Scientists and engineers are problem-solvers; create new inventions and discoveries, improve the quality of life and make a world a better place to live. They apply math and science principles to design everything from the tiniest safety pins to beautiful structures, improved infrastructure to sophisticated cars. Scientists and engineers possess high level of skills, work on challenging and exciting projects, earn high salaries and have various options to choose from in their careers. Experts predict a strong demand for the scientists and engineers, especially for women. WISE aims to be the facilitator to encourage and promote young girls to enter the exciting world of science and engineering…..

Why Science & Engineering?

• Science & Engineering is about development, improvement and community service
• Scientists and engineers are problem solvers, solve the challenges of pollution, traffic congestion, drinking water and energy needs, urban development and community planning
• Science and Engineering jobs fetch you good salaries
• Companies are expanding in low-cost areas like China and India and doing less hiring in higher-cost areas like continental Europe
• Science and engineering projects are unique, one-of-a-kind, long lasting, facilitates economic growth, gives a feeling of accomplishment and is challenging

Why Women in Science & Engineering?

• Large pool of women talent untapped by the Science & Engineering Profession
• Capacity to multi task
• More “public spirited”, Greater sensitivity to people, situations and catch 22 occurrences
• Self critical of their own strengths and weaknesses
• Rebound and learn from setbacks
• Fair and transparent in communication

Advice to Girls : School Level

• Get involved in summer camps / clubs for science
• Get the best grades in school especially in science subjects
• Do science projects
• Discuss with your science teachers about ways to plan your science and engineering careers
• Attend workshops on science if your school offers
• Research on science and engineering careers on the internet

Advice to Girls : College Level

• Talk to your advisor and seniors as a fresher to plan your science and engineering career.
• Plan your years in college to ensure you attend the right classes
• Seek out mentors
• Join internship programmes in good scientific institutions and reputed engineering firms

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