What: Women in Engineering Day – A day devoted solely to female engineers. Get hands-on exposure to science, math, and engineering while attending seminars given by Washington University faculty and participating in the Engineering Olympics. Also, spend the night on-campus with a Wash. U. SWE member (optional, but highly encouraged)!

Who: High school women wanting to learn more about engineering and have fun!

When: Friday through Saturday, February 22nd-23rd, 2008.

Where: Washington University in St. Louis engineering complex.

Cost: $12. Covers three meals (dinner Friday; breakfast and lunch Saturday) and supplies and prizes for the Engineering Olympics.

Deadline: Registration forms (WIED Sign Up for a paper copy) and checks must be postmarked by February 2nd. Students can also register online and mail in their checks separately. Send checks and forms to:

Office of Student Activities - Attn: Society of Women Engineers

Washington University

Campus Box 1128

One Brookings Dr

St. Louis, MO 63130 
 
 

Basic (Tentative) Schedule: 
 

Friday, February 22nd, 2008: 
 

Students will arrive at Wash. U., be paired up with a University student, and have dinner at Bear’s Den (a Wash. U. dining facility) around 6:00 pm. Later, both high school and college students will gather to have fun activities, eat ice cream, and watch a movie. The high school students will then leave with her college student to spend the night in her dorm room.  
 

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008: 
 

Students will be guided to the Engineering complex the next morning to have breakfast. Additional students who opted not to spend the night on campus will arrive and register at 9:00 am. The morning will be devoted to attending various seminars and hands-on activities about several different engineering disciplines. After lunch (which is provided) students will team up for a series of mini design and communication projects in the Engineering Olympics. Prizes will be awarded! The day will close at 3:30 after a panel discussion led by ‘experts’ from the engineering field, including faculty and students. An admissions representative will also participate. 
 

Notes:

• Although the Friday activities are optional, we encourage students to come, as it is a great way to meet and socialize with women at both the high school and college level.
• Scholarships are available for students who are unable to cover the cost of the event. 
• Teachers: One teacher from every school that sends students is invited free of charge and additional teachers are welcome for a five dollar fee. Special activities are planned throughout the day for teachers, but you will also have plenty of time to watch your students interact.

Women in Engineering Day (as well as the night before) will be fun-filled and an excellent learning opportunity. We hope to see you there! 
 

Questions/Concerns? Email Lucy Li at swe@wustl.edu!