National Engineers Week 2005 was celebrated February 20-26. Feel free to forward this letter or contents to other interested parties.

Contents

1. Special Online Production Advises College Students
2. Check out the Global Marathon Archives
3. News You Can Use

1. Special Online Production Advises College Students
You can take part in a special advisory session, hosted by DuPont, for college students about making the transition from the college to corporate campus. DuPont’s James B. Porter, Jr., Vice President – DuPont Engineering and Operations and Chief Engineer, speaks on the topic, “Tips for a Successful Transition to the Working World.” Victoria Rockwell, Senior Manager of Investment Development for Air Liquide, representing 2005 Engineers Week co-chair, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, moderates. The video/audio session is now available online. http://www.eweek.org/site/News/Eweek/2005_Telcconference.shtml.

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2. Check out the Global Marathon Archives
In addition to Mr. Porter’s presentation, visit the “Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering” archives. The marathon was held March 24-25. You’ll catch notes from teleconferences, including interview and resume tips, and forum chats on transitioning into the work force, mentoring and work/life balance issues.

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3. News You Can Use: Local Events
Tufts University , Massachusetts , celebrated Engineers Week by hosting the Society of Women Engineer’s National Historical Traveling Exhibition "Petticoats & Slide Rules.” The exhibit runs through May 1, 2005 , and celebrates pioneering women engineers past and present. The exhibit is an "interactive" history featuring materials from the SWE historical collection at the Reuther Library, Wayne State University , Detroit , Michigan . Photos, videos, interviews and artifacts highlight over five decades of promoting equal opportunity for women in engineering, as well as inspirational stories of women who "paved the way" for future generations. Tufts also hosted a special event for Girl Scouts Engineering. The event was co-sponsored by SWE Boston, Tufts University, Northeastern University, Raytheon, Gillette, BAE Systems, Judith Nitsch Engineering, Kaufman Company, Rohm & Haas, Citizen Bank and the Medford Police Department. About 220 local junior girl scouts participated in badge workshops. Contact is Larisa Schelkin at schelkin@eecs.tufts.edu.

The University of Kentucky in Lexington held its annual Engineers Week open house with games, contests, exhibits, and project demonstrations. The UK college of Engineering program at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) in Paducah also hosted a special day of events for students in elementary through high school. That program is co-hosted by Murray State University and WKCTC. For information visit www.engr.uky.e du/eday.

In and around Eau Claire , Wisconsin , engineers and other technical and scientific professionals hosted Explore Engineering for two days. Students in middle and high school worked on activities, including boat- and bridge-building competitions. Students, parents, and teachers could talk with professionals. See www.ayresassociates.com.

Michiana, Michigan, is the manufacturing home of the Humvee military vehicle, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers featured a talk about this widely-known vehicle at its Engineers Week dinner in nearby South Bend, Indiana. The public was invited.

Ohio State University ’s College of Engineering , Microsoft, and the Junior League of Columbus hosted Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on OU’s campus. Girls heard about engineering education and careers and tried hands-on projects. Email wie@genesis.eng.ohio-state.edu.

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Founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers, Engineers Week (February 20-26, 2005) is celebrated annually by thousands of engineers, engineering students, teachers, and leaders in government and business. In 1988, the National Engineers Week consortium expanded its scope and now includes more than 100 engineering, scientific, and education societies and major corporations dedicated to enhancing the public understanding of the engineering profession and to promoting pre-college interest in math, science, and engineering as a career option.

Previous issues of the EWEEK ENEWS available here.

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