Engineering Communications - Engineering Communications combines math modeling and speech communications. It will be offered again in Spring 2001. In Exploring the Enigmatic Engine students work in teams of two or three to disassemble and reassemble a three horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine, developing a first-hand understanding of basic mechanics along the way. In Exploring the Enigmatic Circuit students work in teams of two to build and reassemble a simple infrared transmitter and receiver circuit developing a first-hand understanding of basic electrical systems along the way. Toy FUNdamentals Toy and Kit Making - Students design and build toys and engineering kits in teams.
Class includes sessions on design, marketing, child development and presentations.
Class includes sessions on engineering design and graphic design, demographic research, and presentations. All are designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate women students to each other and women faculty and alumnae in their disciplines. The programs provide a forum for the participants to discuss academic, social and career related issues. WEP Community is underwritten by the Alcoa Foundation . To volunteer as a mentor or instructor , contact the WEP Office .