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. 6
Women as tenure/tenure-track faculty
No. 12
Bachelor’s degrees
awarded to women
Featured news
Empowering women in engineering
Seven Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students earned 2021 Society of Women Engineers scholarships to support their education and outreach efforts
3 Fulton Schools graduate alumni earn placements in prestigious science policy program
They are part of the 2021–22 cohort of the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship along with 3 other from ASU
An electrified career honored
Professor Chaitali Chakrabarti is the 2021 recipient of the Joseph C. Palais Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
The ‘FORCE’ is with ASU, thanks to a $13.7M NSF grant
Alexandra Navrotsky leading new one-of-a-kind Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment
A new reality
Summer internship with NASA JPL, performed exclusively using extended reality tech, was more than virtual for ASU graduate student
Learning to love our ‘monsters’
ASU’s Emma Frow wins 2021 National Science Foundation CAREER Award to explore the concept of care at the frontier of synthetic biology
Simulating a sustainable future
ASU doctoral student’s award-winning work simulating the local food-energy-water nexus can help guide policymakers
Beloved aviation faculty receives her wings
Mary Niemczyk, teacher, mentor, pilot and friend, is remembered for her contributions to the aviation program, its students and the community
Student and faculty spotlights
Empowering women in engineering
Seven Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students earned 2021 Society of Women Engineers scholarships to support their education and outreach efforts
3 Fulton Schools graduate alumni earn placements in prestigious science policy program
They are part of the 2021–22 cohort of the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship along with 3 other from ASU
An electrified career honored
Professor Chaitali Chakrabarti is the 2021 recipient of the Joseph C. Palais Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
The ‘FORCE’ is with ASU, thanks to a $13.7M NSF grant
Alexandra Navrotsky leading new one-of-a-kind Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment
A new reality
Summer internship with NASA JPL, performed exclusively using extended reality tech, was more than virtual for ASU graduate student
Learning to love our ‘monsters’
ASU’s Emma Frow wins 2021 National Science Foundation CAREER Award to explore the concept of care at the frontier of synthetic biology
Simulating a sustainable future
ASU doctoral student’s award-winning work simulating the local food-energy-water nexus can help guide policymakers
Beloved aviation faculty receives her wings
Mary Niemczyk, teacher, mentor, pilot and friend, is remembered for her contributions to the aviation program, its students and the community
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.