Women In Natural Sciences Nominations Are Open (Young Women in 8th Grade) – Feb 15

Posted by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University on January 16, 2024

The Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) Program at The Academy of Natural Sciences is currently in the nomination portion of the application process in search of rising 9th grade students for the 2024 cohort. The WINS program is a summer and afterschool enrichment program for girls ages 14-18 from various charter and public high schools throughout The School District of Philadelphia. WINS helps young women explore sciences through interactive lessons, workshops, internships, employment, and volunteer opportunities. The program also encourages and supports these young women pursue higher education through college tours and workshops about the undergraduate experience.

Nomination Eligibility:

• Young women currently in 8th grade
• B average grades
• Planning to attend a public or charter high school in Philadelphia this Fall 2024.
• Motivated and prepared to invest in their own success with the support of program mentors

We hope to receive all nominations via virtual submission portal  or by completing a nomination form and emailing it to ans_wins@drexel.edu no later than Thursday, February 15, 2024:

• Nomination form for family and friends
• Nomination form for teachers and counselors

To learn more about the program visit our website. Please share this with your colleagues and if you have any questions, contact Dominique A. Thomas at dat55@drexel.edu.

Informational letter.