Girls in Engineering
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JUNE 20 - JUNE 26, 2010
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, Santa Clara and 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, parachutes, and tower prototypes
- Meet women engineers
- Tour research labs at the UCSC Jack Baskin School of Engineering
- Travel on a fun field trip
- Explore the UCSC campus and experience college life
- Learn how to prepare for college
- Explore engineering career options
- Learn about other STEM opportunities - COSMOS, MESA & science fairs
APPLY TODAY!
Application Deadline: April 2, 2010
Middle school girls in 7th and 8th grades from Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and 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. Room and board at the UCSC campus will be provided. The application deadline is April 2, 2010.
- View/print 2010 Girls in Engineering Application (PDF)
- View/print Teacher Recommendation form (Word) or (PDF)
- View/print 2010 Girls in Engineering Flyer (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions 2010 (PDF)
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Mail completed applications and a letter of recommendation to: Girls in Engineering Program Fax applications to (831) 459-3570, or |
Follow the links below to explore careers in engineering.
Founded by the National Academy of Engineering, EngineerGirl.org is part of an NAE project to bring national attention to the opportunity that engineering represents for all people at any age, but particularly to women and girls. EngineerGirl! features contests, an interactive gallery of women currently working in engineering, a question-and-answer forum for website visitors, and lots of other great resources that allow young girls to explore and find interest in the field of engineering.
Developed by WGHB Boston, the National Academy of Engineering and a coloition of engineering organizations, EngineerYourLife.org features ten great reasons to become an engineer, streaming video of inspiring women engineers, descriptions of dream engineering jobs, and advice for parents, educators, and engineers on how to talk to high school girls about engineering.
The Girls in Engineering program is sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center in partnership with the UCSC Jack Baskin School of Engineering. Download the 2010 Girls in Engineering flyer 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) 459-1766
gie@ucsc.edu