Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A chapter of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science will explore the quantum realm when they spend an afternoon at IQC on April 22.
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On April 22, Holloway and several female colleagues will host a special event at IQC for the Waterloo chapter of the Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS).
Approximately 20 girls between the ages of 7 and 16, along with their mothers, will spend the afternoon immersed in scientific chats, hands-on experimental demos and lab tours.
The goal, Holloway says, is to encourage young women to pursue careers in scientific fields that have traditionally been male-dominated.
"It's important for girls to have role models in science from an early age," said Holloway, a master's student at IQC. "I hope this kind of experience will inspire them."
The CAGIS visit to IQC will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Institute for Quantum Computing. The event is open to girls and parents not yet members of CAGIS, but they are asked to contact the organization at kwgagis@hotmail.com.
Learn more at the CAGIS website.