Women in Engineering Program to host free virtual ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’

The Women in Engineering Program at Purdue is inviting high school freshmen and sophomores to attend a free virtual information session. “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” on Feb. 27 is geared toward girls interested in engineering.

Participants will experience hands-on engineering challenges while engaging with current female engineering student mentors. Registration includes free shipping of materials for sessions but is limited for each discipline and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, within the U.S. 

Check-in will begin 9:30 a.m. ET and the event will end by 2:30 p.m. An optional parent session, hosted by staff from the Women in Engineering Program and industry representatives, will occur at 10-11:15 a.m.

More information and online registration are available on the Women in Engineering Program website. Registration deadline is Feb. 17 or capacity.

For questions, contact the Women in Engineering Program office at 765-494-3889 or wiep@purdue.edu.

Writer: Makenna Fitzgerald, fitzge39@purdue.edu