Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a registration fee?
Yes. There is a small registration fee to cover a portion of the expenses. The student fee is $10 and the adult fee is $10. We thank our sponsors for the ability to help keep registration costs low.
What if we cannot afford the registration fee?
No scholarships will be given the day of the conference.
Why is there a need for special conferences just for girls?
The 2000 Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology Development (CAWMSET) stated, “Today’s U.S. economy depends more than ever on the talents of skilled, high-tech workers. To sustain America’s preeminence we must take drastic steps to change the way we develop our workforce. An increasingly large proportion of the workforce consists of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities- groups not well represented in science, engineering, and technology (SET) fields,” Furthermore, our whole nation profits when women have the same opportunities as their male counterparts.
What type of workshops are held?
Each EYH conference features hands-on activities. These are the “bread and butter” of every Expanding Your Horizons event. At EYH conferences girls participate in fun and challenging hands-on math, science and engineering activities led by career women.
Through these important hands-on workshops, young women learn that studying math and science can be fun! They participate in fun experiments and learn about the importance of studying as much math as possible in high school. By using local volunteers to lead workshops, girls meet with mathematicians, engineers and scientists who live and work in their own communities, who serve as role models at the conference, and who may serve as possible mentors in the future.
When does registration open?
Conference registration is now closed for 2023.
How do I register my daughter(s) for the conference ONLINE?
The preferred method of registration is online via the Conference Registration link on the “Registration” page of this website. The registration fee is $10 per student.
First, you need to fill out and submit the online registration form where you can rank workshop categories in order of preference. Your daughter will be assigned to workshops based on those preferences, with priority given to those who register earlier. She will receive her schedule with assigned workshops at check-in on the day of the conference.
Second, you need to print, fill out, sign, and send the Release Form (downloadable in the “Registration” page of this website) along with the $10 registration fee (checks made payable to: Notre Dame Expanding Your Horizons) to:
Notre Dame EYH c/o Nell Karpinski
252 Nieuwland Science Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5637
Payment can also be made on our online payment portal.
Note: Workshops are assigned on a first come/first served basis. Workshops will not be assigned until payment is received.
How do I register my daughter(s) for the conference BY MAIL?
First, you must complete the Registration Form (downloadable in the “Registration” section of this website) where you can rank workshop categories in order of preference. Your daughter will be assigned three workshops based on those preferences, with priority given to those who register earlier. She will receive her schedule with assigned workshops at check-in on the day of the conference.
Second, you need to print, fill out, and sign the Release Form (downloadable in the “Registration” page of this website)
Third, you must send both forms, along with the $10 registration fee (checks made payable to: Notre Dame Expanding Your Horizons) to:
Notre Dame EYH c/o Nell Karpinski
251 Nieuwland Science Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5637
Note: Workshops are assigned on a first come/first served basis. Workshops will not be assigned until payment is received.
When is the deadline for registration?
Registration forms, release forms, and $10 registration fees must be received by:
School groups (maximum 25 individuals): April 1, 2023
Individuals: April 8, 2023
Can I reserve spots for my school group?
What grade levels are eligible to attend?
Is food provided?
Yes, a breakfast snack (granola bar) and drink will be provided. Lunch will also be provided and includes a sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit and choice of drink (water, juice). We are currently working on plans to keep this as safe as possible amid the ongoing pandemic.
What should I wear?
What happens if I have to cancel my registration?
If you find out that your daughter/student can no longer make the conference after applying, please contact us at eyhnd@nd.edu and let us know that your daughter/student can no longer attend.