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PLATTEVILLE - Young women in grades eight to 12, who are interested in pursuing an engineering degree, are welcome to participate in Career Day at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on April 24. Registration is from 8:15 to 9 a.m., and the program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Participants can expect engaging presentations and activities from UWP students and faculty as well as the opportunity to get to know other students who are also interested in learning more about engineering. The program is designed to answer questions about UW-Platteville, the engineering profession and the college experience. The Women in Engineering Program at UWP is sponsoring Career Day. Tammy J. Salmon-Stephens, director of the Women in Engineering Program, emphasized the importance of providing opportunities such as Career Day to young women. She noted that the feedback she has received from her colleagues shows that they also feel this way. She said, "Colleagues of mine in education have told me that UWP has a very strong reputation. Educators who participate in Career Day make it a priority and recognize that it's an important opportunity for the girls."

The fee for each student is $15 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, gift and all program materials. Chaperones may attend and participate in all program events at no cost, but must pre-register. The registration deadline is April 10. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with an enrollment limit of 150 students. Registration fees are returned if the enrollment limit has been exceeded. Confirmation letters or e-mails will be sent to participants along with driving directions and/or maps.

Registration details, forms and more information about the event may be found athttp:// www.uwplatt.edu/wep/career_day/spring/index.htm Both students and chaperones must register. Participants may opt to register online or print out the form and send it via postal mail with the registration fee. Persons who would prefer a registration form mailed to them may contact Salmon-Stephens at (608) 342-1563 orsalmont@uwplatt.edu.

Contact: Tammy Salmon-Stephens, director, Women in Engineering Program, (608) 342-1563, salmont@uwplatt.edu

Formatted by: Kate McKinney, UWP Public Relations, (608) 342-1194,mckinnka@uwplatt.edu