Every May, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States.
At the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), we take this opportunity to highlight the women engineers and professionals in STEM fields from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community and their many contributions.
View this compilation of some of the latest podcast episodes, blog posts, magazine articles, and online courses highlighting their work and impact.
Diverse: A SWE Podcast
- Ep 314: Mindset, Mentorship, and Meaning in STEM With Jayshree Seth, Ph.D.: Jayshree Seth, Ph.D., corporate scientist and chief science advocate at 3M, and author of “The Heart of Science” book trilogy shares why we need to redefine the concept of mentorship, how an immigrant mindset can help everyone navigate new challenges, and what she plans to share at WE25 in New Orleans.
- Ep 259: Addressing Mental Health Stigmas in Asian Cultures: Hear Vandana Khanna, head of global digital finance transformation at Kenvue, and Dr. Katherine Nguyen Williams, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, shine a light on mental health stigmas in Asian cultures as May is also recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Ep 246: Bridging Cultures in STEM With Neema Nair of Cummins India: Neema Nair, design and analysis engineering leader for the engine business of Cummins India, sheds light on the key similarities and differences for women pursuing STEM careers in both the United States and India, sharing from her experiences of living and working as an engineer in both countries.
All Together Blog
- Asian Americans in STEM: Perceptions vs. Realities: Hang Loi, member of the Asian Connections Affinity Group, delves into the perils of harmful stereotypes on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and some ways to drive the community’s potential.
- Asian Connections Affinity Group: The AAPI Experience in a Global Company: Four women engineers working at global engineering, construction, and consulting company Burns & McDonnell share their stories and perspectives as Asian women in today’s workforce.
- Read what some SWENext Influencers are interested in while pursuing their passions for engineering and all things STEM: Meet Monica H., Sophia Z., and Sejal S.
SWE Magazine
- Distinguished Service Award: Jennifer Chen Morikawa of General Motors was recognized for her leadership grounded in inclusivity, raising the visibility of the AANHPI community within and beyond SWE, and decades of mentoring the next generation of women engineers.
- Fellow Grade Award: Tuyet-Hanh Schnell of Lockheed Martin received this award in recognition of decades of technical excellence, lasting influence on diversity in engineering, and for dedicated service as a mentor and volunteer within SWE and her community.
- Distinguished Engineering Educator: Katy Kao, Ph.D., of San José State University was recognized for her excellence in engineering education, commitment to guiding and supporting women students, and collaborative outreach that impacts future scientists and engineers.
Advance Learning Center
- Leadership for All Seasons: Leena Nair, the first female, first Asian, and youngest ever CHRO of Unilever, shares ways to break stereotypes and unlearn social conditioning, recognize leadership lessons from being a woman global leader, and inspires with leadership stories that make a difference.
- Navigating the Intersection Between Engineering and Business: Sonia Hingorany, a senior manager of Infrastructure global expansion at Amazon Web Services, describes strategies to professionally upskill in an ever-changing STEM landscape, the benefits of being a lifelong learner, and the relationship between business and engineering.
- Fireside Chat With Sharon Hong: How to be Your Authentic Self: Sharon Hong, WE24 Keynote Speaker and Vice President of Ecosystem Solutions and Video Sales Engineering at Motorola Solutions, speaks about the importance of standing strong in your emotions and making sure you bring your authentic self to every task and situation.
Asian Connections Affinity Group
For SWE members who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or who are allies of the community, the Asian Connections Affinity Group provides help and support while connecting you to members on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media channels. You can also subscribe to their newsletter by logging into your member portal and opting in under Communication Preferences.
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
SASE is free to join and is one of SWE’s joint member organizations where you can experience greater access to community, networking, and additional programming.
