WIE and MechSE Welcome Freshmen Women

Twenty-six incoming MechSE freshmen women learned about coop experiences, research opportunities, senior design projects, postgraduate training and future job prospects during a welcome luncheon for female Engineering Mechanics (EM) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) freshmen held Tuesday, August 18. Sponsored by the College of Engineering's Women in Engineering (WIE) Program, the luncheon was hosted by Professor James Phillips, MechSE's Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs. Senior Design Project Coordinator and Lecturer Emad Jassim discussed senior design projects, and EM student Monica Yang talked about undergraduate research.

The Women in Engineering (WIE) program is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for women students in the College of Engineering. The wide range of WIE programs include student recruiting, workshops and seminars, undergraduate advising, and a camp for middle school girls.