Girls RISE(Raising Interesting in Science and Engineering)

First Goal of Girls RISE
To build competent, confident, enthusiastic learners equipped with advanced computer and technology skills.

Second Goal of Girls RISE
To expose girls to a variety of engineering careers through interaction with professional women employed in science and engineering related fields.

Third Goal of Girls RISE
To increase girls' confidence in their ability to perform in traditionally male dominated technical and engineering arenas while improving their problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and information processing skills.

Fourth Goal of Girls RISE
To foster sustained participation in engineering related studies reducing the attrition that occurs as girls move from middle school to high school .

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For further information contact Catherine Raymond, Deputy Director of Education.

First Goal of Girls RISE	To build competent, confident, enthusiastic learners equipped with advanced computer and technology skills.
Second Goal of Girls RISE	To expose girls to a variety of engineering careers through interaction with professional women employed in science and engineering related fields.
Third Goal of Girls RISE	To increase girls' confidence in their ability to perform in traditionally male dominated technical and engineering arenas while improving their problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and information processing skills.
Fourth Goal of Girls RISE	To foster sustained participation in engineering related studies reducing the attrition that occurs as girls move from middle school to high school .


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