What is GEMS? GEMS is a fun and exciting way for girls in grades 6-8 to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students pick their favorite subjects, and then get their hands dirty in workshops designed to showcase how much fun it is to work in associated fields. Workshops are conducted by professors and local professionals and include making jewelry with DNA, conducting forensic investigations, hunting for gems and minerals, designing web pages…and many more!
When? November 10. The half-day workshop begins at 8:30am and concludes at 1:30pm. Girls will leave with a goodie-bag, a t-shirt, new friends, and big dreams for their futures!
Where? Students will visit a variety of locations on the University of South Alabama campus.
- As
- Stuff GEMS conference bags and post signs around buildings (the day before GEMS)
- Setup registration area and student center, post signs around campus
- Assist with Registration/Sign-In
- Monitor and interact with students to keep them excited prior to the Opening Ceremony
- Assist with Opening Ceremony
- Escort and monitor students between workshops
- Lunch setup, monitoring, and cleanup
- Assist with conducting/monitoring a workshop
- Workshop room setup
- Workshop room cleanup
- Runner for last-minute tasks
- Take down parking and building signs after GEMS
- Event photographer
Please RESPOND here on South Serves (for General Sign up), then use this link to go to the GEMS Volunteer Website to volunteer for specific area(s).
