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WOW! That's Engineering!Society of Women EngineersSaturday, February 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PST)San Jose, CA |
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Event Details
Society of Women Engineers
Santa Clara Valley Professional Section
San Jose State University Collegiate Section
presents
WOW! That's Engineering!
Come and learn about the world of engineering in this exciting program that features professional women engineers, university professors, and students as role models.
Our Goal
While the demand for technology-savvy entrants in the workplace is growing three times faster than all other occupations, the percentage of women engineers in the workforce remains at approximately 11%. In an effort to change the current perspective of engineering and technology fields among girls, the Society of Women Engineers will celebrate WOW! That's Engineering!, honoring the achievements of women and girls as they develop and discover the future through technology.
About WOW! That's Engineering
WOW! That’s Engineering! is an award winning SWE-SCV program that gives high school girls (grades 9-12) the opportunity to tour the college of engineering, participate in round table discussions with professional women engineers, and gain advice from panel of university students. Women engineers and university students present interactive workshops with unique engineering topics to inspire creativity and educate on challenges in design, construction, and execution.
WOW! That's Engineering! also includes a parent track that allows parents to hear from women engineers and university professors on helping their daughter succeed at the university. The track includes university information, a parent panel, and other workshops aimed at educating parents on challenges and ways of aiding their daughter in math and science.
Event Details
Location: College of Engineering (Between 7th and 8th on San Fernando St), San Jose State University
University Map Link: http://www.sjsu.edu/map/docs/SJSU_campus_map.pdf
Parking: University Parking is available at the 11th Street parking garage. For information on directions and parking fees see:
Parking Information: http://www.sjsu.edu/parking/
Date: Satuday, February 2nd
Event Check-in: 8:00am-9:00am
Event Ends: 4:00pm
Student and Parent release forms are mandatory for attendance and participation. Click on the link below, download the form(s), fill it out completely, and print out the release form for the student and/or parent attending. Be sure to bring these with you on the day of the event:
Student Release Form:
- http://swe-goldenwest.org/scvs/site/wp content/uploads/2011/09/wow_permission_slip_students.pdf
Parent Release Form:
- http://swe-goldenwest.org/scvs/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/wow_permission_slip_parent.pdf
A Note For Parents:
- The Event is only available to current high school girls and parents
- Ticket purchase and permission form are mandatory for attendance and particpation
- MESA Students should select "MESA Ticket"
- Project Lead the Way Students should select "PLTW Ticket"
- Space is limited and is offered on a "first come first served" basis
When & Where
College of Engineering, San Jose State University
1 Washington Square
San Jose,
CA 95112
Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (PST)
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Organizer
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not for-profits educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that established engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for thier life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Mission Statement
¨ Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders
¨ Expand the image of engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life
¨ Demonstrate the value of diversity
SWE is dedicated to providing encouragement and support to current, retired, and future women engineers. Our professional development programs and leadership opportunities provide current and retired members the exposure to receive advice from industry experts and the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. To help promote the success of women joining our future engineering workforce, we have several long-standing community outreach programs that focus on middle school, high school, and university women.