ExxonMobil Engineers Help Close Gender Gap in Math and Science – MarketWatch

Close to 1,000 students across the country participate in hands-on activities

–Middle school students interact with role models at 13 ExxonMobil locations

–Program sparks students’ curiosity in the science, technology, engineering and math fields

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ExxonMobil Foundation is collaborating with National Engineers Week for the ninth consecutive year to present “Introduce a Girl to Engineering,” where ExxonMobil employees will host students at 13 company locations across the country. The program seeks to promote curiosity among middle school students, and help shrink the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

“We can inspire our nation’s youth to pursue STEM careers by capturing their interest at an early age,” said Suzanne McCarron, president, ExxonMobil Foundation. “By building confidence through role models and engaging activities, our program helps address STEM career stereotypes and allows young women to explore and appreciate the engineering profession.”

ExxonMobil employees will lead fun hands-on activities that connect math and science to real life while also reinforcing classroom instruction. Example activities include demonstrations on how the energy industry uses 3D technology to search for oil and natural gas; water purification experiments; bridge-building with straws; exploring the science of manufacturing cosmetics; and panel discussions with ExxonMobil engineers.

 ExxonMobil Engineers Help Close Gender Gap in Math and Science – MarketWatch.