Programs for Young Women
Engineering Career Day
Participants can
expect engaging presentations and
activities from UW-Platteville students and faculty as well as the
opportunity to get to know other students who are also interested in
learning more about engineering. The program is intended for
young
women in grades 8 - 12 who would like to learn more about the different
engineering professions.
When: Monday, October
26, 2009
Where: UW-Platteville campus
Registration: Online Registration forms. Please see webpage.
Fee: $15
web link: http://www.uwplatt.edu/wep/career_day/index.html
Science and Technology Day: Pioneering Your Future
This event is designed for 6th-9th grade girls and
will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Come join us for a fun and
exciting day of math, science, and technology exploration. Get involved
in hands-on, interactive sessions presented by UWP faculty members and
student groups.
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Where: UW-Platteville campus
Registration Deadline: TBD
Fee: TBD
web link: www.uwplatt.edu/pyf
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science EXPO
Each year at Expo, departments, programs, and
organizations throughout the College of EMS present demonstrations and
displays to highlight the excitement and challenge of engineering,
mathematics, and science. In the past, teachers and students have found
our Expo to be very encouraging, exciting, and informative.
Several UWP student organizations are involved with the contests,
demonstrations, and exhibits. Visitors may opt to participate in
some design competitions. Some competitions require registration
and a minimal fee - please see the web page for additional information.
When: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Where: UW-Platteville campus
Registration Deadline: None - just come!
Fee: None. A few of the contests may require registration
and a minimal fee.
web link: www.uwplatt.edu/expo
(updates happen frequently as additional contests are submitted)
Sky's the limit: Hands on activities in STEM
The program is designed to introduce girls in
grades 7-12 to a variety of fun, hands-on activities in the fields of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Participants will take part in over 10 hands-on activities throughout
the weekend. This
program is run in partnership with the Girl Scouts of the United
States. All girls are encouraged to attend.
When: Friday - Sunday, April 23-25, 2010
Where: UW-Platteville Living and Learning Center
Registration Deadline: TBD
Fee: TBD
web link: www.uwplatt.edu/wep/programs/skysthelimit.html