Girls in Engineering

Our Mission

We were inspired to start Girls in Engineering (GIE) when reflecting upon the lack of engineering experiences given to K-12 students at Georgia Tech. With the challenges in transitioning from high school classes to studying engineering in college, we sought to create a program where high schoolers could learn about the engineering process early on. From the program, we hope to increase the number of women pursuing engineering degrees and careers.

Application

 

Interested in becoming a participant in GIE? Apply now at the link below! Applications are due on September 22nd. 

                      https://apps.ideal-logic.com/ceismc?key=KJM2-8KRCD_K9KH-5PTF_ba49c80d03e2

Contact us

Any questions about the program? Feel free to contact us at edgeatlanta2023@gmail.com!

 

 

About Us

 
Program Creators

Emily Yan

Emily Yan is a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at Georgia Tech. Emily is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, having experience teaching English to Asian refugees and students from low-income backgrounds. 

Rachel Kroger

Rachel Kroger is a third-year International Relations and Human Health major. Rachel volunteers extensively with the Jewish community, teaching Hebrew at The Temple in Atlanta. 

 

 

 

Zakir Ahmedin

Zakir Ahmedin is a third-year student pursuing a major in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Social Justice at Georgia Tech. He also has experience as a math and English tutor for students from low-income backgrounds.

 


 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professors

John Lau

John Lau is a lecturer and design instructor at Georgia Tech. He often teaches the biomedical engineering design class, but also has extensive experience teaching various industrial design classes. He received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in industrial design from Georgia Tech. 

 

Wendy Cocke

Wendy Cocke is a professor and design instructor at Georgia Tech. Wendy also teaches the biomedical engineering design class, and has over two decades of experience leading technical teams for the biggest corporations in America. Professor Cocke is also a published author. 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Program

 

Programming details

GIE is an immersive experience for high school girls in Atlanta interested in engineering. The program will be held at Georgia Tech over the first two weekends in November (Nov. 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th). As a part of the program, students will:

  • Take a tour of Georgia Tech
  • Learn about the college application process and scholarships
  • Develop engineering skills such as sketching and product ideation
  • Work in groups to develop a solution to an engineering problem
  • Present their proposed solutions

Program Benefits

GIE is a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable information about the engineering design process and what studying engineering in college is like. In addition to all of the experiences we will provide over the two weekends, we will provide:

 

  • Breakfast and lunch for all days
  • $25 transportation allowance
  • $100 allowance  
Eligibility

All metro Atlanta freshman, sophomore, and junior high school girls interested in pursuing engineering in college are invited to apply! The program has a preference for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

 

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Location

Location (CEISMC): 505 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332