The following conferences focus on the issues of young girls and their involvement in math, science, and technology.

• March 13-14, 1998 - San Francisco, CA
  Sixth Annual Conference on Project-Based Learning

  This conference provides opportunities for teachers to learn beginning to advanced strategies for implementing project-based learning across the curricula. A 1-day pre-Conference Institute provides a special focus on integrating technology as a tool for enhancing curriculum and increasing student achievement. This year's guest luncheon speaker is Dr. Jane Goodall. Keynote speaker is Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao of Physics, and most recently The Web of Life.

  Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  San Francisco, CA
  For more information:
  http://www.autodesk.com/foundation
  415-507-5664

  
  

• February 28, 1998 - San Francisco, CA
  "For You For A Change" sponsored by WomenKind
  A Day Devoted to Women's Health

  WomenKind is dedicated to helping women learn more about their health, identify ways to improve their well-being, and prepare for health changes that await them. Women of the 90's - whatever their age - are often overwhelmed by a multitude of obligations, including children, aging parents, marriages, relationships and jobs. When do you have time to concentrate on learning how to take better care of yourself? "For You For A Change" gives you a one-stop shop to learn how to have and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Now in its fourth year, this day long event draws women from all over the Bay Area. Enjoy a time of renewal as you learn from the experts how to start that fitness program, manage the symptoms. of PMS, or find the emotional courage to face life's challenges. Featured speakers include, Tara Fields, PhD, the popular psychotherapist and author of "Women and Change: Finding Your Courage, Restoring Your Will," and Suzie Woodward Morris, CEO of Strategic Imaging, the nationally-known Image Management Company, and author of "Image: MS.Jekyll, Ms. Hyde or Doria Grey?"

  The conference is sponsored by WomenKind. It will be held on Saturday, February 28, 1998 at the San Francisco Hilton at the San Francisco International Airport from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Conference fee is $40.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Pre-registration is required, seating is limited. For more information write:
  WomenKind
  450 Stanyan Street
  San Francisco, CA 94117
  or call
  (415) 750-5775 in the San Francisco area or (650) 482-6065 in the San Mateo area.