The College of Engineering at WSU sponsors and hosts Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED), a national event commonly known as Girl Day, each February during National Engineers Week. Check back soon for details about the 2025 event.
Connecting Young Women With STEM
The purpose of an annual Girl Day is to foster a positive connection between young women and STEM. The students participate in hands-on STEM activities, listen to inspirational female speakers and meet women from the engineering and computing industries, including professionals, WSU faculty and students. There will also be an industry fair featuring companies from STEM fields.
2024 Event Highlights
140
High School Students
56%
Of Attending Seniors Ultimately Pursued Engineering at WSU
109
Collegiate and Professional Mentors
Why Is Girl Day Important?
Questions or Want to Get Involved?
Although student and mentor registration for the 2024 event is now closed, general questions may still be sent to wichitastateiged@gmail.com .