tech Savvy Conferences.<\/p>\n
Dr. Williams said, \u201cEach girl was able to attend at least three of the workshops while they were here. Following the opening session, each girl received a t-shirt, books and related paraphernalia. The presenters of the workshops were primarily professional women who do this type of work on a daily basis.\u201d For more information about AAUW, visit their website at aauw.org.<\/p>\n