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NEW ORLEANS — 13-thousand women engineers have descended upon New Orleans for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) conference, WE25, and they’re passing on their knowledge to the next generation of STEM leaders.
On Saturday, 300 middle and high school students from across the New Orleans area are getting a hands-on opportunity to dive into STEM at the annual “Invent It. Build It.” outreach event held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Students have the chance to build balloon-powered cars and hydraulic claws, putting fundamental engineering principles into immediate practice.
This year’s event, which is free for all participants, hit full capacity—a testament to the high demand for quality STEM exposure in the community.
The day-long program is specifically designed for local students aged 10–18, their parents, and educators.
The mentorship opportunities don’t stop after the Saturday event.
Emily Burnett with the Society of Women Engineers appeared on the WWL Weekend Morning News to discuss another upcoming opportunity for students.
SWE is hosting a High School Leadership Academy, which is a virtual event taking place this Wednesday. The guest speaker is a woman from New Orleans who was inspired to become an engineer following the levee failures of Hurricane Katrina. 
For information on how to sign up, visit SWE.org. 
SWE is a nonprofit that provides educational and service opportunities to women in STEM.
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