Women in Engineering
SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Nico Rappoli
How it started: Nico began to explore the engineering world when she was in high school. Her physics teacher also taught the engineering class and they pushed her to take the course. She also had very encouraging parents, “My mother is
... ContinuedAre Women Being Pushed Out of STEM Jobs?
We’re all aware that women are way outnumbered in the tech industry. According to the Verizon Foundation, while the need for tech skills will only increase in demand for all jobs in the future, the chances of women getting and
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Catherine Wagner
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: When Catherine was a junior in high school, her dad challenged her to consider her strengths and hobbies and asked the age-old question: “What kind of work do you see yourself doing?” She knew
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Jenny Roberts
This month Jenny Roberts – Project Engineer at Lancaster University has been chosen as the July 2015 recipient for the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program. She was chosen based on her leadership and expertise in Additive Manufacturing and Mechanical
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Jennifer Saucier-Sawyer
One of the things we usually ask the Women in Engineering that we feature each month is “Have you had any mentors or role models in your education or career”? This month, I’m actually going to talk about one of
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Kristen Railey
When I first met Kristen Railey, Assistant Staff at Lincoln Labs and founder of Girls Who Build Wearable Workshop, I was impressed by how much she had accomplished in just two years out of college. While focusing on her main
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Sukrutha Raman Bhadouria
When Sukrutha was nominated for the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering program, I read through all of her accomplishments and involvement in different organizations, and thought that there was no possible way that she had only the same twenty-four hours in
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series: Michelle Sherman
All in the family: It’s no surprise that Michelle is doing exceptionally well as a Mechanical Engineering student, as both her Father and Grand Dad have worked as Engineers. With regards to people Michelle looks up to, she responded “It’s always
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Carmen Graves
Carmen Graves was introduced to the world of engineering through her high school FIRST Robotics program. FIRST Robotics is an international robotics competition focused on inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Lynsey Bernier
Lynsey Bernier began working with her dad at a young age; she was always curious how things worked. Her parents both always inspired her to work hard and always push to achieve more. She liked math, and science, and began
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Rachel York
Getting into Engineering: Rachel was introduced to the engineering world at a young age, growing up around the field. Her father, a mechanic and “fixer of anything”, kept her involved with his work. She was the official “gopher” fetching
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Maria Bengtson
As many young students graduating from high school know, there isn’t a big blinking sign that appears after graduation pointing you toward the career of your dreams; that would be too easy! Maria Bengtson, a student entering Arizona State, went
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Emily Reichert
This month Emily Reichert, Ph.D. – The CEO & Executive Director for Greentown Labs has been chosen as the August 2014 recipient for the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program! She was chosen based on her commitment to the Green
... ContinuedSOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Series – Jordan Coldsmith
We are happy to feature Jordan Coldsmith as our first recipient of the SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering Recognition Program for July! She was chosen based on her outstanding leadership, innovative accomplishments, and her contributions to the engineering community. Get to know
... ContinuedWomen in Engineering
The SOLIDWORKS Women in Engineering program was created to help recognize the outstanding achievements that women are accomplishing day to day in the engineering field and community. Please help us give the deserved recognition to a woman who has shown leadership and
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