Girls in Engineering

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JUNE 25 - JULY 11, 2008
University of California, Santa Cruz
Jack Baskin School of Engineering

Girls in Engineering brings 7th and 8th grade girls with an interest in mathematics together on the UC Santa Cruz campus for a unique introduction to engineering. Students from across Santa Cruz and north Monterey Counties get hands-on exposure to engineering through fun projects, such as building and programming a robot. The program enables girls to imagine themselves as future engineers and exposes them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) college and career pathways. Students learn about a variety of topics, including robotics, computer science, electrical and civil engineering, applied mechanics,environmental engineering, and biomedical engineering. 

• Build and program a motorized robot
• Construct bridges, sail-cars, and tower prototypes 
• Hear from guest speakers - industry professionals & university researchers 
• Meet women engineers
• Tour research labs at the engineering school
• Travel on fun field trips 
• Explore the UCSC campus and experience college life 
• Learn how to prepare for college
• Explore engineering career options
• Attend special Discovery Lectures 
• Learn about other STEM opportunities - COSMOS, MESA & science fairs 

APPLY TODAY!
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008

Middle school girls in 7th and 8th grades from Santa Cruz and north Monterey Counties with strong mathematics skills are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to students currently enrolled in Algebra I. About 30 students will be accepted into the program at no cost. Free round-trip transportation to the UCSC campus and lunch will be provided. The application deadline is April 15, 2008.

• View/print 2008 Girls in Engineering Application (PDF)
• View/print Teacher/Mentor Recommendation form (Word) or (PDF)
• View/print 2008 Girls in Engineering Flier (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions 2008 (PDF) 

The Girls in Engineering program is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and UCSC Jack Baskin School of Engineering. Download the 2008 Girls in Engineering flier to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Read about the program in The Mid-County Post, UCSC Currents, and Watsonville Register-Pajaronian.

For more information, contact:
Girls in Engineering Program Office
(831) 459-1763
gie@ucsc.edu