Bourns Space Science and Engineering Day; Volunteer Registration April 10, 2009

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In order to encourage local students to become involved with space science and engineering, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting the Bourns Space Science and Engineering Day

What will happen at the Bourns Space Science and Engineering Day event?
There will be selected activities for students and they will have the opportunity to meet engineering students and participate in hands on activities. Through interactive activities will be able to experience the creativity and innovation that occurs in space science and engineering. We will also haveseveral special guest speakers.

How can I help?
Together, we have the opportunity to encourage local students to become better informed about space science and engineering. Volunteers are vital to our success. You don't have to be an engineer to participate. You have your choice on how you want to be involved, even if you only have a limited amount of time. Shifts can vary/times can be flexible. We will supply materials and activity directions. All you have to do is bring your enthusiasm!

You can help by:

Coming to the event and supervising an activity
Helping with registration, snacks, setting up rooms and wrap-up
You must attend the training day to be a volunteer at SSED. If you have any conflicts with the date of training, please contact SWE @ [email protected]

Training Event Details:
University of California, Riverside
Bourns College of Engineering
Friday, April 10, 2009



Note: Space Science and Engineering Day is on Saturday April 18th
Website: www.engr.ucr.edu/~ssed

Volunteer Training (mandatory for all activity leads and volunteers):
Learn your activity kit in advance, meet your fellow volunteers, and help us organize materials.
Food will be provided.
University of California, Riverside
Bourns College of Engineering
Friday, April 10, 2009
EBU II 205 / 206
4pm -8 pm

Questions? Contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected]


Organized by Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. For more information about the Society please call (312) 596-5223. Mission: Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, demonstrate the value of diversity. Objectives: Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them. Assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement. Serve as a center of information on women in engineering. Encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

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Ticket Info:  Volunteer, Free

Official Website: http://ssed-upcoming.eventbrite.com