Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day - IGNITE (Interest Girls Now in Technology and Engineering)

February 18, 2008

Do you know what engineers do? It's more than just building bridges! Engineers use math and science to solve real-world problems:

A computer science engineer might write a program that helps monitor breathing sounds in infants in order to better understand Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
A mechanical engineer might design a car that can be driven by a disabled person.
A biomedical engineer might create an artificial organ that saves lives.
An environmental engineer might find a process by which to break-down garbage in land fills.

These are just a few examples of how engineers can have a real impact on how people live.

You, too, could be an engineer! Come learn more at Introduce a Girl to Engineering at WPI.

What is it?	A fun introduction to engineering and related fields A chance to participate in engineering design activities, tour various labs on campus, ask engineering students what it's like to study engineering An opportunity for parents/guardians to hear about the college admissions process
Where is it?	WPI Campus (a map will be sent upon confirmation of registration)
When is it?	February 18, 2008 1:00 - 6:30 pm
How much does it cost?	$25, which covers both the student participant and their parents or guardian
Who's it for?	Freshman, sophomore and junior girls and their parents/guardians
Why?	To encourage young women to consider engineering careers

Register no later than Friday, February 8^th

To register, complete the registration form (PDF) and mail with $25 payment to WPI, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609. Please make checks payable to WPI

Maintained by webmaster@wpi.edu
Last modified: January 02, 2008 13:36:54

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day