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no reference to athletics in the original legislation.” She recommended that the council urge academic institutions and the corporations providing them with funding to encourage voluntary compliance rather than risk outside enforcement. Other founding partners of the Engineers Week Coalition Diversity Council are Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA, 2008 Council Chair; American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Association of People with Disabilities; American Indian Science and Engineering Society; MentorNet; National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering; National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates; National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals; National Society of Master of Engineering in Engine Systems Internet-based degree for accelerating engine careers The MEES program delivers a high-impact learning experience to help you confidently take on new roles and responsibilities in internal combustion engine development. n Broad technical knowledge and skills n Deep project-based learning with immediate application n Networking and learning with faculty, guest lecturers and other experienced engineers n No interruption to work or travel family responsibilities with flexible Internet-based delivery If you are an engineer with four years of experience, work with IC engines of any size, and want to expand your abilities and career opportunities, this program is for you! For More Information Contact Sandra Ashford, PhD, MEES Program Director ashford@epd.engr.wisc.edu 866-529-4967 mees.engr.wisc.edu “MEES has been an enabler to my progression within my company. Mid-way through the program, I got promoted to test engineering manager, a job I was able to get thanks to my speciﬁc engine design classes. I would recommend MEES to anyone—it has been my eye-opener. MEES has kept me abreast with the latest technology, which is key when working in the automotive industry. The cohort environment created unique relationships with individuals from other companies, which has been very beneﬁcial. I know what I want and I know I will get there. Thanks MEES team.” Hélène Cornils, Principal Engineer, Hybrid Business Unit, Eaton Corporation, MEES Class of 2007, SWE Member Black Engineers; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; The National GEM Consortium; and Women in Engineering ProActive Network. EWeek 2008 is co-sponsored by the Chinese Institute of EngineersUSA and IBM. EWeek will offer a number of established programs designed to create interest in engineering as a desirable career choice for young students. The 57-year-old outreach effort also strives to increase awareness of the ways in which the profession benefits society. Included in this year’s dynamic program are: • “Design Squad,” season two, featuring a national invention contest, new resources and trainings for volunteers, and special work with after-school organizations. Engineers Week partners worked with WGBHBoston to develop and deploy hundreds of volunteers and dozens of trainings and special events for the launch of this PBS television reality show in 2007. The show, with accompanying Web site and outreach campaign, targets 9 to 12 year olds and is part reality competition, all engineering, and major fun. During each show an engineer is featured in a 60-second profile. • National Engineers Week Future City™ Competition. This year’s exciting theme asks students to describe how nanotechnology will monitor their city’s structures and systems to keep its infrastructure healthy. • Connecting Educators to Engineering, SWE’s legacy project • Cyberchase: Math in Science and Engineering • Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day • Introduce a Girl to Engineering Global Outreach • Discover Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. • New Faces of Engineering • Discover Engineering • Sightseers Guide to Engineering And much more. See www.eweek.org or call: 703-684-2852 for more information on each of these programs and materials to support them. I 14 SWE WINTER 2008 http://mees.engr.wisc.edu http://mees.engr.wisc.edu http://www.eweek.org

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SWE - Winter 2008 Heritage Club President’s Note View from the Executive Suite Editor’s Page Readers’ Forum EWeek 2008 New Faces of Engineering The Leaky Science and Engineering Pipeline Why Do Women Leave the Engineering Work Force? A Greener America = New Growth Fields for Engineers The Off-On Ramp Revolution Recognizing the Historic Contributions of African-Americans Membership Information & Calendar A&B Women in Tune with Technology: SWE 2007 Conference Overview Keynote Address Achievement Award Region, Section, and Collegiate Awards SME Bowl and SWE Anniversaries Engineering World: Point of View: Why I Blog Career Toolbox Book Review SWE Smiles Opportunity Index SWE Scrapbook

SWE - Winter 2008

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