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Do you know what engineering can do for you?
Do you know what the differences are between each branch of engineering so you can pick the right one for you?
Do you know how to succeed in engineering school?
Do you know how much money engineers make?
Do you know how women and minorities are getting ahead in engineering?
Do you know how you can impact society as an engineer?
 Author Celeste Baine can come to your location and answer all of these questions and more. She can provide expert guidance by demystifying the engineering profession and she can encourage participation in engineering activities. She can show students how to choose the right school and how they can succeed above their classmates.
"Celeste's ability to engage the audience and put them at ease to ask questions was excellent!”
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-Leann Yoder, Executive Director
Junior Engineering Technical Society
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"Thank you for your excellent presentation on 'Engineering Makes the World Go Around'. You received excellent ratings from the students and parents on their evaluations."
-Sue Scheff, Director
Women in Engineering Program
University of Kentucky
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"[Celeste] held the attention of all ages, including teachers and staff, with her wit and her knowledge of the field of engineering and it’s relationship to our everyday world."
-Carole Merwin, Student Services Coordinator
Mt. Pleasant Area Technical Center
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[Celeste] was a big hit with the middle school students and I had one parent tell me she influenced his daughter enough to start taking classes on our campus during her senior year!"
-Vi Stoltz, Engineers Week Coordinator
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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"We truly thank Celeste Baine for her motivating speech to the members of
our Girls Educated and Motivated for Success (GEMS) club at Fort Monmouth,
New Jersey. She shared invaluable information on engineering careers and
we look forward to an increase in our female engineering population as a
result of Celeste's positive outlook."
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-Dr. Constella Zimmerman
United States Department of Defense
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Here are just a few of the hot topics Celeste can talk about . . .
- Engineers Can Do Anything! (Most Popular)
- Gilrs Rule! (Most Popular)
- How to Choose the Right School
- How to Motivate Students to Pursue an Engineering Degree
- Grow Your Own Engineer (for parents)
- Mentoring Engineering Students
- Engineering Makes the World Go Around (Most Popular)
- 51,326 Reasons to Study Engineering Technology
- Alternatives to Traditional Engineering
- So Many Types of Engineers: How to Decide which Branch of Engineering is Right for You
- Math is Just One Tool in the Box
- Engineering in the Entertainment Industry
Presentation DescriptionsEngineers Can Do Anything!
Audience: Students, 50 minutes
Includes many profiles of engineers. The talk is in-depth about the people that are engineers and how they combined their hobby with engineering to get a dream job. This talk is motivational for students that are on the fence or get bored easily. It shows non-traditional opportunities that most students don’t know about. Book it!
Engineering Makes the World Go Around
Audience: Students, 50 minutes
Gives a broad view of the industry and shows many examples of industries and careers for engineers. Similar to the book “Is There an Engineer Inside You?” with tips on preparing for engineering school, how to find out if it’s the right choice, and how to choose a school. It’s very solid and more traditional in its approach. Book it!
Math is Just One Tool in the Box
Audience: Students, 50 minutes
Designed for students that don't want to major in engineering because of a math horror story. Covers math phobia and how to rise above it. Shows students that the best engineers are some of the most creative people in the world. Book it!
Engineering in the Entertainment Industry
Audience: Students, 50 minutes
Designed to get kids excited about engineering, this presentation covers the movie, themed entertainment, sports (Olympics) and music industry for engineers. Book it!
Girls Rule!
Audience: Girls, 50 minutes
Girls Rule! is designed to motivate and inspire girls to become engineers. Shows examples of famous women engineers and gives girls ideas about where they might fit into the world of engineering. Shows how the field is changing and how women & minorities are getting ahead. Book it!
Grow Your Own Engineer
Audience: Parents, 50 minutes
This presentation is for parents that want to figure out how to encourage their children to be engineers. Provides a 10-step program to help ensure that your child is successful. Book it!
Motivating Students to Pursue Engineering
Audience: Counselors & Mentors, 50 minutes
This presentation is designed for guidance counselors and mentors to cut through the stereotypes of engineering and reach those kids that don't know how engineers are involved in the design of their favorite things. Portrays engineering as something that is everywhere instead of just a lab or office. Book it!
Creative Outreach for Engineers
Audience: Mentors, Outreach Programs, 50 minute
Presentation helps engineers develop creative outreach initiatives to reach more girls and underrepresented minorities. Shows the creative power of engineering by developing intriguing and exciting examples of engineering in action. Draws from the ordinary to portray engineering as an extraordinary and achievable career option. Book it!
Every presentation can be tailored for students, teachers, parents or mentors.
Custom presentations and workshops are available!
Celeste's talks are loaded with practical step-by-step directions, real-life advice, and plenty of humor. Why not book her today?
Celeste is the award-winning author of Is There an Engineer Inside You, The Fantastical Engineer High Tech Hot Shotsand six booklets on engineering careers. She won the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Engineering Dean Council's Award for the Promotion of Engineering Education and Careers. She is listed on the National Engineers Week Website as one of 50 engineers you should meet. She is also the producer of Engineers Can Do Anything! on DVD. She has spent the past eight years advising students and parents on the challenges and benefits of obtaining an engineering degree.
Presentations should be booked a minimum of 3 months in advance as space fills quickly.
The presentation service is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Want to book Celeste? Just follow three easy steps.
Step One:
Check her calendar to see if the date you want is available.
Step Two:
Download and print the contract (you will need Adobe Acrobat to read it).
Step Three:
Sign and return the contract and questionaire with your deposit. She will contact you as soon as she receives your signed contract and deposit. That's it!
Rates vary based on travel, duration of presentation and availability. For any questions about rates or anything else, email Celeste at Celbaine@aol.com or fill out the form below for the fastest response.
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