GEMS explore math and science at UWP

More than middle school girls from Gilmore, Gifford, Jerstad-Agerholm, McKinley, Mitchell, Starbuck, and REAL schools in Racine were at UW-Parkside for the annual GEMS Conference (Girls Empowered by Math and Science). The day began with a welcome from UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford. Faculty and staff from UW-Parkside and Gateway Technical College along with community presenters lead science and math workshops throughout the day.

Eye See! Using an ophthalmolscope, Annalyce of McKinley Middle School in Racine views the retina of her friend Aiyana from Gilmore Middle School. The girls took part in the annual GEMS Conference at UW-Parkside