Students entering 7th- through 9th-grade invited to learn about engineering
June 18, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program will offer seventh- through ninth-grade students a daylong engineering event on July 11.
"Engineering FYI: For Your Imagination" is geared toward young women interested in engineering and science.
The program, which runs from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., will offer hands-on activities where students' imagination, teamwork, and leadership can be applied.
Each student will be chaperoned and connected with a College of Engineering student who will serve as a mentor. Lunch will be provided to participating students.
Parents may attend an informational session.
Online registration is required and spaces are limited. Registration is available under News and Events at: www.purdue.edu/wiep.
For more information, visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/WIEP/Programs/K-12/FYI/index_html.
Contact: Dawn Mikels, 765-494-3889, djmikels@purdue.edu
