September 2002
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Women encouraged into Science and Engineering

Women engineers of the future were sought to take part in a taster course that provided an opportunity to look ahead to a rewarding career in Engineering, Design and Technology.

The University ran the WISE residential course for female students in Years 11 and 12. The course gave an insight into what professional engineers do, the different engineering disciplines available as career options and a taste of University life.

The programme was part of the University's 'WISE' programme - Women into Science and Engineering - which actively encourages more females to consider engineering as a possible career option. The programme included an International Rescue Project where students were asked to design and build a floating platform with a lifting device to hoist crashed Thunderbirds II from the 'sea bed'.

Right: One of the participants test the hovercraft students were asked to design and build.

The participants were also given the chance to pick the brains of academic staff from across the School of Engineering, Design and Technology during a Question and Answer session.

At the end of the course, the students were awarded certificates and prizes for the best project.

• For further information contact WISE Course Organiser Joanne Crowther, on 01274 (23)3871. Alternatively, email j.crowther@bradford.ac.uk

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