Date: Sat Oct 25, 8:30 AM CDT - Sat Oct 25, 12:30 PM CDT
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Open to girls grades, 4-12, adults
What Is Invent It. Build It.?
The Society of Women Engineering is excited to bring our annual
half-day student program, Invent It. Build It. (IIBI) - to New
Orleans!
One of the primary goals of SWE's outreach activities
is to expose students to STEM and increase their awareness of what an
engineer is. IIBI is an event that encourages students to learn about
engineering and pursue careers in the industry.
The program offers hands-on engineering experiences for pre-college students, while parents and educators learn about engineering careers, scholarships, and resources. Through events like IIBI, SWE aims to help increase students' confidence in engineering-related skills.
This program is open to students of all genders. With the mission to develop STEM identity in students from historically under-resourced areas, SWE sets out to change the image of "what an engineer looks like" and inspire the next generation of STEM stars.
Why Attend Invent It. Build It.?
Studies have shown that girls perform at similar levels as their male counterparts, but their confidence and interest in engineering and math decline between 11-13 years old. Why? A lack of support, resources, and programming designed to encourage their interest in STEM. The Invent It. Build It. (IIBI) program was created as a solution to this problem.
IIBI aims to build pre-college students' confidence and interest in STEM by combining creativity, innovation, and exploration through engaging in hands-on activities and learning firsthand from SWE members and their peers.
Event Details
- Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
- Date/Time: October 25, 2025, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025, 11:59 pm
Contact Information
- Staff Support: Kevin Shipp, kshipp@gsle.org
Registration Link
