Lockheed Martin and the Society of Women Engineers will host 800 female middle school students at the second annual Girls Exploring Science, Engineering and Technology event Monday, Feb. 23 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Denver.  The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We want girls to walk out of this event inspired by the wonders of technology, and inspired by the incredible people who hold positions in those fields today,” said Sandra Scanlon, President of Scanlon Consulting Services.

The event is designed to provide middle school girls with a glimpse into the careers of math, science, engineering, computers and technology.  The event includes a keynote speaker, three interactive workshops focusing on hands-on displays and demonstrations.  At lunch, students will convene for closing remarks from Hamilton Middle Schools girls and essay contest winners. Each student will leave with information on careers of interest, what necessary courses to take in high school, and scholarships.

Additional sponsors of the event, which drew over 2,000 applicants, are Junior Achievement of Rocky Mountain, Inc. and the Women's Foundation of Colorado. 

For more information, contact Sandra Scanlon at 720-339-6350 or sandra.scanlon@swe.org.