Women in Engineering
Women in Engineering: Kara Tucker on Fostering Future Engineers
Design engineer Kara Tucker combines her passion for mechanics and design to craft functional, beautifully engineered products. Through her leadership with the Nashville SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUGN), she’s fostering a vibrant community of engineers and designers.
... ContinuedJulia’s Path: From FIRST Robotics to Pioneering Offshore Wind Technology
Discover how Julia Meisser went from a college engineering student particpating in First Robotics to working towards a more sustainable future in her work with Triton Anchor while also mentoring the engineers of the future.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Amy Hamilton’s Journey in Engineering Education
From her early days in drafting classes to becoming a respected leader in technology education, Amy Hamilton has paved the way for many students, especially young women, to pursue careers in engineering.
... ContinuedCelebrating Women in Engineering: Nicole Walden
Nicole Walden’s dedication to the engineering community shines through her involvement and leadership with the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN). Learn more about how Nicole got her start in engineering in this week’s Women in Engineering blog.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Betty Baker, Ashley Furniture, and the Power of Saying “Yes”
In this month’s Women in Engineering blog post, we feature Betty Baker whose her passion for understanding how furniture pieces come together found a perfect fit.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: How Chinloo Lama Blends Creativity with Engineering
In this installment of our Women in Engineering series, we meet Chinloo Lama, an engineer and UX designer, who blends technical expertise with creative flair to shape the user experience of SOLIDWORKS software in an aesthetically and user-friendly way.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Spotlight on Ashley Parent, Mills Machine Works
In this Women in Engineering blog post, we celebrate the achievements of Ashley Parent, who along with her siblings, runs Mills Machine Works, a prodominantly female-operated machine shop specialized in providing its customers with customized prototypes and CNC-machined parts.
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Spotlight on Jade Wilson, Toy Designer
In this first blog of our series, “Women in Engineering,” where we’re celebrating the achievements and journeys of remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering, we meet Jade Wilson.
... ContinuedDon’t Miss SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing Live – Mavens of Manufacturing on September 7th
The theme of this month’s SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing Live is “Celebrating women in manufacturing; from the shop floor to the c-suite.”
... ContinuedHands-on Teaching for the Next Generation of Engineers [Podcast]
TechWuman Podcast Blog
... ContinuedJust Say Yes To STEM with Betty Baker – Ep2
The most passionate SOLIDWORKS users are the user group leaders. These individuals are a very tight community of SOLIDWORKS users. And, even though I have been working for DS SolidWorks for almost 10 years now, I didn’t realize just how
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering: Taking a Step to Bridge the Gap
A look at the efforts being made in both education and organizations to help encourage more girls to pursue careers in engineering.
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women In Engineering Series: Danielle Boyer
If you converted passion into fuel, Danielle Boyer could easily solve an energy crisis. Talking to her about her FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, Team 4384 Benzene Bots, her team’s incredible special project, EKGAR, and her commitment to STEM accessibility
... ContinuedKeep On (Monster) Truckin’: Meet the Team
It takes a lot to build a to-scale monster truck costume. Late hours, technical expertise, and, in the case of the SOLIDWORKS Magic Wheelchair build, a knowledge of CAD. A large group of people worked on the mini-Max-D build, and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Annette Norris
Annette Norris Has a Passion for Changing Lives for the Better by Developing Educational Programs Related to Manufacturing What do the following all have in common: FIRST Robotics teams, apprenticeship programs, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum development, summer
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