Thank you for visiting the Women in Engineering website.  We are excited about the programs and services we offer towards the goals of recruiting and retaining women in the fields of engineering.  By clicking on the tabs to the right, you will be able to learn more about our programs and services. 

Whether you are a K-12 student, UA student or alumnae, or corporate citizen, you can be sure to find valuable information here for you!  We encourage you to look around our web site and learn more about the exciting and rewarding fields of engineering and how you can get involved. 

 GREETINGS FROM THE DIRECTOR

Hi, my name is Heidi Cressman and I am the Director of the Women in Engineering Program. I am a graduate of the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am thrilled to be able to bring my talents here and to work with such bright and enthusiastic women each and every day. My goal in the Women in Engineering Program is to help each woman that chooses engineering to have a successful experience at the University of Akron. In addition, I am here to support our women so that when they graduate they are able to enter the workforce confident, productive and capable of tackling the toughest problems in industry.

****CALLING ALL CURIOUS GIRLS!****

“WHY IN THE WORLD?” GIRL SCOUT EVENT

Ever wonder why in the world things happen around you? Come meet an interesting group of scientists, engineers, mathematicians and geologists that are going to help you discover the world of math and science. Create a kit for Brownies to use to earn their science try-it badges and much, much more. Events will take place at the University of Akron. Continental breakfast will be provided. Registration will be through Girl Scouts North East Ohio. Cost per Girl Scout-$15.00, adults are free but will be limited to 3 adults per troop due to space limitations. Girls will earn their Why in the World Interest Badge after completing this event. Maximum girls allowed will be 40.

DON'T MISS OUT ON GIRLS CAREER DAY!

Yes, that’s right, Kids Career Day is just around the corner so don’t miss out on this unique and exciting chance to touch science!!! Kids Career Day is a ½ day program that is designed to involve children in interactive activities related to occupations in engineering, science, technology, and math. It will be held on March 7th, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.). Each activity at Kids Career Day showcases professional women who are currently employed as scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Enjoy a morning filled with the fun side of science and math sponsored by Lockheed Martin, The University of Akron and Girl Scouts! To join us just click the link below for a registration brochure.

DON'T MISS OUT!

[The Kids Career Day registration brochure]

2009 Multiplying Your Options (MYO) Summer Camp

Multiplying Your Options (MYO) camp at the University of Akron  is a one week summer day camp for girls in the seventh and eighth grades that introduces the girls to mechanical, electrical, biomedical, civil, chemical, and mechanical polymer engineering. This camp will be held from June 22nd through June 26th, 2009. Each day is comprised of hands-on engineering activities in the morning led by our talented faculty and is followed by dynamic tours of local engineering firms in the afternoon. The students also spend the week working as a team, designing an edible car and competing against other student teams at the end of the week. REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1st , 2009. Please click on the link to download application forms. Print the forms, fill them out, and send them to the Women in Engineering – Summer Camp no later than March 31, 2009.

[The Multiplying Your Options (MYO) Summer Camp Application]

Please do not pay for the MYO summer camp upon applying to the camp. We ask that you pay ONLY upon receiving our ACCEPTANCE packet indicating acceptance into the MYO summer camp. At that point, please use our credit card payment option by clicking here.

2009 See UA Summer Camp

SEE UA! camp at the University of Akron is an engaging one week residential summer camp for girls in the ninth through twelfth grades that immerses the girls into mechanical, electrical, biomedical, civil, chemical, and mechanical polymer engineering. This camp will be held from June 14th through June 19th, 2009. Each day is comprised of fun-filled hands-on engineering activities in the morning led by our talented faculty, followed by dynamic tours of local engineering firms and then campus-wide activities in the evening. The students also spend the week working as a team on a engineering design project and competing against other student teams at the end of the week. Students live in residence housing located on campus and can experience the life of a college student while exploring various engineering disciplines available at the University of Akron. Even the resident assistants are upper-class engineering students. REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1st, 2009. Please click on link to download application forms. Print the forms, fill them out, and send them to the Women in Engineering – Summer Camp no later than March 31st, 2009.

[The See UA Summer Camp Application]

Please do not pay for the See UA summer camp upon applying to the camp. We ask that you pay ONLY upon receiving our ACCEPTANCE packet indicating acceptance into the See UA summer camp. At that point, please use our credit card payment option by clicking here.

For more information about these awesome programs contact Heidi Cressman at 330-972-7701 or e-mail your requests to wiep@uakron.edu.

The University of Akron
Women in Engineering Program – Summer Camp
ASEC 205D
Akron, Ohio 44325-3901