Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
Date postedJune 23, 2022
June 23rd is International Women in Engineering Day
Today, we celebrate the women who have made a difference in engineering and ACEC Wisconsin. June 23rd is International Women in Engineering Day. Today, we celebrate the women who have made a difference in engineering and ACEC Wisconsin.
Representation Matters
An SWE blog cites that since 1982, women have earned almost 10 million more college degrees than men; however, only 15% of engineers are women. It is our hope engineering and STEM fields will continue to achieve more diverse representation.
For inspiration visit:
- ACEC Wisconsin’s STEM Resources for Kids
- Great Women in Engineering History
- Women pursuing their engineering dreams
Pictured (left to right and top to bottom):
- Tia McCarthy, PE, 2022 ACEC Wisconsin Young Professional of the Year
- Jessica Splittgerber, PE; Leadership Institute Class of 2022
- Laura Schroeder, PE, PTOE, RSP; Leadership Institute Class of 2022
- Ashley Pridemore, PE; Leadership Institute Class of 2022
- Emily Micolichek, PE; Leadership Institute Class of 2022
- Julie Chapman, PE; Leadership Institute Class of 2022
- Kim Lobdell, PE, 2022 Nominating Committee Chair & Past Board Chair
- Tonia Westphal, PE, LEED AP; Board of Directors