Women in Science, Math, and Technology Career Pen Pals Project Exhibit

(on display at the Normal Public Library

for Women's History Month, March 2005)

 

Jane Sumrall

Participating PJHS Teacher

 

Students of Jane Sumrall's math & science courses at participated in this project coordinated by Grace Foote Johns of the ISU Physics Department for the Expanding Your Horizons Through Math, Science, and Technology Conference, AWIS-HOI, and the ISU Physics Department.

 

Grace Foote Johns

ISU Physics Department

(click here for a pdf with bios of the women professionals)

 

Student Career Question

Woman Professional

(response letter)

 

Melanie G.

 

 

How can I combine my love of marine biology with environmental studies?

 

Ms. Amy Bloom

ISU Geography-Geology

(letter)

 

Jackie S. and Allison M.

 

 

How can we combine our loves of animals

and mathematics into a rewarding career?

 

Dr. Zahia Drici

IWU Mathematics

(letter)

 

Mikhayla S.

 

 

What is the process for recycling and reusing water?  How does pollution affect the way that water is processed?

 

Ms. Dawn Perry

Water Project Engineer

Town of Normal

(letter)

 

Monica S.

 

 

Can you give young adolescent girls tips that will

benefit our health in the future?

 

Dr. Laura Vogel

ISU Biological Sciences

(letter)

 

Erin J. and Lindsey S.

 

 

What do you recommend for someone who wants to combine computer science and mathematics

into a meaningful career?

 

Ms. Sarah Walczynski

Computers & Web Design

ISU LILT Lab

(letter)

 

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