McWane Science Center Event Opens Alabama Girls’ Eyes To World Of Engineering

By Carla Davis

Engineering may not be the dream of most girls, but after a day of meeting with professional women engineers this week and learning about their jobs, Jorja Nassirian thinks it would be a “cool” career.

“I think building bridges and working with my hands would be cool, and I just want to help people,” said Nassirian, a Shelby County High School ninth-grade student. “I have kind of wanted to be an engineer, but I need a better idea of what field to go into.”

Nassirian said her goal is somewhat clearer now. Construction engineering particularly captured her interest after taking part in Girls in Engineering Day at the McWane Science Center on Feb. 8.McWane and Sain Associates Inc. hosted the half-day event to introduce girls to the world of engineering and open their minds to the possibilities the field can offer. More than 100 teachers and students from high schools, including Pell City, Hewitt-Trussville, Shelby County, Spain Park, Shades Valley and Alabama STEM Education, were on hand for the event.

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