A Tennessee transportation research center conducted “Transportation Academy” to teach girls about transportation safety and careers, using items such as remote control cars and a driving simulator. The event is organized and sponsored by the University of Tennessee Center for Transportation (CTR) and the Southeastern Transportation Center. UT Knoxville is also a sponsor.
“It’s a weeklong academy to get girls introduced into transportation-related careers using math and science,” explained Deanna Flinchum, research director at the University of Tennessee Center for Transportation (CTR) research located on the UT Knoxville campus.
“I’ve been having a lot of fun. This whole experience has been great,” participant Isabelle Defreese said. “I definitely want to do it again next year. I have learned a lot.” ….
The academy is organized and sponsored by the CTR and the Southeastern Transportation Center. UT Knoxville is also a sponsor. For more information on the academy, visit http://stc.utk.edu/transportationacademy/
Read more about the event:
http://www.utk.edu/tntoday/2010/06/28/girls-learn-about-transportation/
