STEM and Digital Wellbeing Virtual Workshop - Summer 2021 Application
Description:
Researchers from the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab and the Computer Science Department at Wellesley College are hosting a free virtual summer workshop for middle school girls about designing healthier social media experiences.

The workshop will have 3 main components: a) reflection activities to explore how young girls use social media through photos, digital storytelling, and group discussions, b) STEM activities for designing new healthy social media experiences, and c) an interactive small and whole group learning experience featuring Wellesley College students as co-facilitators as well as expert speakers on STEM, digital citizenship, and online wellbeing. Topics discussed will include online self-regulation, social support, identity exploration, internet privacy, and STEM innovation and engagement.

Dates:
The workshop will be remote and run Monday - Thursday, July 19-22 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm EST. Although we are based on the east coast, participants are welcome from all over the country. We are accepting approximately 25 workshop participants.

Eligibility:
Participants must have Wifi access and a home device to attend Zoom meetings and access websites.
This year we are focusing on the experiences of girls and their digital worlds. Preference will be given to girls traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, e.g., as racial/ethnic minorities, first generation to attend college, etc. Priority will also be given to those from the summer 2020 waitlist.
Entering 6th-8th grade students in Fall 2021 and students who can attend all 4 days of the workshop.
Since workshops themes change from year to year, past workshop participants are welcome to join again!

Other Details:
Zoom login details will be sent to each student ahead of the workshop start date. All students will receive a Youth, Media, & Wellbeing research lab t-shirt from Wellesley College.  

For more details on our past workshops, check our webpage which will be updated as the event draws near:
https://www.wcwonline.org/summerworkshops



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How did you hear about this workshop? *
What school does your child attend? (include city, state) *
Student Name *
Student Gender (Our workshop focuses on girls or those who identify as girls.) *
Student Race/Ethnicity *
Student Date of Birth *
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Student Home Mailing Address *
Student Email Address (non-school email preferred) *
Student Phone Number *
Grade entering in Fall 2021 *
Check if any of the following are true for the student applicant: (None of these are required to enroll)
Please indicate which days of the workshop your child can attend. (Students that can attend all 4 days will be prioritized in workshop acceptance). *
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Why is your child interested in this program? Please provide a brief description: *
Emergency Contact (please provide name, phone number and relationship to student) *
Please select your child’s preferred adult t-shirt size: *
Digital Access: We will have internet access and a device to participate in Zoom meetings and take photos, such as a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. *In order to be considered for workshop participation, this item must be checked. *
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Media & Photography: I understand that if my child is accepted into the workshop, I will be provided with a media release form to indicate any permissions given for the use of video recording/photographs/ audiotapes taken of my child during the course of the summer workshop for promotional (including website, social media) and research purposes (including publications, presentations, and reports). We will use pseudonyms in all cases. *
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Code of Conduct: Workshop participants must follow the stated behavior expectations (e.g., being on time) and safety rules of their home middle school while participating in the online workshop. Staff reserve the right to dismiss any student whose behavior interferes with the rights and safety of others or consistently disrupts group dynamics or activities. All virtual sessions will be recorded. *In order to be considered for workshop participation, this item must be checked. *
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Parent Email Address *
I have read this form which explains the workshop to me. I understand that the workshop organizers will notify me within 3 weeks of the application submission and it's first come, first served. If you have any Qs about your application, you can contact the workshop coordinator, Alyssa at amannin5@wellesley.edu. If my child is accepted into the program, I give permission for my child to participate in the summer workshop. In the event that my child can no longer participate, I will notify the workshop organizers asap so that their slot can be given to someone on the wait list. Signing your name below indicates that you have read this form and agree that your child can participate. Your child also will provide his/her assent to participate on the first day of the workshop. Please electronically sign this form by typing your full name below. *
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