An exciting conference for girls to explore STEM through hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and industry speakers.

This FREE conference is brought to you by GEAR UP New Mexico and STEM Santa Fe and open to students in 7th and 8th grades. This conference will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque.

Agenda Quick Glance

REGRISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 25, 2023

Thursday, February 23

2-5 PM: Arrival + registration + STEM fair 

5:30 PM: Dinner + keynote + evening activities 

7:30 PM: Dance + movie option

friday, february 24

8 AM: Breakfast

9-12 PM: Workshops - To Be Announced 

12-2 PM: Lunch + panel 

2-3 PM: Closing Session + departure


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keynote speaker Spotlight:

GITANJALI RAO

Gitanjali is the author of the book “Young Innovator’s Guide to STEM” and has been honored as: one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Science” in 2019, TIME’s “Top Young Innovator,” and “TIME Kid of the Year” for her innovations and STEM workshops, which she conducts globally. Her workshops have inspired over 70,000 students across six continents and 43 countries. In her sessions, she shares her own process of innovation that can be used by students all over the world. She often presents in global and corporate forums on innovation and the importance of STEM.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Students will observe and participate in activities that may involve building materials, robotics, coding, and science experiments using common household ingredients.

  • GEAR UP staff will transport students to and from the conference. GEAR UP staff members are district employees of the school your student attends.

  • Students are staying in a hotel and will be assigned a roommate. All students must be in their own hotel rooms between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Overnight security is on duty during the overnight hours.

  • Dress for the program is casual student attire. A conference t-shirt is provided and should be worn on Day 2. Jeans, pants and leggings are appropriate.