Women in STEM: Saving Lives with Charles River - Mattawan - csa
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Date: Thu Oct 15, 5:30 PM EST - Thu Oct 15, 8:00 PM EST
Category:
  • STEM
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Volunteers

Join us at Charles River, Mattawan, the world's largest non-clinical research site, for an exploration of local STEM careers. Hear from real-world, female scientists on how they contribute to bringing vital medicines safely to people and pets around the world, followed by a laboratory tour, and hands-on STEM activities demonstrating some of the science used by scientists in their day-to-day. A free pizza dinner and the STEM Career Exploration badge are included.

This program will spark interest in the following career paths: chef, baker, food chemist
Outcomes: D2, D3, D4, D5, C1, C4, C5, T2, T4, T5

*Please make us aware of any food allergies or dietary restrictions*

Included in Girl Registration Cost:
* 2.5 hours of programming with Charles River
* A chance to meet female scientists and learn about their work
* A laboratory tour and hands on STEM activities
* Pizza Dinner
 *Earn and Receive your STEM Career Exploration Badge

Costs:
Free!

PLEASE note that this is NOT a drop-off event and proper Girl Scout to Adult safety ratios MUST be met in order to participate in the event. At least two adults are REQUIRED to accompany every troop/group to an event.
For more information on Ratios, pleaseclick here for the link to Safety Activity Checkpoints and refer to page 7. 

Registration deadline: October 1, 2026 (or sooner if event reaches capacity)

For program questions, please email Elijah Barker at ebarker@gshom.org

For registration questions, please email helpdesk@gshom.org

Don't forget to check out our onlineGirl Scout Shop