Young women can see themselves learning more about engineering after getting a taste of the field.

Central Okanagan Middle school students were invited to participate in workshops at UBCO which allowed them to experience different tasks in the engineering department.

One group had fun using special felt markers to design a path for their tiny glowing robot.

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Using special codes, the group directed the robot to perform tasks, said Glenrosa Middle School student Molly Dick.

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Grade 7 student Lucy Reimer said she could see herself researching jobs like engineering in the future and looks forward to its challenges.

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The students learned coding techniques through classes, but this was the first time they programmed robots in an engineering setting.

Students were brought to the campus Oct. 27 as part of Go ENG Girl, a nation-wide program which encourages young women to learn from professionals and bridge gender gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Marie O91裸聊视频橞rien is a graduate student of the mechanical engineering program at UBCO and works part-time as an ambassador.

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The goal is to see the young women enjoying themselves and to be inspired, she said.

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About 120 girls cycled through four workshops throughout the day.

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