Office of Diversity and Community Outreach

Science Power

Young women building a positive self image and promoting a good self esteem through educational activities.

Participants

6th Grade-9th Grade Girls

About the Program

science power

Science Power began as a campus partnership to encourage young women to continue pursuing their interests in science. Unlike our other outreach programs, Science Power includes activities beyond just health science such as engineering, physics, math, botany, chemistry, biology, etc.

Women students volunteer as team leaders for students divided by grade levels. Each team participates in activities during the monthly sessions, which end in a celebration of team and individual accomplishments.

If you are interested in the program, please fill out a Registration Form.

Schedule

All sessions are held on Saturdays.

Date Time Topic
October 18, 2008 9:00am-12:00pm Heart Health
November 22, 2008 9:00am-12:00pm College of Engineering
January 17, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm Diabetes and Kidney Health
February 28, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm College of Engineering
March 21, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm Lung Function
April 18, 2009 9:00am-12:00pm Dermatology/Skin Care

Location

The University of Utah Health Sciences Education Building
26 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Room 2100
View Map

2007-2008 Topics and Activities

  • Cancer/ Research
  • Heart Disease
  • Lung Disease/ Respiratory Function
  • Nutrition
  • Engineering
  • Dermatology/ Skin care

2006-2007 Topics and Activities

  • Cow Heart Dissection
  • Pigs Feet Suturing Activity
  • Eyeball Dissection
  • Catapult Building
  • The Science of Cosmetics
  • Nutrition and positive body image

Contact

For more information contact Melanie at 801-587-7672 or e-mail melanie.hooten@hsc.utah.edu.