June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) — an annual holiday to celebrate the contributions, progress, and impact of women in engineering around the world!
As a global organization with over 47,000 members, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) works tirelessly to advance the role of women in STEM fields. By identifying and breaking down systemic barriers, SWE seeks to not just highlight the achievements of women engineers, but to also inspire future generations of women to pursue engineering careers.
In honor of INWED, we’re sharing some of SWE’s most popular podcast episodes, magazine articles, and blog features from the past year that showcase the stories and initiatives of women engineers around the world.
Diverse: a SWE Podcast
- Ep 264: Advancing STEM Diversity in Costa Rica With Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra: SWE Senator and Global Ambassador Blanca Rosa Navarro Piedra details her STEM advocacy work in Costa Rica, from being the first SWE member in Costa Rica to establishing two SWE affiliates in the country.
- Ep 251: Highlighting Women Scientists on Wikipedia With Dr. Jess Wade: Dr. Jess Wade, physicist and faculty member at Imperial College London, discusses her experience of creating thousands of Wikipedia pages that highlight the achievements of women scientists and engineers.
- Ep 246: Bridging Cultures in STEM With Neema Nair of Cummins India: Neema Nair, design & analysis engineering leader for the engine business of Cummins India, joined us live in the WE23 Diverse Podcast Studio to share her experiences of living and working as an engineer in both the U.S. and India.
- Ep 236: The State of Gender Equity in STEM With Gender Scan Founder Claudine Schmuck: Claudine Schmuck, founder of the Gender Scan survey, joins us live in the WE23 Podcast Studio to share the latest data on the gender balance in STEM across the globe.
- Ep 217: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with Neeraja Ganesh: Neeraja Ganesh, TEDx speaker and WE Local Bengaluru keynote speaker, shares her thoughts on mindset and leadership for women in engineering, including her six tips to overcome imposter syndrome.
SWE Magazine
- Stirred Up: Find out how women around the world are at the forefront of some of the biggest changes brewing in the coffee industry.
- Unconventional Engineering Destinations: Discover several museums, factories, and rare entertainment venues that showcase the fascinating and innovative work of engineers across the globe.
- The Barcelona Roundtables: Participants from Austria, the United States, and across Spain participated in two roundtable discussions to address the need for sustained, top-down efforts to fix biased systems.
- Women Engineers You Should Know: Celebrate fifteen exceptionally accomplished women engineers around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to creating opportunities for others.
- Digital Nomads Develop a More Purposeful Model: As digital nomads move from developed countries to emerging economies, giving back to these newly adopted workplaces is becoming a priority for some.
All Together Blog
- SWE Global Ambassador Spotlight: Manisha Revankar: Manisha Revankar shares her experience as a SWE global ambassador and the impact the role has had on honing her networking and leadership skills.
- Arab Women in Engineering Spotlight: Global STEM Leaders: Hear the stories of three Arab women engineers who are making an impact in STEM around the world.
- SWE Nairobi Mentorship Program Reaches Over 100 Collegiates: Learn about this innovative mentoring program by SWE Nairobi that highlighted soft skills, technical skills, and career paths in engineering to prepare collegians for the future.
- SWE Asia-Pacific’s “Fostering Impactful Leadership for an Inclusive World for Women” Webinar: Five diverse SWE affiliates across Asia, including participants from Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and India, commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 together with this webinar.
- SWE Global Ambassador Series: Meet Kimberley Telemacque: Get to know first-year ambassador from the United Kingdom, Kimberley Telemacque, and her most memorable moments with SWE so far.
