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Fall 2002 Tours

In the Fall 2002 semester, the GROW Project hosted industry tours for middle school girls. The girls visited with women who work in each company in a science, math, engineering or technology position.

Here's where we went:

September 27th Tour - Kansas City

(Bus started in Salina)

The Midwest Ear Institute is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by restoring hearing. We accomplish this by evaluating and treating patients and by our involvement in clinical research projects. Through our work, we relieve the isolation and misunderstanding caused by hearing loss and other ear-related disorders by educating patients, their families, and professionals in the field.

As a world leader in animal health, Bayer is committed to providing effective and dependable products that enhance and maintain the health of the animals you care for. Advantage, a flea treatment for pets, is one of their products. We will visit with women who work here and have lunch with them!

November 8th Tour - Wichita

(Bus started in Dodge City)

Raytheon's core expertise is in defense electronics. Our commercial products and services span the aviation, engineering and construction and commercial electronics markets. From its early days as a maker of radio tubes, its adaptation of World War II radar technology to invent microwave cooking, and its development of the first guided missile, Raytheon has successfully built upon its pioneering tradition to become a global technology leader.

The world's leading outdoor recreation brand, Coleman manufactures the legendary Coleman lantern and camp stoves and several product lines of sleeping bags, tents, and coolers to name a few. Coleman products can be found across the United States, Canada and more than 100 countries around the world. We are a leader in our industry, due in large part to the dedication and commitment of the employees.