Presentations, Hands on Activities, and Panel Discussion: Women in Fields Typically Dominated by Males

About 55 young women from Fort Benton, Chester, Fort Belknap, Harlem, Chinook, and Havre participated in the event "Women in Male Dominated Fields" sponsored by the Office of Diversity Awareness and Multicultural Programs (ODAMP) and the Women's Foundation of Montana. The purpose of the event was to provide an overview about what it means, in this day, to be a woman in trades like electrical, plumbing, welding, automotive, diesel, agricultural mechanics and agricultural technology and in programs like Criminal Justice and Civil Engineering. Research shows that women often don't even consider these careers as viable choices because of traditionally established gender roles. However, it is Northern's endeavor to assist all women to have a successful academic journey if they choose to join a degree that it is not necessarily associated with females.

The ODAMP would like to thank all MSUN faculty and staff who supported this initiative as well as the high school counselors and students, and girls, and women from the community who attended the event. Those who were unable to attend are welcome to make an appointment to visit the Northern campus and explore the many program opportunities available.