Do you have a daughter at HIMS who just can't get enough science?

GEMS may be for you! The Seattle Area chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS-SA) is currently accepting applications for the 2007/2008 Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program. GEMS is a science enrichment program for 7th and 8th grade girls currently attending a Seattle public school. The goal of the program is to encourage girls to maintain, and broaden their interest in science by providing mentoring, hands-on activities, field trips, and information pertaining to a variety of scientific fields. The program is free to students, but requires transportation to and from all events. Hands-on activities are held the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (The first meeting will be Tuesday, November 6th.) Applications are due October 17th, 2007. They are available on the AWIS-SA website or by contacting Erica Lerer at (206)356-2503 or via e-mail.

Marine Discoveries for Grade 7

You may remember from last spring that 7th grade parent Bruce Williams was planning a special program for the rising seventh graders - a sailing adventure and a hands on opportunity to study marine biology. The deadline approaches and space is limited. If your 7th grader is interested in joining a group of his/her classmates for three days on Puget Sound from Sunday, September 30th to Tuesday, October 2, please complete this application. More information is available from: Ms. Nuno (Hamilton Teacher, Room 261): Jenny McColloch (Interim Education Director, Salish Sea Expeditions) Bruce Williams (Hamilton Parent): Applications are due this Friday, September 14th.

Marine Discoveries for Grade 7 in 2007-08

Sunday, September 30 - Tuesday, October 2: It's the adventure of a lifetime! Rising 7th graders have the chance to participate in a unique learning opportunity - a field trip on the Puget Sound! But you will need to act quickly- because you must send in a registration form and a check for $10 to indicate your interest in the program by Friday, June 22. The form is available on the here. Please turn it into Mr. Adolfson by June 22. Our own science teacher, Mr. Adolphson, has teamed with HIMS parent Bruce Williams to organize a 3-day adventure with Salish Sea, a nonprofit organization that offers our kids the chance to be sailors and scientists! Each kid who participates will design and execute a research project in the classroom before the trip. While on board the 61 foot Coast Guard certified ship, the student crew will navigate, hoist sails, and even have a chance to take the helm. Days will be filled with nets, microscopes, sailing, water, and fun. Nights will be on shore, where the crew will camp and relax around a campfire or on board, where the waves will rock you to sleep. Do you think your kid would love a chance to explore Puget Sound's aquatic plants and animals? Work side-by-side with marine scientists? Have fun! The cost is $125/per student - scholarships are available. For more information contact: Mr. Adolphson (Hamilton Science Teacher, Room 356) Lori Mitchell (Education Director, Salish Sea Expeditions) Bruce Williams (Hamilton parent)