On Saturday, October 17th, 2009, universities across Ontario will host the 5th annual Go Engineering Girl Event for young women in Grades 7 through 10 and their parents to showcase the wide range of exciting and lucrative careers in engineering.

So, please join us for Go Engineering Girl!

• Your morning will begin with coffee, registration and a presentation for everyone before the girls go to the Center for Automotive Research and Education (CARE) for hands-on activities.
• We will have new activities for Go Engineering Girl this year - watch this website for updates!
• After the panel discussion, parents will join their daughters at CARE where they can meet engineering students and view their projects.
• Lunch will be provided for everyone.
• Check out the Agenda and event poster for 2009. 
• There is no cost to attend!

Date:

Saturday, October 17^th from 9:00 until 1:30

Location:

The University of Windsor’s Toldo Health Education and Learning Centre in Room 203

Registration:

You can register online at or register by contacting Mike Konstantino at (519) 253-3000 ext. 2578 or by email at mikek@uwindsor.ca.  Hurry - registration is limited.

Parking:

Parking is available at any pay and display lot around the University at $2.00 per entry. Lot L is the most conveniently located parking lot related to this event. For locations please view the campus map.

Things to Remember:

• You will need to submit a signed Permission Slip by a parent/ guardian when you check-in on October 17th.
• Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather during our tour of the engineering facilities.
• You will need to provide your own transportation to and from the University.
• Feel free to bring a friend, even if your parents/guardians can’t attend
• If you have food allergies, please let us know prior to the event

Questions?
 

Mike will be happy to answer any questions you may have

Student Responses:

• "It was fun! Do it again next year!"
• "I enjoyed my experience and learned a lot. It really helps when there are so many confusing mixed messages to have an event like this. I now have a greater understanding of what engineering is and am looking forward to possibly pursuing a career in it one day."
• "I think this was awesome and that I want to come next year and I really hope that maybe we can build a car or something."
• "I really enjoyed this engineering workshop. It really explained my knowledge of engineering. It broadened my interest and will most certainly influence my career choice in the future"
• "It was a lot of fun and taught me a lot of things!"

Parent Responses:

• "The personal experience of the professionals were very useful"
• "Very informative, well organized. Liked the opportunity to discuss program with panel. Really impressed with presentation. I encourage you to continue promoting the field by visiting high schools in Windsor Essex and Lambton kent areas. This university has much to be proud of - need to get the message out."
• "Great experience, informative and fun!"