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GEE History

Gee History

The GEE program was started in 2004 through a grant from the Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis. The original program was for middle school girls only and lasted two weeks. Since then, the program has expanded to include both middle and high school students and to develop a strong mentoring and leadership component along with the introduction to engineering. In addition to funding from the Womens Foundation, support now also comes from the Herff College of Engineering and the The Center for Intermodal Freight Transportation Studies.

GEE Mentor Spotlight

Carolyn Mariano, Civil Engineering

Carolyn Mariano, Civil Engineering

"I like to draw, paint, play guitar, and scuba dive! I would eventually like to work as a structural engineer that designs earthquake-sustainable buildings. I would also like to use my skills to travel around the world and bring safe and sustainable structures to developing countries."

GEE Weeks in Details

Week 1: A broad introduction to basic engineering concepts for girls who have completed the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Girls will compete in a team setting, polish presentation skills, and meet professionals with different engineering backgrounds. Girls will also be able to get advice from the Herff College of Engineering advisor and college mentors.

Week 2: A broad introduction to basic engineering concepts for girls who have completed the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Girls will compete in a team setting, polish presentation skills, and meet professionals with different engineering backgrounds. Girls will also be able to get advice from the Herff College of Engineering advisor and college mentors.

Week 3: An in-depth look into Transportation Engineering for high schoolers. Activites will mimic real world problems that are faced in the field. Girls will also explore different career options and meet professionals in the field.

Week 4: An in-depth look into Biomedical Engineering for high schoolers. Activites will mimic real world problems that are faced in the field. Girls will also explore different career options and meet professionals in the field.

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Contact GEE | 202B Engineering Administration Bldg |Memphis, TN 38152 | Phone: 901/678-4933

Last Updated: 2/16/13