"It's a Girl Thing"

Dear Parents,

     Recently the Career & Technical Education department was awarded a Verizon Ed Link Grant to offer a program for middle school age girls in Technology/Engineering. The grant entitled, "Technology/Engineering: It's A Girl Thing!" is a program designed to strengthen knowledge and skills of Technology/Engineering (an integral part of the Science & Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework and MCAS assessment).

     The research illustrates that girls are disproportionately absent from advance level high school courses (Computer Science, Mathematics, Science & Engineering) therefore limiting opportunities for them in careers in high tech fields or engineering. It is the goal of the program to offer opportunities for girls to experience technology/engineering in a very supportive and nurturing environment. The program will be enhanced by guest speakers/mentors who are women that represent a wide variety of technical and engineering professions. Also, there will be an opportunity for field trips to businesses and industries that focus on high tech and engineering fields.

     The program will commence the week of January 2, 2003 through the end of May 2003. This program will be offered during 4th period enrichment block on days 2 and 5 only. Participation is limited to a maximum of 14 girls during the 2002-2003 school year. There will be a closing ceremony and presentation of projects for all the participants. Students may sign up with Mr. Whitman in room 113. A permission slip and program description may be obtained in the main office or from Mr. Whitman.

     If you would like to learn more about the program and other opportunities for your student in Career & Technical Education please use the Contact Information page to get in touch with me any time.  Feel free to leave a message if I'm not available and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Michael Whitman
Engineering / Technology Education
Bigelow Middle School

Thank you for your interest in the program.
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