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The speaker series Girls Interested in Real Life Science (GIRLS) continues as the Ocean Explorium welcomes Sara MacSorley, project administrator for the NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) in Rhode Island. Ms. MacSorley has had many experiences in marine biology. While participating in a study-abroad program in Bermuda conducting marine research, she learned that she did not enjoy research as much as she had predicted. Faced with changing her perceptions of her future career, Sara turned to her mentors and through their help, found and is still finding the path that she truly enjoys. Saras professional interests lie in scientific communication, marine science education in informal settings, and helping young women get started on their own paths to careers in science. Ms. MacSorley will speak to the audience on how to best use the people in your life who support you to help you challenge yourself and reach your goals. Currently, Sara works as the project administrator for RI EPSCoR, where she helps other people do research in Marine Science. EPSCoR works to advance marine life science research and education in Rhode Island, and aims to integrate programs around the research theme of how climate variability affects marine life.
The Girls Interested in Real Life Science (GIRLS) series runs each Thursday in March and features inspiring speakers drawn from professions in which the STEM subjects play a major role.
The series continues with:
March 22: Sara MacSorley, NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
March 29: Kate Clopeck, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Community Water Solutions
The Girls Interested in Real Life Science (GIRLS) speaker series is free and open to the public, thanks to the support of the Womens Fund. Doors open at 5:00 pm each Thursday in March for refreshments and mingling in the Ocean Explorium before the talks begin at 5:30 pm. Students will receive a special memento to indicate attendance at each week’s event. Girls and boys in grades 5 12 are encouraged to attend: families are always welcome!
The Ocean Explorium is grateful to the Womens Fund for making the GIRLS speaker series possible. We look forward to students of all ages attending the evening speaker series to be inspired by women who have found success in the STEM subjects.
The Ocean Explorium is located at 174 Union Street in downtown New Bedford and is handicap accessible via the rear entrance. Call 508.994.5400 for after-hours access.
For further information, contact Abbey Spargo at aspargo@oceanexplorium.org or 508.994.5400, or visit the Ocean Explorium website at www.oceanexplorium.org.
