Tech Savvy
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Tech Savvy is a one-day conference that showcases women in science, but is open to all youth in grades 6 to 9, and their parent(s), designed to inspire and encourage them in STEM fields. The students who attend Tech Savvy will experience exciting hands-on activities led by professional women in STEM fields. There will be a program for adults to learn more about careers in the STEM fields, encouraging their children in STEM, and helping them to prepare for college or technical school.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST
Registration
To register for this event and secure your spot, click the link below and complete the online registration form before Saturday, March 8, 2026. Our events tend to sell out quickly, so it's recommended to register as soon as possible. If the event is already sold out, you can choose to register for the waitlist at no charge. If a spot becomes available and you are next on the waitlist, you will receive an email notification. You will have three days (or less, as indicated in the email) to respond and accept the open spot.
We do NOT accept walk-up registrations at event check-in.
Student: $15
Parent/Mentor: $15
Included in the Fee: The student fee includes access to the workshop, lunch, a drawstring bag, and a t-shirt. The parent/mentor registration includes access to a workshop and lunch. Additionally, if a participant registers for the camp after Sunday, Feb 22, 2026, t-shirt size will not be guaranteed.
A 2.85% surcharge applies to all credit/debit card payments to cover processing fees. Payment by check is exempt. Checks should be made payable to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to:
UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences
800 West Main Street, Andersen Library Room 2124
Whitewater, WI 53190
Payment Deadline & Policy
Full payment is due 21 days prior to the event start date. Registrants with outstanding balances after this deadline may be removed from the event roster without a refund. If there are extenuating circumstances affecting payment, please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu before the deadline.
| Time | Activity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 | Check-in & light breakfast (University Center) | ||
| 8:30-8:40 | Welcome, greeting from vice-chancellor, Thank sponsors, etc. | ||
| 8:40-8:50 | Walk to Hyland Hall | ||
| 8:50-9:20 | Keynote Address | ||
| 9:20-9:30 | Walk to Upham Science Hall for first workshop session | ||
| Students | Parents/Mentors | ||
| 9:30-10:25 | Workshop #1 | 9:30-10:25 | Parents attend workshop #1 with their student |
| 10:30-11:25 | Workshop #2 |
10:30-11:00 11:05-11:35 11:40-12:20 |
Parent session #1 Parent session #2 Parent session #3 |
| 11:30-12:25 | Workshop #3 | ||
| 12:25 | Walk to University Center | ||
| 12:35 | Lunch | ||
| 1:10 | Closing remarks, evaluations, recognition of schools with the most students, and door prizes | ||
| 1:30-2:15 | Optional Campus Tour | ||
No refunds are available for this event. All cancellation requests must be submitted to cesevents@uww.edu.
We reserve the right to cancel any event due to low enrollment; in this case, all fees paid will be refunded.
For participants who will be receiving a sponsorship to attend this event, please follow these steps to redeem your sponsorship:
- Register for the event and use the promo code provided by your sponsor during checkout.
- The sponsorship amount will be deducted from your invoice. Any remaining balance will be the participant's responsibility.
- If you need to cancel your registration, please note that the sponsorship funds will be returned to the supporting organization.
Please note that any qualifying discounts given by the event will not be applied after you have paid in full. Be sure to use the promo code during checkout to receive your discount. You will be charged if you do not qualify for the requested discount at the start of the event.
If a refund is issued due to overpayment on your account, a processing fee will be assessed.
If you have received an award or scholarship without a promo code or want to use two promo codes, please call Continuing Education Services at 262-472-3165 or email cesevents@uww.edu before registering to avoid overpayment fees.
Want to Sponsor a Registrant?
If you would like to sponsor a registrant and cover all or partial fees, you can request a promo code to give to your chosen registrant. Get more information about sponsoring a registrant.
Keynote Address
Finding Your Authentic Self and Embracing Community
Willow Newell
Miss Wisconsin 2025
Willow Newell will take us behind the scenes of her inspiring journey to becoming Miss Wisconsin 2025. Passionate about meaningful community impact, Willow is excited to introduce her initiative, The ART of Belonging—a program that demonstrates how the arts can create inclusive, welcoming spaces for people of all ages. She’ll share powerful stories of lives transformed through artistic expression and highlight how engaging with the arts fosters creativity, communication, collaboration, and confidence. Ultimately, she’ll reveal how the arts can open doors to personal growth and long-term success.
A Racine native, 22-year-old Willow Newell is a graduate of Carthage College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre. She has been performing vocally for over 15 years and has participated in numerous community and collegiate theatre productions. She participated in the Racine Theater Guild and played lead roles in productions at Carthage College. She hopes to continue her passion for music, acting, and writing, and have a career in directing theatre and film productions
Preparing for Camp
Check-in will take place at the James R. Connor University Center (lobby area by Hamilton Room).
Driving Directions
Parking
You will NOT need a permit to attend this event. More information on parking is on the Visitor Center website.
By registering for an event, you agree to our Registration Terms and Conditions. UW-Whitewater will hold all registrants responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from event. Registrants dismissed from the event will not receive a refund. Please review the Terms and Conditions for more details.
Be aware that we recommend that all portable electronic devices be left at home, but ultimately it is your decision. We know that parents and children value the ability to be able to call each other at a moment's notice. For that reason, we do not prohibit cell phones at camp, but ask that cell phone use does not interfere with the event and other participants. Parents are responsible for setting clear guidelines for cell use with their child. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
We receive many questions from registrants. We have prepared a page with answers to our frequently asked questions about registering and attending an event.
Thank you to our sponsors!
