Engineering Mini-Camp for High School Girls
February 9, 2013
A separate program for parents is offered as an option for parents of girls who attended the camp.
Typical Camp Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9-9:30a | Check-In/Breakfast |
| 9:30-10 | Opening Session |
| 10:10-10:55 | Laboratory Session #1 |
| 11:05-11:50 | Laboratory Session #2 |
| 12-12:30p | Engineering as a Career Choice Panel Discussion |
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:00 | Engineering Student/Co-op Panel Discussion |
| 2:15-3:00 | Laboratory Session #3 |
| 3:10-3:55 | Laboratory Session #4 |
| 4:00 | Wrap-up/Evaluations |
| 4-4:15 | Camp dismissal/pickup |
The Camp is offered free of charge to all high school girls, but preregistration is required and enrollment is limited, so apply early! Go to Online Preregistration
For more information, or to be added to our mailing list, teachers and students should contact:
| Dr. Vicki Brown Camp Coordinator engineering.girlscamp@widener.edu |
Tammy Ballew Secretary (610) 499-4042 |
Widener University acknowledges the generous support provided by the following organizations and individuals. Without their assistance, the Girls Camp would not be possible.
Boeing: Aerodynamics Lab Sponsor
Dow Chemical Company: Chemical Engineering Reactions Lab Sponsor
Engineered Arresting Systems: Wind Tunnel Lab Sponsor
Exelon Corporation: Electric-Powered Lego Cars Lab Sponsor
MWH Global: Soils/Foundations & Water Treatment Labs Sponsor
D. Williamson: Roller Coasters Lab Sponsor
M. Zaidel: Tower Building Lab Sponsor
ExxonMobil & Ford Motor Foundations: SWE Program Development Grant
Society of Women Engineers Philadelphia Section
Thank you to our sponsors!
Girls Camp Presentation Download (11.7MB)
