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Expanding Your Horizons Thurston County 2024 Conference – March 15th! 

TOGETHER! is excited to announce the Expanding Your Horizons Thurston County (EYH) Conference will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2024, at South Puget Sound Community College! This annual event, now organized by TOGETHER!, continues to inspire and empower the next generation of women and non-binary youth interested in STEM fields. For over 35 years, Expanding Your Horizons has been dedicated to advancing representation of women, and more recently women of color and nonbinary people, in STEM. The conference features keynote speakers and hands-on workshops led by QTBIPOC women who are leaders in their respective fields. Thurston EYH attracts students from a wide region, including Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Pierce counties and beyond. The event is specifically designed for girls, and trans and non-binary youth of all genders, in grades 6–8 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, and math. 

This conference is a response to the growing need for initiatives that inspire and support youth from diverse backgrounds to explore STEM careers. By increasing access and representation and working to remove barriers for youth furthest from educational justice, we unlock potential and strengthen our shared future, helping shape a more diverse and innovative workforce that will address global challenges and create a positive impact in our local communities. This year’s conference promises to offer engaging, interactive sessions that will encourage students to explore the many exciting opportunities in STEM.

Interested in presenting or sponsoring? Reach out to us at eyh@watogether.org today! We look forward to seeing you on March 15, 2024, at South Puget Sound Community College!