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Get ready to foster curiosity, inspiration, and empowerment on February 24, as we celebrate Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day! This special day was created as part of National Engineers Week by the National Society of Professional Engineers in the United States in 1951 to address the need for diversity in the engineering field. The purpose? To inspire the next generation of female engineers. Yes, we're talking about a day dedicated to showing the world through a girl's eyes just how thrilling and fulfilling a career in engineering can be! So, let's gear up to break those stereotypes, conquer barriers, and empower our girls to engineer a brighter future!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Engineers Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Society of Professional Engineers in the United States started the National Engineers Week to celebrate and promote the engineering field.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women in Engineering ProActive Network</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) was established to catalyze change in the educational system to improve gender representation in the engineering sector.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day was first initiated as part of the National Engineers Week with the aim of inspiring female participation in engineering.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Year of Engineering</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UK Government launched the Year of Engineering, a campaign aiming to tackle the engineering skills gap and widen the pool of young people who join the profession.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Greta Thunberg Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg's global movement inspired many young girls to pursue careers in environmental engineering and sustainable industries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Celebrations due COVID19</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations for the Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day occur online, reaching an even larger global audience and inspiring more young girls.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Arrange an engineering workshop</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize an engineering workshop where girls can have hands-on experience on different engineering projects. Leading them through the processes of designing, building, and testing will give them an insight into the world of engineering.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Invite women engineers to speak</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite accomplished women engineers to share their experiences about their journey in the field. This will inspire girls and give them real-life role models to look up to in the engineering world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Visit an engineering exhibit or museum</h3><p class='facts-text'>Nothing captivates the mind like exhibits. Visits to a local museum or science exhibit can offer a practical understanding of engineering and its marvels.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Begin a mentorship program</h3><p class='facts-text'>Start a mentorship program with local universities or companies where female engineers can mentor young girls. This long-term commitment can encourage girls to pursue engineering as their career.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create an engineering challenges day</h3><p class='facts-text'>For a more competitive activity, organize an engineering challenges day where girls can have fun and develop engineering skills simultaneously. Challenges can range from bridge-building competitions to coding challenges.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Inspiring the Next Generation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This special day empowers young female minds to explore the exciting world of engineering. By introducing them to this typically male-dominated field at a young age, we inspire future female engineers and help to build a more diverse science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Breaking Stereotypes</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day is a chance to challenge pre-existing stereotypes that often prevent girls from considering a career in engineering. This day not only exposes girls to the possibilities inherent in the field, but also shows them that there is a place for them within the engineering community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fosters Learning and Curiosity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and various engineering challenges, this special day opens doors for learning and nurtures curiosity. It's an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills, encourage creativity and invite young girls into a universe of innovation and discovery.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Girls Display Strong Skills in STEM Subjects</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite common stereotypes, studies show that girls often perform just as well as boys in science and mathematics subjects in school, proving they have all the necessary skills for engineering.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Ratio of Men to Women in Engineering is Still Imbalanced</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the National Science Foundation, women made up only 13% of engineers in the workforce in 2018. This indicates the need for more efforts to encourage girls and women in this field.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Representation and Mentorship Matter</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research shows girls who see women in engineering and science-related professions are more likely to pursue those fields. Thus, representation and mentorships are key for girls' inspiration and motivation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Engineers Play Crucial Roles in Developing Sustainable Technologies</h3><p class='facts-content'>Whether it's developing renewable energy technology or creating systems for clean water access, engineers play a vital role in solving major global issues. Girls' contributions to these fields are important.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a Positive Economic Impact When Women Join the Engineering Field</h3><p class='facts-content'>Diverse teams generate better solutions, so more women in engineering equals greater innovation. Plus, increasing the number of women in engineering and other high-paying STEM fields can reduce the gender pay gap.</p></div></div>
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