Annual 'Expanding Your Horizons' conference moves to new location at Las Positas College

The 34th annual Tri-Valley Expanding Your Horizons Conference will be held Saturday, March 2, at a new location -- Las Positas College Gymnasium, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m.

The daylong event is held for girls, grades 6-9, from Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Sunol school districts to increase interest and foster awareness of careers in math and science. This year's theme is "Get Connected With Your Future." At the conference, girls will participate in hands-on workshops, a special group activity and a career fair. The conference also provides young women opportunities to meet and interact with positive role models who are actively engaged in math- and science-related careers.

For parents, there is a two-and-a-half hour workshop on college planning, academic requirements, financial aid and transferring to a four-year university. Registration is required. Parents may register online or by mailing in the registration form.

For more information on the conference and to register on-line, go to the Tri Valley EYH Website. Contact the tveyh [at] llnl.gov (EYH Hotline) or call 925-422-2453 for questions. Local organizations or businesses interested in donating or participating may tveyh [at] llnl.gov (email).

The conference is coordinated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Sandia National Laboratories/California, Las Positas College and the Association of University Women.