We are excited to announce that GEMS 2010 will be held on Thursday November 18th at the Keauhou Outrigger Beach Resort. More information on our 2010 GEMS program for fifth grade girls on the west side of the Big Island will be forthcoming soon. For more information, contact GEMS Chairperson, Cindy Armer at cbarmer@hotmail.com. The following information is retained for reference.

Ever imagine what it would be like to be a Chef or a Dentist or a Scuba Diver? Are you curious to learn what a Chemist, a Marine Biologist, or an Architect do at work?

If you are a fifth grade girl living in West Hawaii, you are invited to spend the day with us at GEMS-Girls Exploring Math & Science. Women from our community women will introduce you to their occupations and show you how they use math and science in their daily work.

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At GEMS, you will:

• Get a cool GEMS T-shirt
• Learn about nutrition while you enjoy a delicious breakfast
• Visit interesting exhibits
• Attend three different hands-on workshops
• Enjoy lunch at the Keauhou Beach Resort
• See how math and science apply to our everyday world

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2009 GEMS Workshops

	1.	Pedal Power: Make Your Own Energy Calculate how much energy your body can generate while you blend up a delicious smoothie with a bicycle blender. Laura Dierenfield, Executive Director PATH, People's Advocacy for Trails Hawaii
	2.	(Nature x Design) + Construction = Architecture Learn how architecture connects you to a specific place and apply what you learn in a treasure hunt. Kari Kimura, AIA, Partner of Roth Kimura, LLP
	3.	Coral Reef Critters Explore tide pools and peek into the world of the animals living there. Solve the mystery of the unknown sands. Sara Peck, UH Sea Grant Extension Service, West Hawaii
	4.	Malama Kai: Taking Care of Our Ocean Learn what it means to be a marine biologist and why they are so important in Hawaii. Laura Livnat, Kara Osada, and Camille Barnett, DNLR Division of Aquatic Resources, Kona
	5.	What To Do with Your $$Money$$ Ever wonder how you can save enough money to buy stuff you want, or how to make your money grow? Find out with our fun projects! Dale Ishida Suezaki, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
	6.	The Art and Science of Food Discover the delicious connections among nutrition, math, cooking, and science. Chefs Jean Hull, American Culinary Federation, Simone White, Hawaii Community College, Karen Carrier, and Roswitha Fowler, ACF Chef & Child Program, Kona Kohala Chapter
	7.	Animal Doctors Veterinarians and veterinary assistants work with everything from alligators to zebras. Explore the exciting world of working with animals. Dr. Beth Jose, DVM, Alii Veterinary Clinic
	8.	Discovering the Isle of GEMS? Use the basics of land surveying to find your way around your own tropical island. Chrystal Thomas Yamasaki, Surveyor, and Kimberly Yamasaki, Wes Thomas and Associates
	9.	Exploring Rainbows Discover how light and rainbows help astronomers understand and explore the mysteries of the universe. Mary Beth Laychak, Service Observer/Outreach Coordinator, Nadine Manset, Resident Astronomer, and Sarah Gajadhar, Engineer, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
	10.	Creative Computer Programming Transform yourself into a "Program Master" and create a "NanoGEMS" name tag to take home. Liz Chock and Myrna Tsubota, Software Engineers, W.M. Keck Observatory
	11.	Teamwork in Health Care: "Code 500" Experience a "Code 500" emergency and learn what makes a successful health care team. Dr. Robin Seto, M.D., Kaiser internist and Kona Community Hospital staff, and Lori Cannon, ER nurse, Kona Community Hospital and certified flight nurse
	12.	Smile! Discover how dentists and hygienists keep those "gems" in your mouth healthy. Dr. Leesa Miyasato, D.D.S., and staff; Waimea Smiles
	13.	Where in the World are you? Unravel the mystery of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and how it uses satellites to help you figure out where you are and where you want to go. Carol Zee, President, West Hawaii Technical Services
	14.	Underwater Adventure Learn fun, fascinating facts about women in diving, ocean ecology, marine technology, and the science of snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Wendy Laros, SCUBA instructor, Jack's Diving Locker
	15.	Helping Hands Learn now to help special keiki help themselves by using cool tools to do everyday things. Allison Rigg, Occupational Therapist, Hawaiian Rehabilitation Services
	16.	Cosmetics and Kitchen Chemistry Learn how to make skin lotion using materials and equipment found in your kitchen. Barbara Zazzi, M.S., Professor, Hawaii Community College

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Mahalo to our Sponsors, Volunteers, and Community Supporters who make GEMS possible.

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