Welcome from Founder and President
Greetings Young Women:
Sistahs, Inc. S.E.S.H.A.T (Seeking Excellence in Science,
Healthcare, Arithmetic, and Technology) Conference on Math
and Science for African American Girls. The purpose behind
this conference is to introduce each of you to careers in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and to expose you
to professional women practicing in the aforementioned
fields.
Research has demonstrated that even though girls perform as
well as boys in science and math, there is a marked loss in
interest in STEM areas that occurs in middle school.
Moreover, girls attitudes about careers in math and
science affect their persistence and involvement in advanced
coursework during their high school years. Our conference speaks to
and answers what the research has revealed by showing you
your possibilities through brilliant and successful women
who have sat where you sit.
It has been said that the strength of the STEM workforce is
viewed as an indicator of a nation's ability to sustain
itself. As young women, you hold the future of our world in
your heads and hands.
It is our vision that one day you will cultivate the
Seshat mathematical genius within you carrying forth a
legacy of excellence and leadership in math, science, and
related disciplines.
Sincerely,
Tonia Causey-Bush, Ph.D.
President/CEO, Sacred Sistahs, Inc.
