Tools and Technology for Girls (TNT Girls): Preparing Females to Succeed in Physics


Project PIs: Sigford, Ann; Clarke, Margaret J.; Mehrotra, Chandra M.

Project Institution: College of St. Scholastica

Project Duration: September 1, 1997 - August 31, 2000

Project Description: Tools & Technology will involve middle school girls, teachers and parents in hands-on physics activities. The program includes a one week summer residential experience, monthly activities throughout the school year and a culminating TNT Girls Expo at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Dissemination activities will include publications and presentations, networking with parallel programs for teachers and families and a training session for museum staff.

Project Contact:
Ann Sigford
College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

NSF Project Number: 9710974