Engineering is now global. All projects require you to work with people in other countries… it is a great experience!
-Ginamaria Espinoza, MSU EGR alumni

Women in Engineering (WIE)

Contact Judy Cordes, Women In Engineering Program Coordinator at cordes@msu.edu for details.
Who? Students who are currently in 9th - 11th grade
When? TBA

Program Description

Designed to encourage high school women to consider engineering as a career option. Students will be exposed to the majors in Biosystem Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering Sciences, and Computer Science and Engineering. Special sessions are also presented on women in engineering issues, diversity, cooperative education, and international education opportunities. The students also visit a manufacturing facility in Michigan. The program concludes with a closing ceremony involving students, their parents, participating faculty, student assistants and academic staff.

Women In Engineering Website

 


Who is eligible?

- GPA 3.0 or higher grade point average or individual ranking in the top 15% of cohort class
- Math or science teacher recommendation letter
- Essay
- Signed application
- Report cards for the year or a transcript


Additional Information:

Participant Fee: $500

Application deadline is June 1, 2009.

Important Information

Application forms

2008 Tentative Schedule

Memo to Parents