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This paper explores how outstanding female high school pupils perceived the profession of electrical engineering (EE) before and after a one-day conference aimed at exposing them to the profession of EE. The main finding indicates that, if planned properly and thoughtfully, even a single one-day conference can significantly change the perception of what EE is. In addition, the authors explore the pros and cons of studying EE, as expressed by the female high school pupils. They conclude with some recommendations related to the role of women in EE. Index Terms--Electrical engineering (EE) education, gender issues, profession of electrical engineering, professional development.

This short paper focuses on an annual one-day conference that aims at exposing female high school students, who excel in mathematics, to the discipline of Electrical Engineering (EE). The findings presented in this short paper reinforce observations previously published at length in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION. Index Terms--Electrical engineering, electrical engineering profession, gender, professional development.