Engineering is a caring profession, one that helps ensure human safety—from products we consume to the vehicles we drive and buildings we live and work in. This is the theme of the Go Engineering Girl program, which gives young women a chance to explore the wide range of opportunities and careers available in this profession.

The Faculty of Engineering will host the event Saturday, October 25. It is free and open to girls in grades 7 through 10 and their parents or guardians.

Attendees will meet engineering students as well as women who work in different fields of engineering. The day will begin with a presentation on engineering and the career opportunities it offers. The girls will then participate in hands-on activities with the help of students and researchers.

The program runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free lunch will follow.

To register, visit www.uwindsor.ca/goenggirl, or contact Mike Konstantino at 519-253-3000, ext. 2578, e-mail mikek@uwindsor.ca.