Girls’ Day Out is an event that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) activities and features hands-on experiences introducing young women to careers that are traditionally male-dominated fields.
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This year's event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 8am–2pm.
Meet this year's speakers
Katie Howland
Katie Howland is a Biology Instructor at Delta College and a scientist who believes
that curiosity can take you anywhere, even to the bottom of the world. She earned
her Ph.D. in Earth and Ecosystem Science from Central Michigan University, specializing
in Microbiology and Bioinformatics. During her graduate studies, she spent an unforgettable
semester sailing to Antarctica to collect scientific samples from the ocean floor.
Today, Katie brings that spirit of exploration into her classroom, inspiring the next
generation of scientists to be curious, ask big questions and never be afraid to explore
what’s possible.
Katie will be speaking at the Main Campus event.
Dr. Delicia Pruitt
Dr. Delicia Pruitt has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. She is currently
the Interim Executive Director at CMU Medical Educational Partners and Medical Director
of the Saginaw County Public Health Department. In both positions, she gives medical
guidance to the residents and medical professionals of Saginaw County. She also is
an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at CMU School of Medicine and serves patients
as a community family physician. Her research areas of interest are maternal health
and end of life. In her former job as the Program Director at Central Michigan Medical
Educational Partners in Saginaw, she was the lead educator for medical residents and
students. Her goal is to positively impact the health and wellbeing of families.
Dr. Pruitt will be speaking at the Downtown Saginaw event.
Highlights from a recent event
Contact us
Girls' Day Out Committee
girlsdayout@delta.edu
989-686-9441
