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2026 Women In Science Conference
March 17th
South Dakota Mines
Our Keynote
Jamie J. Clapham
Physical Therapist, Rapid City School Board Member
Jamie has been a physical therapist for 19 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise science at Furman University and earned her Master of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia.
As a physical therapist, Jamie helps people move, heal, and regain strength after injuries or illness. She has worked in four different states and treated patients across the lifespan from tiny premature babies to a wise 103-year-old! Her main areas of interest are working with people with brain and nerve injuries/disorders and caring for older adults.
Jamie also loves serving her community. She has been a member of the Rapid City School Board since 2022 and has helped lead the Black Hawk Elementary PTA since 2019. For the past 10 years, she has spoken at the Women in Science Conference, encouraging girls to explore careers in science. She also serves as a regional director for the Associated School Boards of South Dakota.
Student Comments
"That we need to follow the path that we love the most, and reconsider what is important in our life and what would we be willing to give up to achieve our goals."
"I learned that even though people may tell you no, you must always follow your heart!!"
"Anything worth while is never easy."
"We can do anything as long as we work hard."
"That no matter what, shadow, shadow, shadow."
"The sky isn't the limit/follow your dreams. I learned a lot about science that I didn't already know."
"I learned that you don't have to do what your parents think you're good at."
"To never give up, and through all of the tuff times of people saying you can't do it. Just remember you can. Do what you want. Not others."
"Follow your dreams even when you are the only girl."
"How many different things in science or jobs that people have. I loved everything about the sessions."
"That people are creating new technologies that are operated with your eyes."
"That it's okay to be different, in the future it could benefit you in ways you don't realize now!"
"Don't let people tell you that you're not brilliant."
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