Together with the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Center for Educational Technology, it is my pleasure to invite you to Delaware’s fourth annual DigiGirlz Day on Wednesday, March 5, at the New Castle campus of Wilmington University. This exciting program for local girls in the 8th and 9th grades will highlight career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

We know that STEM is important for global competiveness. The purpose of the DigiGirlz program is to address the declining enrollment of young women entering the STEM fields. Through this program,we will engage young women in lively discussions about technology, dispel the many myths about a STEM education, and offer hands-on “fun” activities.

This program is offered through a unique partnership between Microsoft Corporation, the Department of Education, the Delaware Center for Educational Technology and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information.

8:30 Registration
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:40 Breakout Session #1
11:50 Lunch & Keynote
12:45 Breakout Session #2
2:35 Closing Remarks /Raffle
3:00 Group Photo

Our goal is to make an impact on girls to consider higher education and careers in technology to address the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Thank you for your consideration of this important event to support the young women in our communities who share an interest in technology and business.

This event is open to Delaware 8th and 9th grade girls, is free of charge for all participants, and includes a pizza lunch. Registration to attend the 2014 Delaware DigiGirlz Day is being accepted at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delaware-digigirlz-day-2014-tickets-7666583959 until all available openings are filled.

Sincerely,
Elayne Starkey
Chief Security Officer
Delaware Department Technology and Information