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PURSE: Promoting Underrepresented Girls Involvement in Research, Science, and Energy

Description

The Promoting Underrepresented Girls Involvement in Research, Science, and Energy (PURSE) program is a Strategies Project where Metropolitan Detroit high school girls in grades 9-11, participate in project based out-of-school time in space and engineering activities that teach concepts related to the production and storage of energy. The project is designed to advance knowledge and understanding about key mathematical and scientific concepts in areas of energy such as batteries and fuel cells, nuclear energy and alternative energy sources like wind and solar. Students will participate in team oriented programming that exposes them to fundamental chemistry, physics and engineering concepts that enable energy generation and storage. The project offers a well-conceptualized, multi-layered set of experiences designed to ignite and sustain girls? interest in science, engineering, and leadership in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE&EE) industries.

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PROJECT DETAILS

Award Number
0929728
Project Duration
2009 - 2013
Category
Strategies
Organization(s)
Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program Inc, Detroit, MI
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Project Work State
MI
Target Gradespan(s)
High school (9-12)
Geographic Location(s)
Urban
Project Status
Expired
Additional Disciplines
Engineering - general
Additional Target Participants
Students
Girls