DETROIT – Wayne State University aims to reach out to young men and women an overview of science and engineering careers Nov. 18 through a special program funded by the National Science Foundation.
Unlimited Horizons: Exploring Science and Engineering Careers for Women and Minority Students, an ESCALATE (Engineering & Science Careers in Academia: Learning from ADVANCE and Translating Effectively) program will allow WSU officials to give high school, community college and other students an opportunity to get guidance on their science and engineering career paths.
Students also will learn about career opportunities in higher education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields, which lack women and minority populations.
“The event aims to raise awareness among students about educational and career opportunities in science and engineering fields, but also will provide women and minority faculty members with ideas on how to encourage these underrepresented student populations to make real and lasting contributions in their chosen fields,” said Karen Tonso, associate professor of education at Wayne State. “Information gathered at this event will give our faculty a better understanding of the unique needs and perspectives of these students that will ultimately help create effective strategies in retaining these students and preparing them for advanced careers in the sciences, engineering and even higher education.”
The event is free and open to the public. It will be held on Wayne State’s campus at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, 495 Ferry Mall. Registration is required at
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