DeVry University will host the eighth annual Young Women in Science and Technology workshop. This event is designed to encourage and reinforce young women’s interest in careers in science- and technology-related fields and to increase the number of young women pursing these opportunities. The program will feature presentations from prominent women working in fields relating to science and technology.

Young Women in Science and Technology is a free program made possible by co-sponsor donations.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 14, 2006

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Best media time: 8:45 a.m. keynote address by Stephanie Miles-Richardson, D.V.M., Ph.D., associate director for policy, planning and evaluation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHERE: DeVry University/Georgia - Decatur campus

250 N. Arcadia Avenue, just off DeKalb Industrial Way

WHO: More than 300 high school juniors and seniors, their parents and educators from throughout Georgia

Other speakers include:

o Karen A. Albrecht, engineering site director-Marietta, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

o Jean Jiang, Ph.D., senior professor of electronics, DeVry University

o Deborah Kelso-Jenkins, vice president of enterprise operations, InterContinental Hotels Group

o Sue Ellen Reager, CEO and founder, @International Services

o Kim Ruple, director of regional operations, Georgia Technology Authority~~~

Celebrating 75 years 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. Approximately 46,000 students are enrolled at its 81 locations in 23 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). 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

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