The Society of
Women Engineers
1999
National Convention
and
Student Conference
Phoenix, Arizona
June 22 - 26
 




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The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Phoenix and Tucson Area Sections would like to invite any 6th to 12th grade students, who are interested in science and math, to participate in the Explorathon event, sponsored by Raytheon Engineers and Constructors, Inc. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to attend. Click here for application.

The Explorathon will be held in conjunction with the SWE National Convention and Student Conference (NCSC), June 22 - 26, 1999. Approximately 2000 women engineers and students from all over the country, along with over 200 business representatives from industry leaders in energy, construction, manufacturing, computers and other engineering disciplines will be present at the SWE '99 NCSC. Students will interact with these representatives and will have an excellent opportunity to learn and practice networking skills and obtain information on real life applications of engineering, as well as the courses required to pursue an engineering career.
Objectives:

To excite 6th to 12th grade students about career options in science and math and to demonstrate that engineering is fun.

To demonstrate to the students, their parents, teachers and counselors the fact that women engineers are successful in their field. The students, along with their parents and teachers/counselors, will get the opportunity to mingle with engineering students and professionals.

To introduce the students to the industry representatives at the SWE '99 NCSC Career Fair and to give them an opportunity to explore the options in engineering careers.
Program:

Date: Wednesday, June 23, 1999
Place: Civic Plaza, Downtown Phoenix
Address: 225 E. Adams Street (Third St. and Monroe St.)
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per student, $15 per adult

Scholarships will be available to those who qualify.

? Participants will attend a brief orientation on career opportunities in engineering and will be given tips on developing networking skills.

? After the orientation, participants will be admitted to the SWE '99 NCSC Career Fair exhibits, to visit the exhibitor booths and collect information on engineering career opportunities.

? Boxed dinners will be provided in conjunction with interesting seminars geared toward the specific grade level of the students.

? The program will be followed by an ice cream social.
This event is primarily geared towards the Phoenix and Tucson area schools, but may include students from all over Arizona. Both male and female students, their parents and teachers are encouraged to apply.

Any correspondence or queries related to the EXPLORATHON program may be directed via e-mail to:

tucsonswe@aol.com or by phone at (520)884-5195.

Apply SOON! Event is limited to the first 500 applicants! All fees are refundable if reservations are cancelled in writing no later than June 1st. No refunds will be made for cancellations postmarked after June 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS! Forms and fees must be received no later than June 15th, 1999.

SWE, its officers, agents, and employees shall not be liable for any and all losses, damages or injuries to all persons or property. Each attendee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SWE, its agents, and employees, directors, officers and consultants.

For more information, please contact the Arizona Convention Team.
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