GIRLS WHO were thinking of a science career, those who want to know more about specific careers in science and technology and those who never thought of a career in these fields are invited to the annual Quantum Leaps Conference.
Participants can hear from women with careers in these fields and talk to them in a more informal round table discussion, said Northwest Science and Innovation Society (NSIS) communications consultant Naomi Gourlay.
The conference is aimed at young women in Grades 10 to 12 and organizers are hoping for more than 50 girls to attend from Terrace and Kitimat, she added.
This year's keynote speaker will be Amy Klepetar, assistant professor and undergraduate coordinator for nursing at the UNBC Terrace campus.
Confirmed speakers as of the end of October are Lizzie Brown, project engineer for Lapointe Engineering; Sarah Railton, silviculture forester for Brinkman Forestry; Amy Lambert, dentist at Park Ave. Dental Clinic; Nathalie Jorriman, metallurgist for Rio Tinto Alcan; Julie Stevens, industrial systems analyst for Rio Tinto Alcan; Catharine White, microbiologist and professor at Northwest Community College and Chelsea Fladhamer, medical radiologic technologist/mammography technologist at Kitimat General Hospital.
The idea is for participants to learn how women professionals succeed in their science and technology careers.
Northwest Community College and UNBC representatives will have be on hand with displays and information on the sciences at both institutions.
Quantum Leaps Conference is Nov. 12 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the UNBC Terrace campus. Pre-register online or fill out a form at your high school office.