Institutional Partnerships

Youth Conferences

Through the leadership of WIST, Argonne annually offers immersive youth conferences catering to STEM-engaged students. Women in Science and Technology (WIST) serves to attract, maintain, and build a professional workforce of scientists and engineers by encouraging students to develop and pursue STEM pathways.

At Argonne, WIST yearly facilitates two all-day conferences for young students to discover and explore their interests in science and engineering:

Introduce a Generation to Engineering Day – An engineering-focused opportunity open to 8th-graders. Participants will get the chance to:

  • Enjoy motivational presentations by scientists and engineers.
  • Connect with Argonne mentors.

Science Careers in Search of Women – Covering all areas of Argonne’s mission science, this conference is open to high school girls. Participants will get the chance to:

  • Meet over 50 different scientists and engineers.
  • Participate in motivational presentations.
  • Contribute in career panel discussions.
  • Engage with working professionals at the career booth exhibit.
  • Discuss research posters presented by scientists and engineers.
  • Complete individual career and leadership assessments.