1. The Exciting Future of Michigan Technological University Pre-College Outreach Steve Patchin Director of Youth Programs Michigan Technological University

2. Agenda What are common character traits of Millennials 2010 Programming Ways Corporations can support Michigan Tech Outreach Experience the “Road Show”

3. Millennials Born between 1980 - 2001 Very social Embrace social networking Delaying marriage to explore the world Shared traits: entitled, optimistic, civic-minded, close relationship with parents, impatient, value work/life balance, multi-tasking, enjoy team-centered activities

4. 2010 Programming Women in Engieering 140+ Participants Average GPA 3.96 Engineering Scholars Program 140+ Participants Average GPA 3.88

6. Over 70 different career and adventure explorations

7. Innovative hands-on learning experience

8. Build confidence in their abilities and ignite the passion for learning

9. National Summer Transportation Institute

10. 30 participants

11. Highlights: visit Isle Royale, tour new Soo Lock construction, tour Mackinaw Bridge (behind the scenes)

12. PURSE

13. 120 participants – 9th grade girls from Detroit – study wind and solar power

15. Can be tailored for kids of all ages

16. Learn science behind the WOW!

18. On campus programs 2010 WIE/ESP - Students from Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Alaska, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas, New York, Washington D.C., Nevada, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, and India – so far……

19. Corporate Partnership Opportunities Provide Role Model Speakers for Women in Engineering/Engineering Scholars Program Scholarships to WIE/ESP/SYP Sponsor “MIND TREKKERS” STEM Road Show Sponsor Group Projects/SYP Explorations

20. Thank You for helping develop our future workforce and leaders

21. Q and A