The annual GEMS Conference was held in March at Dogwood Elementary, attracting over 250 girls and more than 150 parents.

Sponsored by AAUW of Reston-Herndon, Dogwood Elementary, and Lockheed-Martin, all attendees has a marvelous time.

GEMS in the news

GEMS Conference on Fairfax TV--scroll to MARCH

Workshops for Girls

Egg Drop Challenge

Gum Drop Challenge

Thinking Like a Scientist

What Floats Your Boat?

Building the PuffMobile

Crime Solving with Photo Forensics

Critter Care

Fun with Acids and Bases

Helicopter Design

High School and Beyond

Biodiversity

Handling Your Own Money

Microprocessor--Peanut Butter and Jelly

Paper Recycling

Polishing Pennies

Prepare for Your Future Career

Radioactive Ping Pong Balls

Small Basic

Strawberry DNA

Chemistry of H2O

Workshops for Adults

Academic Opportunities in FCPS

What's Normal for Your Daughter?

Resources for Encouraging Your Daughter

Questions and Answers from High School and Middle School Girls