Students Summer: Engineering for Girls. San Diego. August 7, 2010
Posted on June 29th, 2010 by ASEE
Sponsored by The Society of Women Engineers, Wow! That’s Engineering! is an day-long event on August 7, 2010 for girls in grades 6-8 to experience the creativity and innovation of engineering and technology with fun hands-on activities. Come meet women engineers, scientist, and technologist and hear first-hand about their exciting careers. Location: University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110. No new San Diego Event; March Boston event is full.
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