Upcoming Events!
AGSS will be back in 2019 with some brand-new workshops! Stay tuned and enjoy the rest of your December!
Past Workshops and Events
2018-2019
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Aerospace Workshop - December 9 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Are you interested in learning about space and the world around you? Join us for an exciting workshop about aerospace and its potential to change the world. Build space landers, launch rockets, and win prizes! We will also be having guest speaker Brian Keating, a professor from UCSD, speak about his work and exciting opportunities for women in the field. For girls in grades 4-8. AGSS would like to thank the Mission Valley Public Library and Dr. Brian Keating for their support of the Aerospace Workshop! |
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Game Theory Workshop - November 24 @ La Jolla Riford Public Library
Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to play rock, paper, scissors? Or why your friend always wins when you flip a coin? With game theory, you’ll study the probability of decision-making and chance, win prizes, and design your own simple game! For girls in grades 5-8. AGSS would like to thank the La Jolla Riford Library for their support of the Game Theory Workshop! |
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Lego Mindstorms Workshop - November 4 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Do you want to build and program autonomous robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS? Study the basics of mechanics, electronic design, sensors, and programming! Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience and team competition with LEGO cart. For girls in grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank the wonderful people of the Mission Valley Public Library for their support of the Lego Mindstorms Workshop! |
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Gases Workshop - October 14 @ Carmel Valley Public Library
Want to learn why wind blows, or why containers break open at high elevations? Study all about the chemistry and physics of gases, and use this knowledge to make bottles jump off the table, fill bags with air in less than a second, and more! For girls in grades 3-5. AGSS would like to thank the Carmel Valley Public Library for their support of the Gases Workshop! |
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Knot Theory Workshop - September 30 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Want to explore math outside of the usual addition, subtraction, and multiplication? Learn about tying knots, mathematical proofs, DNA, and why the universe might just be shaped like a donut—with plenty of snacks, prizes, and lots of hands-on activities! For girls in grades 3-5. AGSS would like to thank the Mission Valley Public Library for their support of the Knot Theory Workshop! |
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Circuitry Workshop - August 26 @ North University Community Library
How does electricity work? What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance? Answer these questions with a series of hands-on experiments! Learn to read circuit diagrams and identify short-circuits, then build your own LED night lights and breadboard projects! For girls in grades 5-8. AGSS would like to thank Mr. Heldt of The Bishop's School and the lovely people at the North University Community Library for their support of the Circuitry Workshop! |
2017-2018
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Python Programming Workshop - May 20 @ Mission Valley Public Library
An introductory Python programming workshop for girls in grades 3-8. Learn programming with Python’s Turtle class - draw faces, fractals, and more with digital turtles! For returning members, we’ll cover recursion and other advanced topics. Digital turtles to program with, and fun turtle erasers for prizes… so tons of turtles, programs, and prizes. This will be the last workshop for Veronica Tang, Flora Chen, William Tian, and Sahil Malhotra before they head off to college. ( ´•̥̥̥ω•̥̥̥` ) AGSS would like to thank the Mission Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Python Programming Workshop! |
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Annual All Girls Math Tournament @ San Diego - April 15 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Calling all aspiring mathematicians! Join us for a fun math tournament where girls will have the chance to compete individually and in groups. There will be medals and cool prizes! (and cookies…) Guest speaker: Richard Rusczyk, founder of Art of Problem Solving For all girls in grades 3-8! AGSS would like to thank Math for Service and the Mission Valley Public Library for their support of the All Girls Math Tournament! |
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Biology Workshop - March 4 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Discover the building blocks of life: What defines life? What are cells made of? Work together to solve puzzles, dissect flowers, witness photosynthesis, and extract strawberry DNA (what?!?!)! For girls in grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank the Mission Valley Public Library for their support of the Biology Workshop! |
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Chemistry Workshop - Feb. 18 @ Carmel Valley Public Library
Have you ever wondered why oil and water don't mix or how dish detergent works? Study surface tension and polarity with us, and use these fundamental chemical principles to make chromatography bookmarks, create explosions of color, and power sailboats! For girls in grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank the Carmel Valley Public Library for their amazing support of the Chemistry Workshop! |
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Circuitry Workshop - Feb. 4 @ Mission Valley Public Library
How does electricity work? What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance? Answer these questions with a series of hands-on experiments! Learn to read circuit diagrams and identify short-circuits, then build your own LED night lights and breadboard projects! For girls in grades 5-8. AGSS would like to thank Mr. Heldt of the Bishop's School as well as the Mission Valley Public Library for their wonderful support of the Circuitry Workshop! |
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Robotics Workshop for the Nazareth School Girl Scouts - Jan. 7 @ Mission Valley Public Library
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots sing, dance, draw, and send messages! An introduction to robotics with a drag-and-drop programming language. AGSS would like to thank Mrs. Shirley Miranda and the Mission Valley Public Library and the Nazareth Girl Scouts Troupe for their amazing support of the Robotics Workshop! |
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Knot Theory, Math Workshop - Dec. 16 @ La Jolla Riford Branch Library 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Want to explore math outside of the usual addition, subtraction, and multiplication? Learn about tying knots, mathematical proofs, DNA, and why the universe might just be shaped like a donut — with plenty of snacks, prizes, and lots of hands-on activities! For girls from grades 3-5. AGSS would like to thank the La Jolla Riford Library for their gracious support of the Knot Theory Workshop! |
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Lego Mindstorms Workshop - Nov 26 @ Mission Valley Public Library @ 2:00 - 4:30pm
Do you want to build and program autonomous robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS? Study the basics of mechanics, electronic design, sensors, and programming! Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience and team competition with LEGO cart! For girls from grade 3-8 AGSS would like to thank FTC teams Clueless, Inspiration, and Rise of Hephaestus and the Mission Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Lego Mindstorms Workshop! |
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Sunday, October 29, 2017 Robotics Workshop @ Mission Valley Public Library @ 2:00 - 4:30pm
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots sing, dance, draw, and send messages! An introduction to robotics with a drag-and-drop programming language. AGSS would like to thank Mrs. Shirley Miranda, Parallax and the Mission Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Robotics Workshop! |
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Sunday, October 15, 2017 Chemistry Workshop @ North University Community Branch Library @ 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Have you ever wondered why oil and water don’t mix or how dish detergent works? Study surface tension and polarity with us, and use these fundamental chemical principles to make chromatography bookmarks, create explosions of color, and power sailboats! For girls from grades 5-8. AGSS would like to thank North University Community Branch Library for their gracious support of the Chemistry Workshop! |
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Sunday, September 17, 2017 Biology Workshop @ Carmel Valley Library 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Discover the building blocks of life: What defines life? What are cells made of? Work together to solve puzzles, dissect flowers, witness photosynthesis, and extract strawberry DNA (what?!?!)! For girls from grades 4-8. AGSS would like to thank Carmel Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Biology Workshop! |
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Sunday, September 10, 2017 Robotics Workshop @ Mission Valley Library 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots sing, dance, draw, and send messages! An introduction to robotics with a drag-and-drop programming language. AGSS would like to thank Mrs. Shirley Miranda, Parallax and the Mission Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Robotics Workshop! |
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Sunday, August 6, 2017 Astronomy Workshop: Solar Eclipses @ Carmel Valley Library 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Learn about the solar system, the sun, and in particular, the history, mathematics, and science behind solar eclipses, as well as the social aspect of observing them. Join us for a talk by guest speaker, Eric Sprunk, and a fun, hands-on collaborative project: pinhole cameras! For girls from grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank the Carmel Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the Astronomy Workshop! |
2016-2017
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Sunday, June 18, 2017 Aerospace Workshop @ Pacific Beach Library 2:00 - 4:45 pm
Study basic physics as well as real aerospace terminology and concepts used in the industry today. Learn about engineering principles such as lift, drag, and thrust by launching your own paper rocket and building a shock absorbing system! For girls in grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank the Pacific Beach Library for their gracious support of the Aerospace Workshop. |
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Sunday, June 4, 2017 Robotics Workshop @ North University Library 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots sing, dance, draw, and send messages! An introduction to robotics with a drag-and-drop programming language. AGSS would like to thank Mrs. Shirley Miranda and the North University Library for their support! |
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Spring into STEAM With the San Diego Public Libraries - Mathematical Origami (w/ Paper Insects!)
March 11 @ San Carlos Library, March 18 @ Ocean Beach Library, March 25 @ North University Library, May 13 @ University Heights Library In this hands-on, interactive workshop, students from grades 3-8 will develop an intuitive understanding of 3D shapes and explore the finer details of spatial geometry. Through creative work with paper (and paper insects!), participants can develop their understanding of math and geometry and work with peers in a fun, supportive environment. This event is open to all genders. AGSS would like to thank the San Diego Public Library for their wonderful support of STEAM! |
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Sunday, April 2, 2017 All Girls Math Tournament @ San Diego @ Carmel Valley Public Library 1:00 - 4:30 pm
All Girls STEM Society and Math for Service are proud to present the 3rd annual All Girls Math Tournament @ San Diego! Look forward to a fun math tournament where girls will have the chance to compete individually and in groups. There will be a chance to win medals and cool prizes. Look forward to cookies, a Disney themed team round, and a lots of other cool math! This event is open to girls in grades 3-8. AGSS would like to thank Math for Service, Qualcomm, ARRIS and Wolfram for their gracious support. |
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Saturday, February 18, 2017 2:00 - 4:30 pm Math Workshop at La Jolla-Riford Branch Library
Join All Girls STEM Society for another fun day of math! Learn math fundamentals, such as decimals, percentages, fractions, word problems, order of operations, and basic variables, then practice creative mathematical thinking with math competition problems on these topics. Also, work together to solve problems in the final team relay and win cool prizes! This specific workshop is for girls in grades 3- 5. AGSS would like to thank the San Diego La Jolla Riford Library for its gracious support of the Math workshop. |
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Sunday, December 18 2016 and Sunday, January 8, 2017 - Python Programming with Technical Turtles at Carmel Valley Public Library
All Girls STEM Society and Coding the Future presents: Python Programming with Technical Turtles, an introduction Python programming workshop for girls from grades 6-8. Learn programming with Python’s Turtle class - draw faces, snowflakes, fractals, and more with digital turtles! Digital turtles to program with, and fun turtle erasers for prizes… so tons of turtles, programs, and prizes. AGSS would like to thank the San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Python Programming Workshop. |
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Sunday, November 13 2016 - Python Programming with Technical Turtles at Carmel Valley Public Library
All Girls STEM Society and Coding the Future presents: Python Programming with Technical Turtles, an introduction Python programming workshop for girls from grades 3-5. Learn programming with Python’s Turtle class - draw faces, snowflakes, fractals, and more with digital turtles! Digital turtles to program with, and fun turtle erasers for prizes… so tons of turtles, programs, and prizes. AGSS would like to thank ARRIS and the San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Python Programming Workshop. |
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Sunday, October 23 2016 - Robotics Workshop at Carmel Valley Public Library
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots sing, dance, draw, and send messages! An introduction to robotics with a drag-and-drop programming language. AGSS would like to thank Ms. Shirley Miranda, ARRIS, Parallax and the San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Robotics Workshop. |
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Sunday, September 25 2016 - Mathematical Origami Workshop for grades 6-8 at Carmel Valley Public Library
In this hands-on, interactive workshop, girls from grades 6-8 will develop an intuitive understanding of 3D shapes and explore the finer details of spatial geometry. Through creative work with paper, participants can develop their understanding of math and geometry and work with peers in a fun, supportive environment. AGSS would like to thank the San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Mathematical Origami Workshop for grades 6-8. |
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Saturday, August 27 2016 - Mathematical Origami Workshop for grades 3 - 5 at La Jolla Public Library
Participants get to explore the geometry of regular polygons and further develop their understanding of these shapes through origami. Girls from grades 3-5 will learn about geometric principles using various regular polyhedrons as well as other shapes in a fun learning environment with cool prizes. AGSS would like to thank the La Jolla-Riford Library for its gracious support of the Mathematical Origami Workshop for grades 3-5. |
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July 30 - 31 2016 - Python Programming with Technical Turtles for grades 5 - 8 at Carmel Valley Public Library
All Girls STEM Society and Coding the Future presents: Python Programming with Technical Turtles, a two day programming getaway for girls from grades 5-8. Learn programming with Python’s Turtle class - draw faces, snowflakes, fractals, and more with digital turtles! Digital turtles to program with, and fun turtle erasers for prizes… so tons of turtles, programs, and prizes. AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Python Programming Workshop. |
2015-2016
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Sunday, May 22 2016 - Robotics Workshop at Carmel Valley Public Library
Get ready for an awesome hands-on experience with Scribblers (the S2 robot by Parallax)! Make these robots dance and draw! An introduction to robotics. AGSS would like to thank Ms. Shirley Miranda, Parallax, Mr. Milling of the Bishop's School, and San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Robotics Workshop. |
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Sunday, April 24 2016 - 2nd Annual All Girls Math Tournament @ San Diego
Another fun girls' day out - with math! Challenging problems, team competitions, metals/cool prizes, cookies, and free t-shirts! AGSS would like to thank Math for Service and San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for their gracious support of the All Girls Math Tournament. |
Sunday, March 20 2016 - San Diego Science Fair Family Day
All Girls STEM Society will be participating in this year's San Diego Science Fair Family Day! We will have a booth at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Come by to see recaps of this year's workshops, previews of future workshops, and some cool projects by our very own staff members! No registration, just stop by and support if you can!
More information here
All Girls STEM Society will be participating in this year's San Diego Science Fair Family Day! We will have a booth at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Come by to see recaps of this year's workshops, previews of future workshops, and some cool projects by our very own staff members! No registration, just stop by and support if you can!
More information here
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Sunday, January 31 2016 - Aerospace Workshop - SAN DIEGO, CA
Prepare to blast off in an awesome workshop where you get to construct your very own paper rocket, fly it, and take it home! Learn about the basics of physics and real aerospace terminology & concepts used in the industry today. AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Aerospace Workshops. |
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Sunday, November 8 - Math Workshops for Grades 3-5 and 6-8
Lectures for both Math foundations and competition mathematics. Bring a notebook and pencil and come to strengthen your math skills through games and activities! AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Math Workshops. |
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Saturday, October 3rd -Technology Workshop 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Basic website development, fun hands - on experience! Please bring your computer for a day of programming - filled fun! AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Technology Workshop. |
Sunday, August 30th -Technology Workshop 1:30 - 4 PM
Basic HTML & website development, fun hands - on experience! Please bring your computer for a day of programming-filled fun!
AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Technology Workshop.
Basic HTML & website development, fun hands - on experience! Please bring your computer for a day of programming-filled fun!
AGSS would like to thank San Diego Carmel Valley Public Library for its gracious support of the Technology Workshop.