Forums

On September 25, 2008, the Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative hosted a forum at the Kentucky “Idea Festival” in Louisville. The forum, titled "Working Towards Career Parity; Preparing More Girls for Their Roles in the Global Economy," was attended by approximately 30 men and women. Our speaker, Dr. Katrina Firlik, neurosurgeon and author of “The Frontal Lobe,” captivated us with details of her life and encouraged lively discussion from the audience. This event was co-hosted by American Association of University Women.

Planning is underway for three additional forums: One at the Eastern Kentucky Science Center in Prestonsburg, another in Western Kentucky, and (with the support of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce) a third in the Ft. Mitchell area. If you would like more information on these forums or would like to help with the planning, please contact chair, Sue Scheff.