Photo of the Day What's happened to the sky? Last Monday, the photogenic launch plume from a SpaceX rocket launch created quite a spectacle over parts of southern California and Arizona. Looking at times like a giant space fish, the impressive rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California, was so bright [...]
The history of African American women in engineering is deeply rooted in a global narrative of forced migration, resilience, and technological ingenuity. As part of its spotlight month, the African American Affinity Group explores this rich history. Source
Photo of the Day The Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237, is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers, but it is probably the most famous. At the edge of a large molecular cloud in Monoceros some 5,000 light years away, the petals of this cosmic rose are [...]
Photo of the Day What can a space rock tell us about life on Earth? NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft made a careful approach to the near-Earth asteroid 101955 Bennu in October of 2020 to collect surface samples. In September 2023, the robotic spaceship returned these samples to Earth. A recent analysis has shown, surprisingly, that [...]
Read all about Mrunali’s journey as a fierce advocate with SWE and beyond. Source
Photo of the Day Will the spider ever catch the fly? Not if both are large emission nebulas toward the constellation of the Charioteer (Auriga). The spider-shaped gas cloud in the image center is actually an emission nebula labelled IC 417, while the smaller fly-shaped cloud on the left is dubbed NGC 1931 and [...]
Photo of the Day What strange world is this? Earth. In the foreground of the featured image are the Pinnacles, unusual rock spires in Nambung National Park in Western Australia. Made of ancient sea shells (limestone), how these human-sized picturesque spires formed remains unknown. In the background, just past the end of the central [...]
As part of SWE's steadfast commitment to advocating for gender parity, equity, and opportunity in STEM, learn how we are stronger together and the many members resources available to help support the fostering of inclusive workplaces, communities, and educational institutions. Source
At last year’s conference, SWE’s recording booth was abuzz with specially invited guests chatting with our hosts about all things women and engineering. Source
Explore 75 ways to show your support for the Society this year. Source
