Girls Inc of Central Alabama hosted the women of BHATE Geosciences at their Eureka Teen Achievement Program which engages middle and high-school girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. BHATE talked with the girls about what it means to be a geotechnical and materials engineer, the schooling needed to become an engineer and how engineering applications are used in building and road design. The girls got to participate in hands-on activities to learn about different types of soils, concrete and clays and hold and view laboratory and testing equipment used during geotechnical and materials tests.
Girls Inc of Central Alabama serves girls ages 6-18 with research-based programming delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment to equip girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.
Girls Inc of Central Alabama hosted the women of BHATE Geosciences for a presentation to their Eureka Teen Achievement Program which engages middle and high-school girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. BHATE talked with the girls about what it means to be a geotechnical and materials engineer, the schooling needed to become an engineer and how engineering applications are used in building and road design. The girls got to participate in hands-on activities to learn about the different types of soils and clays and hold and view laboratory and testing equipment used during geotechnical and materials tests.
Girls Inc of Central Alabama serves girls ages 6-18 with research-based programming delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment to equip girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.
About BHATE Geosciences:
BHATE Geosciences Corporation (BHATE) provides geotechnical, construction materials testing and environmental engineering applications with quality, service, excellence and safety. BHATE was founded on the belief and commitment that we will serve our clients better than anyone in the industry.
From our beginning in 1975 in Birmingham, BHATE has grown to prominence and is recognized in the professional and construction community for state-of-the-art value engineering applications. These applications have resulted in technical advancement and effective cost savings in construction.
BHATE operates from our headquarters in Birmingham with offices throughout Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
