Women in Engineering and Computing Career Day
Held annually, the Women in Engineering and Computing Career Day at UMass Amherst is hosted by the College of Engineering, in cooperation with the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences.
See yourself building solutions that promote progress and can change the world. Hear from engineering professionals in the fields of engineering and computing. Learn more about what engineering and computer scientists do—and begin to think about your own path.
Upcoming Event:
Monday, October 28, 2024
Lincoln Campus Center, UMass Amherst
8:45 am to 1:15 pm [lunch provided**]
This is our biggest single day outreach event of the year, where we bring ~250 high school students to campus center for ~4 hours to excite them about degrees and careers in engineering and computing and UMass Amherst. We gear the event for girls, but all are welcome.
Visit the Event page for the latest agenda and breakout activity descriptions, as well as instructions on reserving blocks of tickets, and making payment.
Schedule Overview
- 8:30 am - Check in and continental breakfast
- 8:45 am - 1:10 pm - Full program including lunch
- 1:30 - 2:45 pm - Optional after hours student round-table panel and tours
Vegetarian options available for breakfast & lunch. Other dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated in event buffet, however additional food options are available in the Campus Center at cost if needed.
Who should attend?
- High school girls interested in the fields of engineering or computer and information science.
- All genders are welcome! The day is just geared to empower girls to pursue engineering and computing, fields that are still male dominated.
- We try and limit to ~10 students per school to make the opportunity available to as many schools as possible!
- Guidance counselors & teachers
- Representatives from industry
Highlights of the Day
- Meet high school women like you from across the Commonwealth
- Participate in hands-on engineering and computer science activities
- Hear from industry about what engineers do; See demonstrations of state-of-the-art technology
- Hear from UMass Alumna about their experiences as female engineers
- Learn about career opportunities in engineering and computer science
- Meet college students, professors, and engineers
- Chat about "Why Choose Engineering or Computing?"
- Take an optional tours of engineering & computer science labs
Parking & Transportation
Parking available in Campus Garage. Special accommodations with prior arrangement for oversized vans. Transportation arrangements and mileage are the responsibility of the school/student unless otherwise arranged with UMass.
Map & directions to UMass Amherst: http://www.umass.edu/umhome/visit_campus.html
Location: Lincoln Campus Center, UMass Amherst 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst MA
Questions:
Contact the Dr. Freke Ette in the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, College of Engineering; engindiversity [at] umass [dot] edu.
Event Leadership
Paula Rees
Works with students, faculty and staff to make the college welcoming and inclusive for all, with a focus on recruitment and retention at all levels.
Freke Ette
Provides leadership, management, and coordination support for building intercultural competencies and promoting an inclusive environment in the College.
