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Cheryl D. Miller: Greenlight for girls: using robots and real-life role models to inspire girls to tackle STEMScientix European Conference, 6-8 May 2011, Brussels
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Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Using Robots and Role Models to Inspire Girls to Tackle STEM
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Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Helping Girls to Save the World!
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
About Greenlightforgirls.org
• Global Network:
• Founded in April 2010
• Brussels-based, with Board Members in India, Africa, US & EU
• Experts? Experts.
• Mission to promote STEM to girls of all ages and backgrounds, and
• Help girls to save the world, of course!
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls Day Brussels 2010
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls Day Brussels 2010
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
About Greenlightforgirls.org (2)
• Online Network:• Blog/Webpage: http://
www.greenlightforgirls.org
• Facebook: http://on.fb.me/greenlightforgirls
• LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/g4gLI
• Twitter: @green4girls
• Closed Social Networks (x2): • Girls: http://
greenlightforgirls.wiggio.com
• “DaisyChain” Network: http://daisychain.wiggio.com
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Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Greenlightforgirls.org in Practice
• FREE events promoting STEM to Girls:
• greenlight for girls Day Brussels 2010 - [http://bit.ly/g4gvid]
• greenlight for girls @ASIMO Studios - [http://bit.ly/ASMIOg4g]
• greenlight for girls @ASML Girlsday 2010 - [http://bit.ly/ASMLg4g]
• Three types of events, three business models => sustainable?
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Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls @ASIMO Studio
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls @ASIMO Studio
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Greenlightforgirls.org Philosophy
• Workshops are:• Personal - led by a (female)
professional Role Model in STEM or STEM-related area
• Hands-on - show & do• Results-oriented - take-
away, something girls have made,“AHA!” Moment
• Point is to “FICS” STEM learning:• Fun• Intuitive• Creative• Social
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Greenlightforgirls.org Future Vision• Approach which fosters “STAE”
• Skills: STEM Skills & Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Project-based learning, hardware & software skills
• Tools: State-of-the-Art ICT Infrastructure & STEM Tools
• Access: Connected Virtual & Real Networks, including Ambassadors, Young Ambassadors, etc. (Mentors/Role Models)
• Empowerment: Political, Corporate, Public-sector Support
• Global, virtual and real network of girls & mentors/role models with a social mission using STEM to save the world!
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls @ASML Girlsday 2011
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
greenlight for girls @ASML Girlsday 2011
Sunday 8 May 2011
Cheryl D. Miller, EU Director, Greenlightforgirls.org - Scientix Conference - 6-8 May 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
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Questions & Feedback Welcome!
Cheryl D. MillerTechnology Chair & European Director
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