In its continued effort showcasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) opportunities for girls, the Lake Washington branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual conference at Bellevue College.

Expanding Your Horizons, in its 29th year of support from AAUW, will host more than 600 girls in grades 9-12 at the college campus from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, March 27 showcasing more than 50 different presentations from women currently working in STEM fields.

Marcia Johnson, spokeswoman for AAUW’s Lake Washington branch, said it’s imperative girls in high school get to see female role models in STEM fields and the work they’re involved with.

FYH has three main goals, she said, which include; increasing the interest of young women in STEM “through positive, hands-on experiences;” foster awareness of career opportunities in STEM fields; and to provide young women with opportunities to meet and interact with positive role models who are active STEM-related careers.

Student workshops range from occupational therapy demonstrations with Constance Ballou, to videogame development with Microsoft program manager Katie Doran to criminal scene investigations with female Seattle police officers.

For more information about the workshop, visit www.lakewashington-wa.aauw.net