Celebrating amazing women engineers around the world

graphic logo for International Women in Engineering Day
Thursday, June 23, 2022, is International Women in Engineering Day (#INWED22) and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is celebrating women inventors and innovators who are changing the world and building a brighter future.

We are proud of the successes and accomplishments of our incredible faculty, students and alumni who are helping other women recognize their unique place and voice in making a societal impact.

International Women in Engineering Day is organized by the Women’s Engineering Society, a U.K.-based organization that “aims to foster the expansion of women in engineering and technology roles.”

We recently asked students and grads why having more women in engineering is important. Read on to find out what they had to say.

Kamakshi D Rajan

Kamakshi Rajan

She/her
BS, information technology ’22

“I feel that there are not enough women in engineering. We need more women in engineering to bring a different perspective to this male-dominated field.”

Amy Hector

Amy Hector

She/her
Graduate student
Graphic information technology

“Our unique life experience provides invaluable insight into problem-solving.”

Morgan Cividanes

Morgan Cividanes

She/her
Graduate student
Engineering science (software engineering)

“Being a woman in engineering is important because I have been able to show that gender is not a barrier to pursuing an engineering degree.”

Kayla Teague

Kayla Teague

She/her
Graduate student
Environmental and resource management

Women are just as capable, smart and determined.

Felix Raimondo
He/him
BS, human systems engineering ’22

“Diversity in engineering is essential. The Fulton Schools have shown the importance of making space for under-represented engineers and prepared me to be an ally.”

Joseph Hale
He/him
Graduate student
Software engineering

“Women bring a vital perspective to all worthwhile engineering projects, particularly by considering the human impacts of engineering decisions.”

Kyle A. Butler
He/him
Graduate student
Technology (aviation management and human factors)

“My mother’s name is Firoozeh Butler and she is a software engineer. She always told me to study hard, especially in the fields of science and math. Thanks to her, I have always had a strong foundation in terms of numbers. Thank you mom, I owe you my life.”

Karla Cosio

Karla Cosio

She/her

Graduate student
Electrical engineering

Seeing someone who looks like you in the career you’re interested in or just curious about can really bring hope to that person.

Katrina Santos

Katrina Santos

She/her
Graduate students
Materials science and engineering

“Being a woman in engineering is important because we need more role models for younger women looking to pursue engineering.”

Brenna Windish

Brenna Windish

She/her
BS, construction management ’22

“Being a woman in engineering is important because I can provide a different outlook for construction.”

Jessica Dirks

Jessica Dirks

She/her
BSE, engineering (robotics) ’22
BS, human systems engineering ’22

“I get to bring fresh and unique viewpoints to the table, ultimately shaping my workspace into one of a diversified and balanced environment.”