DeVry New York Hosts HerWorld(R) Event To Introduce Girls to Science and Technology Careers

Many women working today can remember a time not that long ago when careers in technology, science or business were simply not a viable option for a young women entering the workforce. Thankfully today, all that has changed. According to Department of Labor statistics, career opportunities available in technical positions will grow four times the national job growth rate. With so many jobs that need to be filled, women have more career options than ever. To encourage young women to consider careers in the challenging and rewarding industries such as science, technology or business, DeVry Institute of Technology will host a HerWorld® Conference on Friday, March 14 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at their Long Island City campus at 30-20 Thomson Avenue. Shanthi Konkoth, Vice President of Education for the ASA Institute, will be a featured speaker at the event. Students from the New York-area high schools will attend, including: Jane Adams High School (Bronx), Information Technology High School (Long Island City), Flushing High School (Queens), Belmont Prep High School (Bronx), Adali E. Stevenson High School (Bronx) and Thomas Edison High School (Queens). Participants will also take part in a HerWorld® workshop, which will discuss marketing and business careers, how to develop a product and start your own business. A panel discussion is also planned to answer students’ questions about careers for women in business and technology. The highlight of the day’s activities will be a hands-on Robotics Workshop during which all attendees will build Wall-Hugging Mouse Robots. According to Natalie Sommer, Professor of Electronics and Chair of Computer Engineering Technology for DeVry Institute of Technology, "Providing young women an opportunity to meet women professionals in science, technology and business, to ask questions and gather information, is an important first step in demonstrating how rewarding and fulfilling these careers can be.” About DeVry University As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. More than 57,000 students are enrolled at its 89 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta and as DeVry Institute of Technology and Keller Graduate School of Management in New York. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.