Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

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