University of Windsor engineering students working in the robotics lab. (University of Windsor)
By Lindsay Charlton
The University of Windsor is shining a spotlight on women in engineering with Engineering Her Future, an event designed to connect students with industry leaders.
Attendees will leave with new contacts, mentorship possibilities, and insights into engineering careers, all while celebrating the achievements of women shaping the future of the field.
Marking both International Women’s Day and Engineering Month in March, the event will bring together aspiring female engineers, accomplished professionals, and forward-thinking organizations for an evening of networking, food, and celebration.
“The purpose of the evening is to create a safe and welcoming space for undergraduate and graduate engineering students to speak with industry representatives, potentially find mentors, opportunities and ask questions they may not be able to in an academic setting,” said RJ Sivanesan, alumni development coordinator in the Faculty of Engineering.
The event, taking place Thursday, March 12, is sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association, the Graduate Student Society, and the Windsor-Essex County National Engineering Month team.
The evening will be a mix of fun, professional and connection, held at The Windsor Club on Riverside Drive East, and designed to help students get to know peers and potential mentors.
Kicking off at 6:30 p.m., the night will begin with a game called “people bingo,” which encourages attendees to meet different participants in the room and start conversations before the evening officially gets underway.
“Games like this help students introduce themselves to professionals and create a safe environment to have meaningful conversations,” Sivanesan said.
A photobooth will also be available for attendees to take fun photos, which they can bring home on a printout card. Participants are encouraged to dress to impress.
“We want to promote an evening of class and elegance, giving attendees a reason to dress professionally, and the photobooth will also provide an opportunity to take a new professional LinkedIn photo,” Sivanesan added.
He hopes the event will inspire other industry connection opportunities for the Faculty of Engineering.
Engineering Her Future is a ticketed event. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.ca.
The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Windsor Club, 2072 Riverside Dr. E.
