2005:

• Girls:
  • "It was so interesting that I might have found what I want to do as a profession when I get older." - 8th grader, Canandaigua Middle School
  • "I loved meeting the people and being exposed to branches of science I never knew existed." - 8th grader, Pierre van Cortlandt
  • "It was very organized and everyone was friendly and the workshops were really fun!" - 8th grader, Graperville Christian
  • "I liked learning new things I never thought about before." - 7th grader, Warwick Valley Middle School
  • "I liked being exposed to college female scientists who were enthusiastic." - 8th grader, Canandaigua Middle School
  • "I liked how it made math and science fun!" - 8th grader, Otto Shortell Middle School
• Adults:
  • "Everything is exceptionally done. Attention to detail is outstanding."
  • "This was a wonderful experience. I appreciate all the time that was spent organizing an event this large. A HUGE Thank you."
  • "It was an excellent opportunity for my students and I look forward to bringing them back next year!"
  • "Organization was flawless."
  • "Professors are an inspiration. Their sharing of personal experiences lent a real life insight into a career in science. Thank you!"
  • "EYH is hands-down the most informative, well-organized and intelligent conference on any scale."

2004:

• Girls:
  • "I liked all the workshops - I thought that they were very good. They encouraged me to take science and math. The people were very helpful."
  • "I learned that math and science are IMPORTANT in the future."
  • "It really opened my eyes to what I could really do when I get older ... the workshops were a lot of fun."
  • "I liked the fact that it's all girls because sometimes boys just act stupid. Girl Power!"
• Adults:
  • "The excitement and enthusiasm of the EYH grad students was contagious."
  • "The volunteers were outstanding and the whole conference was VERY well organized."
  • "It was wonderful for me as a parent to see my daughter get so excited about science."
  • "A wonderful mother/daughter experience."
  • "The most organized, informative, student-friendly conference I have ever attended."

2003:

• Girls:
  • "I liked learning new things. It had a lot of impact on how I feel about science."
  • "I liked being able to do things instead of just reading about it."
  • "I learned different ways to strategize and make quick decisions."
• Adults:
  • "What a gift to the girls in the community."
  • "A great opportunity for students and also adults; I learned some things that I hadn't explored before."
  • "I think this is an awesome idea. Keep up the good work."

Expanding Your Horizons
Cornell University
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607-255-9547