Learn more about the skills it takes to become an Aerospace Engineer with the activity below! Aerospace engineers typically work in two main areas: aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Aeronautical engineers work on machines that fly inside Earth’s atmosphere, including airplanes, jets, helicopters, blimps, zeppelins, and gliders. These aircraft often fly far above the ground, but... [...]
“Starting over in a completely new field allowed me to question myself. What do I actually want to do? It took me a bit to find my beat, but I am happy to have made the switch.” -Ana Sopalovic- Source
The annual event, held during Engineering Week, centers around fun STEAM activities to inspire the next generation. Source
The presence of gender bias, discrimination, and inequity in the workplace can discourage many women in STEM from pursuing their career aspirations. The NAVIGATE Project, a skills-based training program developed by faculty at the University at Buffalo and Cal Poly, aims to support women in STEM to navigate these challenging situations and persist in their... [...]
Learn more about the functions of the Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group (AG). Source
Tracking SWE’s Historical Arc Tracking history of a complex organization like SWE requires a dedication to capturing, collating and promoting a sophisticated archival system. Fortunately, the SWE Archives serves this purpose! Originally established in 1957 by the nationally standing Archives Committee, the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan became the... [...]
First Lt O'Donnell's experience leading up her work within the U.S. Space Force. Source
Each month throughout the year, we'll be spotlighting a SWE Affinity Group. We are excited to highlight the Global Women Engineers Affinity Group. Source
A 2-Day workshop by SWE Nairobi aimed at encouraging the girls at pursuing STEM careers in future. Background BEADS Tembea Academy is a girls’ high school funded by BEADS for education (a non-profit organization). It is nestled in the heart of Kajiado County, 80 Km south of Nairobi. The school’s focus is sponsoring girls’ education.... [...]
Check out episode 210, now streaming. Source
