A mentoring relationship can be a very valuable and rewarding experience for both parties involved. The mentee can gain self-confidence through the support and encouragement she receives. The mentor will gain new insight and ideas from the exchange of information with their mentee. Thank you for your participation in the program as either a mentor or mentee. The qualities and skills that many women possess are of great value to the engineering field, and we must encourage those with an interest in engineering to succeed in the field.
Statistics show that women outperform men in their first-year engineering studies.
Yet, a high percentage of female engineering students drop out of the engineering curriculum in the first year. This is due to feelings of isolation, a lack of role models, and negative experiences in engineering courses. These experiences lead to lower self-esteem and lower confidence levels about one's ability to succeed in the engineering field. WENT is an acronym for Women Engineers Networking Together. The mission of the WENT program is to support and encourage new female students in the College of Engineering.