Female engineers workshop

Female pupils invited to celebrate National Women in Engineering Day

Thanks to Katie for details of this free event taking place at Cowes later this month. Ed


As part of National Women in Engineering Day, Cowes Enterprise College are hosting an event for female students in Year 10 (14/15 years) from Island schools to participate in a cooperative design and build activity.

Students will be mentored as they do this challenge by female Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassadors from local companies including BAE Systems, Red Funnel, Clarkes Mechanical and Hovertravel.

Students will also take part in a speed-networking session where they will talk with a selection of female engineers about STEM careers.

National Women in Engineering Day
National Women in Engineering Day – 23rd June 2015 – a day dedicated to raising the profile and celebrating the achievements of women in engineering.

The event takes place on Thursday 25th June 9am to 2.45pm at Cowes Enterprise College, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB

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