AMARILLO—Registration is now open for the 2023 WISE (Women in Science Endeavors) Conference to be held from 9 am to 1:30 pm on November 11 at AmTech Career Academy in Amarillo.

WISE is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) conference hosted each year for girls in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades, and includes hands-on activities led by female presenters in STEM fields. WISE is dedicated to encouraging middle school girls to pursue math and science-related careers.

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative has been an active supporter of WISE since 2010. This involvement demonstrates the Cooperative’s “Concern for Community,” one of The Seven Cooperative Principles that guide Golden Spread.

“Encouraging STEM in early education plays a key role in the enthusiasm and pursuit of STEM fields,” said Kari Hollandsworth, Golden Spread CEO and WISE Committee Treasurer. “The WISE Conference is a great way to foster that enthusiasm, and Golden Spread is proud to be a sponsor.”

Once called “Expanding Your Horizons,” WISE has been around since 1989 with one goal – to positively impact the career choice of middle school girls by engaging them with fun, STEM-related activities.

“The theme for this year’s conference is ‘STEM Rocks’ with a shirt design that will remind you of the 90s,” said Stacy Sanning, P.E., Golden Spread Corporate Strategy Manager and WISE committee chair. “This program is one of a kind and has been successful due to STEM professionals, student volunteers, community support and a great planning committee.”

The conference is organized and supported by Xcel Energy, Bell Textron, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Amarillo Independent School District, West Texas A&M University School of Engineering and Computer Science and Mathematics, AmTech Career Academy, Altura Engineering and Design, GROW – Women in Non-Traditional Roles Positive Effect, Pantex and Phillips 66.

The registration deadline for the 2023 WISE conference is October 27. Conference registration is $15 (non-refundable) per participant, which includes a light breakfast, three STEM activities/sessions, lunch, a t-shirt and a souvenir bag. Register online at www.wiseamarillo.org/register.

For questions about scholarships or registration, call 806-318-8426 or email wiseamarillo@gmail.com.