First year students in the college of engineering is about 30% women. Civil engineering overall, first year through graduation is about 25% women.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Iliana Juarez knew her calling at a young age. Now, as a first year engineering student, she's one step closer to her goal.
"When I was little, I would travel to Mexico and I would see the infrastructure and I'd be like, wow, these people are really struggling for basic needs. Maybe I'll go back and help one day." ~ Iliana Juarez For Iliana, seeing females like herself in STEM isn't that common. Building Pathways at the University of Arizona tries to integrate community, building and academic success components into student's civil engineering experience.
They're hoping more females pursue a career in STEM, making the entire curriculum feel less intimidating and more personable.Building Pathways gives students a chance to see what their day to day will look like after graduation.Heidi Alagha is an anchor and reporter for KGUN 9. Heidi spent 5 years as the morning anchor in Waco where she was named the best anchor team by the Texas Associated Press. Share your story ideas and important issues with Heidi by emailing heidi.alagha@kgun9.
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