Sorry for multiple postings, but I thought this was worth sending along.

Bill Romond
Educational Technology Coordinator
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
802-828-0064
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Subject: MEDIA RELEASE: WOMEN SOAR---girls grades 9 to 12

MEDIA RELEASE:     WOMEN SOAR---girls grades 9 to 12


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2007


CONTACT:  	Gail Breslauer
	         	Vermont Space Education Program
		phone: 802-496-3795		
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WOMEN SOAR: THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT

2 DAYS OF EMPOWERMENT FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 9-12


Moretown, Vermont

Do you have a daughter or know of a female teen who is fascinated 
with all things that fly in the air or orbit in space? Or does she love 
science or engineering? Perhaps she likes to draw designs of 
aircraft or maybe she has an interest in math and likes to figure out 
velocity.  Maybe she went to Starbase Vermont, ACE Camp or 
Space Camp and is looking to add to any of those experiences.  
Maybe she wants to learn more about all the career opportunities in 
aviation or aerospace (many of which are in Vermont.) 


Is your 9th to 12th grade daughter looking for an amazing two day 
experience this summer where she will be inspired and motivated?


If you can complete and submit an application before July 16, 2007 
AND if  can provide transportation to get your daughter to Oshkosh, 
Wisconsin, your daughter has a chance to apply for an opportunity 
of a lifetime that she will long remember. This could be the start of a 
career path for your daughter.


On July 22-23, 2007, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 
will present Women Soar - The Sky is Not the Limit 2007. Held 
during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - the World's Greatest Aviation 
Celebration - Women Soar will introduce girls in grades 9-12 to 
exciting career opportunities in the math, science, and technology 
fields. The event will also highlight educational resources and 
inspire them to explore their potential. Proceeds will support 
scholarships which help girls pursue their dreams through EAA's 
education programs and activities.

The girls whose applications are accepted will start their adventure 
on the Sunday afternoon, July 22 with an adventure ropes course. 
That evening there will be an exciting "launch" dinner. Anousheh 
Ansari, the first female civilian astronaut and sponsor of the Ansari 
X-Prize, will be there.   Monday's events include breakout sessions 
and special presentations. There are amazing women mentors with 
a wealth of  aviation and aerospace backgrounds and experiences 
for the girls to meet.  The afternoon also includes time to visit 
AirVenture and see all the planes and exhibits. 

Registration for this two-day event is $10 (scholarships are 
available). Registration fee includes Sunday dinner, breakfast, and 
lunch on Monday, along with an optional overnight camping 
experience coordinated by the Girl Scouts.

For details and an application, visit the Women Soar link at:

<www.vtspaceeducation.org/space_ed_news.html> 

or send a stamped, self addressed envelope to:  
Gail Breslauer, Vermont Space Education Program, PO Box 550, 
Moretown, VT 05660


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