Journey Magazine 2014 | Page 64

Save the Date May 7, 2015 9th Annual Symposium and Luncheon Society of Women in Sciences and Mathematics The event will feature keynote speaker Laura W. Folse, geology ’80, executive vice president for response and environmental restoration at the BP Gulf Coast Restoration Organization. The SWSM Symposium showcases distinguished women in the fields of sciences and mathematics, and area high school girls are invited to campus to be a part of the dynamic, one-day experience. The symposium includes a panel discussion from accomplished women in various disciplines, opportunities to receive mentorship on possible career opportunities, and a luncheon featuring a keynote speech delivered by a woman distinguished in her discipline. The event is sponsored by the Society of Women in Sciences and Mathematics, a COSAM-based organization committed to increasing awareness of the opportunities available for women in the fields of sciences and mathematics. For more information on the Society of Women in Sciences and Mathematics or for more information on the Symposium, including how you can sponsor a high school girl’s attendance, contact Kim McCurdy at 334.844.7780 or via email at 64 Journey/2014