WHAT IS WOMEN SOAR? Girls in grades 8-12, teachers, parents, and women who have achieved success in non-traditional careers will come together amidst the exciting backdrop of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2006, the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” Presented in cooperation with the FAA, the purpose of Women Soar is to engage girls in EAA education programs, introduce them to exciting career opportunities, highlight educational resources available to them, and promote the belief that the sky is not the limit – that it is possible to achieve success in aviation, science, engineering, technology and more. Over the years, educators at EAA have developed numerous programs designed to build and preserve the environment in which innovation thrives, dreams grow, and where aspiring young people can begin building their future. Women Soar, the newest of these programs, aims to accomplish this and much more. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT When you think about your future do you dream of doing something beyond the ordinary? What does it take to become the next astronaut, test pilot, engineer, scientist, CEO, or award-winning journalist? Explore the answers to these questions by participating in Women Soar. You will be inspired to explore your potential at this one-of-a-kind two-day event. Women Soar is an opportunity to meet exceptional women in a variety of fields who will encourage you to achieve the career of your dreams. Maybe you love science but don’t know if you should pursue it as a career, or perhaps you’re fascinated by aviation but don’t know what opportunities are available. Meet women who can help answer your questions. Supported by: Affinity Health System, AnchorBank, Coastal Technologies Group, Wisconsin Women’s Council MEET THESE AND OTHER AMAZING WOMEN AT WOMEN SOAR Interested in engineering? Meet Anousheh Ansari, engineer and CEO of Prodea, Inc., an investment firm, and an active member of the X Prize Foundation. The Ansari family, in conjunction with the X Prize Foundation, awarded the Ansari X Prize to inventor Burt Rutan for the design of SpaceShipOne, making the beginning of personal space exploration a reality.  Interested in business? Meet Kara Swensen, entrepreneur, avid pilot, and aviation pioneer. Her company, Alaris Aviation, brings aircraft buyers and sellers together and is the first company in the U.S. to create online aircraft logbooks. Meet Chanda S. Budhabhatti, business owner and pilot, who was the first woman in her country to hold a speed record recognized by the National Aeronautic Association. She also holds U.S. and world records with the Federation Aeronautica International, Paris. Interested in being a test pilot? Meet Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, the 777 Senior Test Pilot at Flight Test for the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, and Boeing’s first woman test pilot. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering. Interested in government service? Meet Betty Moseley Brown, Associate Director of the Center for Women Veterans who advises and assists in planning, directing, managing, and coordinating programs and activities. Interested in a military career? Meet Major Jill Long, member of the United States Central Air Force, who has served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a combat pilot and liaison, making sure the coalition ground forces were safe by directing air force and navy fighters and bombers. Interested in education? Meet Judith Rice, deputy director of aerospace education for the Civil Air Patrol, a group which promotes aviation and provides aerospace education, training programs for youth, and emergency services.  Interested in science? Meet R. Aileen Yingst, Ph.D., director of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, which uses space and aerospace sciences to engage Wisconsin citizens in math, science and technology. Dr. Yingst was recently chosen for the Rover Team as part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Day One Galaxy of Stars – Sunday, July 23, 2006 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Interactive experiences , “Launch Dinner”, Special presentations  Day Two Reach for the Stars – Monday, July 24, 2006 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Continental breakfast,  Special presentations 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Special presentations, Interactive breakout sessions customized to your areas of interest, Lunch and informal time to talk with your new friends and mentors, Special WASP Panel - Meet women pilots who served our country during WWII 2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Experience AirVenture on your own or accompanied by an adult chaperone or mentor SIGN UP FOR WOMEN SOAR TODAY - CALL EAA AT 1-800-236-1025 or download a registration form. Students (girls in grades 8-12)……$10* early registration by June 30; $20 after June 30 (Scholarships are available - call 1-800-236-1025 for information) Teachers and parents……………..$50* (suggested donation) Invite a friend to sign up with you! *Registration fee includes programs, meals and Monday admittance to AirVenture grounds. Registration deadline: July 21, 2006.