More science, less drama: IT pros defend engineering careers

[jazzymom]

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Perhaps what is needed are more programs like this:
“Explorathon” Program for 4th and 5th grade girls
The Battle Creek branch of the American Association of University Women will present its 14th annual “Explorathon: Looking Toward Tomorrow” program on Saturday, March 14 at Lakeview Middle School. This event encourages 4th and 5th grade girls in Calhoun County to think about pursuing careers as adults that they might not otherwise consider, especially careers based on science, technology, engineering, and math. While the students attend workshops focusing on 3 careers of their choice, the parent or other adult accompanying them attends 2 workshops designed for them.

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<p>Absolutely agree that we need more programs like these. We need them to include 4th and 5th grade boys as well. Unless they have a parent in the field, boys don’t get exposed to the array of career options in engineering any more than girls do.</p>