Introducing Girls to Engineering Workshop (IGEW)
Girls in 3rd through 6th grades – be a part of Introducing Girls to Engineering Workshop!
- Experience the creativity and innovation of engineering and technology
- Meet female engineers and technologists, and hear first-hand about these exciting careers
- Participate in five hands-on projects
Date: March 7, 2026 (Registration is open!)
Time: 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Location: Pinecrest Academy Space Coast, Viera, FL
Cost: $35 includes lunch, drinks, snack, shirt, and supplies
Registration fee can be waived for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch or have an economic need. Apply here for the waiver before registering. For students with fee WAIVERS, enter your waiver number as a PROMOTIONAL CODE.
Registration deadline: February 15, 2026
Volunteers
Engineers, Scientists, Chaperons, Teachers, Parents, SWE Members and Non Members, we can’t do this with out your help. Join us as we inspire our youth with our passion for STEM. Click the link to register, Volunteers.
SWE Required Training for Outreach Volunteers: https://swe.org/youthprotection/
Questions? Contact us at igew@swespacecoast.org.
Student registration link | Volunteer registration link
Track Descriptions
| TRACK 1 | Design a Dessert | Find out what a design engineer does as you design and construct a dessert! |
| Duct Tape Creations | Use the ultimate engineer’s tool: duct tape! And show off your fashionista skills! You will be able to make wallets, flowers, and other creations so bring your creativity! | |
| Programming Robots | Learn about robots and computer programming while you program a LEGO robot and tell it what to do! (Warning: will not teach you how to tell your sibling what to do) | |
| Bounce Into Polymers | Make your own bouncy balls and Goo with everyday materials | |
| Gum Drop Domes | Geodesic domes are used all over the world to house observatories and some futuristic looking homes. How strong can you make a dome out of gum drops?. | |
| TRACK 2 | Seismic Shakeup | Can you design a structure that will survive an earthquake? Put your design skills to the test on our shaker table!! |
| Design a Lunar Lander | Twelve men have walked on the Moon, and engineers made it happen. Do you have what it takes to land your astronaut safely on the Moon? | |
| Tie Dye Forensics | Do you have a favorite M&Ms or Skittle candy color? Become a Forensic Scientist to investigate what different dyes are used to color candies. | |
| Minute to Win it | Test your skills with our 60 second challenges to master physics – do you have what it takes? | |
| Bucket Tower | Learn about civil engineering as you build a tower to carry a heavy bucket. How strong can you make it? | |
| TRACK 3 | Chocolate Asphalt | Learn about road construction and what a civil engineer does while you make chocolate ‘asphalt’ – a delicious layered dessert! |
| Angry Test Pilots | Build a catapult to see who can launch and hit a variety of angry feathered and piggy targets – a real life version of the mobile app! | |
| Bedroom Alarms | Learn about electrical circuits using alarm kits and build your own alarm system all while learning about electrical engineers. | |
| Paper Structures | How strong is paper? Can you build a structure out of paper strong enough to carry the weight? | |
| Safe Landing | Help your skydiver touch down safely as you design a parachute. | |
| TRACK 4 | Egg Bungee Jump | Can you design and build an egg bungee jump that will keep the egg from breaking? |
| Code Breakers Escape | Want to tell someone a secret and make sure no one else understands it? Codes come in different forms. Solve the codes to see if you can escape. | |
| Zip Lines | Imagine zipping through the trees to get to school! This is your chance to design your own zip line! | |
| Marble Run | Like roller coasters? This is your chance to be the mechanical engineer that designs and builds one! | |
| Kick it! | Can you outscore Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan? Try to score a goal -by building a machine! |