Women continue to be underrepresented in science and technology. Research shows that girls and young women lose interest in subjects and fields of study leading to scientific and technical careers long before they enter college. The Science Careers in Search of Women Conference was conceived to reach out and engage high school women and encourage them to consider careers in science and technology. Emphasis will be on exploring career opportunities and options in science and technology. In addition, information on employment trends and educational requirements will be presented. Speakers and panelists will come from a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. Ample time will be allowed for participants to meet with speakers and panelists to learn firsthand about life's rewards for women in science. The Conference will be held at Argonne National Laboratory, located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.

Argonne National Laboratory is a large multiprogram laboratory operated by the University of Chicago for the U.S. Department of Energy. Argonne's mission is to serve DOE and national security by advancing the frontiers of knowledge, by creating and operating forefront scientific user facilities, and by providing innovative and effective approaches and solutions to energy, environmental, and security challenges to national and global well-being, in the near and long term, as a contributing member of the DOE laboratory system.