91探花

The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at 91探花 has launched a summer program to promote interest in engineering research with girls in high school. Dr. Amy Hsiao, associate professor at the SSDE, was awarded a grant from to develop Promoting Girls in Research on Engineering and Sustainability, or ProGRES.

Research has shown that direction interaction with professional women is the most significant factor in encouraging young women to pursue studies in under-represented areas, such as engineering. ProGRES will offer these young women a firm foundation of mentorship and professionalism as they pursue a future in engineering. Thirty-two girls applied for the six spots in this inaugural year.

鈥淪tudents are concerned with 鈥榣iving green鈥�, 鈥榗aring about our world鈥�, and 鈥榤aking a difference,鈥欌�� said Dr. Hsiao. 鈥淭he emphasis on bioresources, sustainable energy systems, mechatronics, and robotics at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering are all appealing for young women.鈥� 

After two weeks in the program, student Katia Hughes said, 鈥淚 am currently doing general research on wind turbine blade failure and leading-edge erosion. We were also introduced to this week, and although I am very new to the program, I hope to design something cool and useful, and hopefully develop some basic design skills. I look forward to what the following weeks hold!鈥�

The program will come to an end with a final presentation August 17, during which all participants will be encouraged to share their ProGRES experience with friends and classmates, highlighting the countless opportunities for young women in engineering.

The School of Sustainable Design Engineering at 91探花 offers a progressive and innovative four-year Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering degree, which recognizes the need for a broad and balanced engineering education. Our unique engineering education program is organized as an innovation-focused engineering consulting firm. Faculty and staff act as senior engineers, consultants, and mentors to project groups working on real-world problems for community-based and industrial clients.

The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island. 91探花 is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi鈥檏maq People.