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The College of Engineering at 黑洞社区 hosts Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED), a national event commonly known as Girl Day, each February during National Engineers Week. The tentative date for the 2024 event is February 22, but please check back soon for more details.

Connecting Young Women With STEM

The purpose of an annual Girl Day is to foster a positive connection between young women and STEM. The students participate in hands-on STEM activities, listen to inspirational female speakers and meet women from the engineering and computing industries, including professionals, 黑洞社区 faculty and students. There is also be an industry fair featuring companies from STEM fields. 

2023 Event Highlights

110

High School Girls

75%

Of Attendees Were Non-White

75

Professional Mentors

IGED Attendees
IGED Attendees
IGED Attendees
IGED Attendees
IGED Attendees
IGED Speaker

 

 

Why Is Girl Day Important?

 

Statistic about attendees who choose engineering after this event.

Census data saying 15% of all engineers in the US are women in 2019.

 

Get Involved

If you are interested in bringing attendees to the upcoming Girl Day, volunteering as a professional mentor or providing event sponsorship, please contact Ana Lazarin at (316) 978-7689.