By the sixth grade, many girls lose interest in math and science. But parents and educators can open young women's eyes to a world of opportunities.
An annual career program, the Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering, connects young girls and women with engineering professionals and college students real time via Internet and phone, and gives real-life perspectives of the profession.
By visiting www.eweek.org, parents, counselors and educators can find advice on selecting engineering colleges and future careers, making the most of middle school science fair projects and encouraging elementary school students in math. Visitors to the site can also chat with current engineers and check out "Cyberchase," a PBS KIDS GO! cartoon.
An annual "marathon" helps engineer girls' and women's interest in science.
Note to Editors: The Global Marathon is presented by the National Engineers Week Foundation in conjunction with Women's History Month. |
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