November 13, 2008 Science and Technology Careers are Chic – not Geek! Learn more at the upcoming HerWorld event at DeVry University Orlando Campus. DeVry University’s Orlando campus is hosting its first-ever HerWorld event, a day long conference for high school junior and senior girls aimed at helping them learn more about careers in technology, science and business. Some 450 girls from Central Florida region are expected and will attend workshops and participate in panel discussions with women professionals in their fields. “HerWorld was created to show young women that careers in science, math, technology and business are on the rise and that jobs in these fields are not just for men,” Laura Brunsman, Assistant Director of High School Programs for DeVry University Orlando campus. DeVry University HerWorld event will be held on Thursday, April 30 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The keynote speaker for the event is Debra Kral, Launch Vehicle Division Kennedy Space Center Constellation Project Office. Kral began her career with NASA in June of 1983 at the GSFC Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) in Virginia. At Wallops, she spent seven years as a project engineer and test director, leading the planning and execution of literally hundreds of scientific sounding rocket launches (including a two-month campaign in Norway). She was also the manager of Wallops Space Shuttle support. While at Wallops, she was recognized by Glamour Magazine as one of Ten Outstanding Career Women of 1988, and was interviewed by newscaster Harry Smith on "CBS This Morning." In addition to listening to Ms. Kral’s presentation, girls attending HerWorld will participate in group discussion and activities. At the end of the day there will be a prize giveaway. “We are very excited to have this unique opportunity to communicate with young women on a personal basis, to introduce them to women who are role models and leaders in their fields, and introduce them to career ideas that they may never have considered before,” said Brunsman. The event is open to high school junior and senior girls. For more information, contact Laura Brunsman at lhurley@devry.edu or 407-373-9371. ### About DeVry
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. More than 57,000 students are enrolled at its 92 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. 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.