WLBZ, WVII cover Engineering EXPO
WLBZ (Channel 2) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the 2016 Engineering EXPO that was held in the New Balance Field House at the University of Maine. Attendees were able to experience hands-on activities and view demonstrations by 55 exhibitors, including Maine’s top engineering firms, academic institutions, organizations and industry leaders. WLBZ focused on the importance of getting females interested in the subject area at an early age. Event organizer Victoria Wingo told WLBZ that Maine needs more engineers and the next generation of women could fill those roles. “When some of the gender barriers are broken down more and more, they get exposed to it earlier, then they can see it in themselves,” Wingo said. She told WVII the expo is all about showing children what engineering is.