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NEWS
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CONTACT: Donald Lehr – The Nolan/Lehr
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(212) 967-8200 /
dblehr@cs.com March 10,
2008
2008 GLOBAL MARATHON
FOR, BY AND ABOUT WOMEN IN ENGINEERING
24 Hours of Virtual
Online Programming "Follows the Sun" Around the Globe
The fourth annual
"Global Marathon For, By and About Women in Engineering," providing
information and insight for women worldwide on careers in engineering
and technology, will "follow the sun" and the business day around the
globe from Noon EDT Wednesday, March 26 to Noon EDT Thursday, March
27.
The 2008 Global
Marathon at
http://www.eweek.org/
features six continuous four-hour blocks of virtual online
programming, kicking off in North America and proceeding westward
through five additional regions – Mexico/Latin America, China, India,
Africa/Middle East, and UK/Europe before returning to North America
for closing ceremonies. Each region's corporate sponsor is developing
programming and engaging audience specific to the concerns of women in
engineering and technology their part of the world:
·
North America
– chaired by Verizon Business from Basking Ridge, New Jersey:
Wednesday, March 26, 12 Noon – 4 PM EDT
·
Mexico and South America
– chaired by DuPont from Mexico City: Wednesday, March 26, 4 PM – 8 PM
EDT (Mexico City/Federal District time: 2 PM – 6 PM)
·
China
– chaired by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA (CIE-USA) and IBM
from Beijing: Wednesday, March 26, 8 PM – 12 Midnight EDT (Beijing
time: Thursday, March 27, 8 AM – 12 Noon)
·
India
– chaired by Motorola from Bangalore, India: Thursday, March 27, 1 AM
– 5 AM EDT (Bangalore time: Thursday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
·
Africa/Middle East
– chaired by IBM: Thursday, March 27, 4 AM – 8 AM EDT
·
UK/Europe
– chaired by BP from London: Thursday, March 27, 8 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
(London time: Thursday, March 27, 12 Noon – 3:30 PM)
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North America
– closing ceremonies chaired by Verizon Business from Basking Ridge,
New Jersey: Thursday, March 27, 11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon EDT
The 24-hour marathon
of Webcasts, Internet chats and teleconferences will connect an
international community of women in engineering, technology and other
professions with expertise in a variety of disciplines on the benefits
and wide ranging possibilities of careers in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. Each presenter will lead a 30- to
60-minute presentation with postings and questions from participants
worldwide. All sessions and presentations will be archived for future
access.
The Global Marathon,
coinciding with Women's History Month, is a project of the National
Engineers Week Foundation and Verizon Business, with support from
Motorola Foundation and the Bechtel Group Foundation. Honorary
Chairperson for the Global Marathon is Judy Spitz, Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer at Verizon Business.
"Simply put, the
Global Marathon is a two-way communication forum," said Spitz. "Not
only does it give young women the opportunity to hear about career
opportunities in engineering and technology, it gives women already in
those careers a way to share their stories, encourage other women to
consider a future in engineering and technology and to create a vision
for these young women that they may not yet have for themselves."
Verizon Business
kicks off the Global Marathon with a live Webcast and in-person
audience from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, including a panel discussion
and live links to women worldwide, encouraging high school and college
women to imagine their future.
"Attracting women
into engineering and technology careers and advancing women into
leadership positions is a challenge everywhere, especially in India
and throughout Asia," said Deepa Singhal from Motorola in Bangalore,
India. "The Global Marathon is the perfect opportunity for us to help
women make an impact, especially in telecommunications and wireless
software development, while maintaining a balance between work and
life."
The Global
Marathon is an extension of
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,
sponsored by Agilent Technologies, Inc., Motorola Foundation, and the
S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation.
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About the National Engineers Week Foundation
The Engineers Week coalition comprises more than 75 engineering,
professional, and technical societies and more than 50 corporations
and government agencies. Founded by the National Society of
Professional Engineers, the coalition is dedicated to sustaining and
growing a dynamic engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and
well-educated future engineering workforce, increasing understanding
of and interest in engineering and technology careers among young
students, and promoting pre-college literacy in math and science.
Among the oldest of America's professional outreach efforts, the
coalition also raises public understanding and appreciation of
engineering contributions to society through year-round innovative
programming and celebration. Co-chairs of Engineers Week 2008,
February 17-23, are the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA (CIE-USA)
and IBM.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), is a
leading provider of advanced communications and information technology
(IT) solutions to large business and government customers worldwide.
Combining unsurpassed global network reach with advanced technology
and
professional service capabilities, Verizon Business delivers
innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the
world. For more information, visit
www.verizonbusiness.com/.
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