Women Interested in Engineering Day
Saturday, October 22, 2011
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Do you want to change the world?
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Do you love math and science?
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Can you imagine creating the future instead of waiting for the future?
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) student chapter invite all students in grades 9-12 to attend WIIE (Women Interested In Engineering) on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011.
This program, hosted annually on the Lincoln City Campus, is designed to discuss opportunities available in engineering and construction management, with an emphasis on females interested in engineering and science.
Past interactive sessions have included: building a spaghetti tower, harnessing wind energy and a professional female engineer panel. Take this unique opportunity to explore the diverse world of engineering by interacting with current UNL faculty, staff, students and engineering professionals in this one-stop-shop event! Women Interested In Engineering is a free event to all high school students and their parents.
The UNL College of Engineering will provide transportation for Omaha area students wanting to attend this event. A complimentary bus ride will be provided, picking up and dropping off at The Peter Kiewit Institute parking lot in Omaha, Neb., 1110 S. 67 St. Please note in the registration if you will be using this transportation.
Participant Schedule
Time: |
Event: |
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9:00 - 9:45 a.m. |
Registration and Welcome |
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
Tour of Engineering Complex |
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Tour of Residence Hall |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. |
Student/Professional Panel |
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Round Robin Activities |
Parent Schedule
Time: |
Event: |
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9:00 - 9:45 a.m. |
Registration and Welcome |
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. |
Tour of Engineering Complex |
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Tour of Residence Hall |
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. |
Lunch |
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. |
Student/Professional Panel |
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Financial Aid/Student Services Panel |
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Watch activity |
Registration:
Student Registration: closed
Schools:
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Teachers/School Counselors Registration: closed
