Celebrating amazing women engineers around the world
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 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
She/her
Graduate student
Graphic information technology
“Our unique life experience provides invaluable insight into problem-solving.”
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
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
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
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
She/her
BS, construction management ’22
“Being a woman in engineering is important because I can provide a different outlook for construction.”
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.”