Women engineering the future
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is committed to balancing the STEM population with the general population. Numerous programs and organizations in the Fulton Schools aim to increase gender diversity in science and engineering, led by women who have found their passion in various engineering fields and are now helping others pursue these rewarding career paths.
Women engineers making history in the Fulton Schools
For Women’s History Month, we took a deeper dive into some of the women engineers who are thriving at the Fulton Schools.
How does the Fulton Schools stack up?
No. 3
Engineering technology degrees
awarded to women
No. 11
Women as tenure/tenure-track faculty
No. 11
Bachelor’s degrees
awarded to women
Featured news
ASU earns best finish ever in cybersecurity competition
Showcasing their cyber defense skills, a team of ASU students placed third overall at the Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
International Women in Engineering Day 2022
In honor of #INWED2022, we asked our recent grads, “Why is it important to have more women in engineering?” Hear what they have to say.
Riding mid-infrared waves
ASU researchers demonstrated the first ultrafast optical modulation at mid-infrared wavelengths, which can improve communications and spectroscopy applications
Driven to discover
Danika Kartchner’s academic success, research skills, community service and productive internships have made her a Fulbright Scholarship winner
ASU engineers earn 10 NSF CAREER Awards
Ten faculty members in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering have received NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Awards in 2022
Speeding up database inferences
Assistant Professor Jia Zou has earned a 2022 NSF CAREER Award for her proposal to design a new database that can produce real-time results
Character first, robotics second
Camaraderie between ASU engineering student mentors and a local group of high schoolers sheds light on the importance of STEM education for young learners
CHART-ing the future of space exploration
Nancy Cooke and other ASU researchers are helping people, robots and AI collaborate more safely, effectively
Student and faculty spotlights
International Women in Engineering Day 2022
In honor of #INWED2022, we asked our recent grads, “Why is it important to have more women in engineering?” Hear what they have to say.
Riding mid-infrared waves
ASU researchers demonstrated the first ultrafast optical modulation at mid-infrared wavelengths, which can improve communications and spectroscopy applications
Driven to discover
Danika Kartchner’s academic success, research skills, community service and productive internships have made her a Fulbright Scholarship winner
ASU engineers earn 10 NSF CAREER Awards
Ten faculty members in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering have received NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Awards in 2022
Speeding up database inferences
Assistant Professor Jia Zou has earned a 2022 NSF CAREER Award for her proposal to design a new database that can produce real-time results
Character first, robotics second
Camaraderie between ASU engineering student mentors and a local group of high schoolers sheds light on the importance of STEM education for young learners
CHART-ing the future of space exploration
Nancy Cooke and other ASU researchers are helping people, robots and AI collaborate more safely, effectively
Congratulations, Fulton Schools Goldwater Scholars!
Two Fulton Schools students, among 4 awardees at ASU, have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship for excellence in STEM research
Get involved
Advancing Women in Construction
AWIC aims to support the recruitment, retention, and ultimately, the job placement of strong, qualified females from the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment’s Del E. Webb School of Construction (DEWSC) or the construction engineering programs at ASU.
Phi Sigma Rho
Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority dedicated to encourage women in technical studies to flourish both in their academic and social endeavors. We wish to create a community in which women challenge and encourage each other.
Society of Women Engineers
The goal of the SWE is to stimulate women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
Women in Computer Science
WiCS is an organization dedicated to promoting diversity in engineering, particularly females in computing. WiCS acts as a support network and resource for women in technology by providing many social, academic, professional development, community outreach, and networking opportunities.
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” We are committed to undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SHPE de ASU brings a sense of community to the Hispanic engineering students at Arizona State. We seek to increase the number of Hispanics graduating with STEM degrees. We provide a network system which encourages students to persist and become role models.