WOW iT!
Windows of Opportunity for Women in Technology
Purdue University's
College of Technology Workshop
November 7, 2009
8:00a.m.— 3:30p.m. in Knoy Hall
Optional campus tour available at 3:30pm
What is WOW iT:
Coupled with Project Lead The Way, Purdue University’s College of Technology is hosting a program with workshops that will be of interest to women. Participants will be introduced to the College of Technology’s various departments. Sessions could range from the areas of: Aviation Technology, Building Construction Management, Computer Graphics Technology, Computer & Information Technology, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Check out this year's brochure.
Who is it for:
WOW iT is geared toward high school students involved in Project Lead The Way classes. All students, regardless of gender, are welcome to participate.
Where:
Join us at Knoy Hall of Technology located on Purdue University's West Lafayette campus. Knoy Hall is located at the corner of Grant Street and Northwestern Avenue. Parking is available in the Northwestern Parking Garage.
Transportation:
Transportation to and from the program will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian or school.
Cost:
There is absolutely no cost to you to attend this one day, hands-on workshop!
You and one parent will be provided with a delicious continental breakfast and dine with us at the Purdue Memorial Union for a fabulous lunch. Additional lunches are available at $10.00 each.
How do I sign up:
To attend, please complete and return the registration form as soon as possible. Enrollment is limited to 60 students, please respond no later then October 21st, 2009. Applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list and accepted only if space is available.
Registration forms can be sent to:
Susan Martinez Manahan
Knoy Hall #150D
401 N Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021
or fax'd to:
765-496-1924
What if I have a question:
Should you, an instructor or a parent have a question regarding WOW iT, please contact:
Susan Martinez Manahan at manahan@purdue.edu or at 765-494-2331.
Directions to Purdue:
From Chicago:
Take I-65 South to S.R. 43 (exit 178). Follow Soldiers Home Road to Kalberer Road (350 North) to Yeager Road to Northwestern Avenue. Follow Northwestern Avenue into campus to the Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage located on the left side of the road at 504 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
From Indianapolis:
Take I-65 North to State Road 26 (exit 172). Proceed west on State Road 26 and turn north onto Sagamore Parkway (U.S. 52). Continue on Sagamore Parkway for approximately three miles to Yeager Road. Turn south on Yeager and continue to Northwestern Avenue. Turn south Follow Northwestern Avenue into campus to the Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage located at 504 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. A more complete statement of Purdue's policies of equal access and equal opportunity is also available. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations at vphr@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.
