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. 2
Engineering technology degrees
awarded to women
No. 11
Women as tenure/tenure-track faculty
No. 12
Bachelor’s degrees
awarded to women
Rankings based on 122 schools reporting for engineering technology degrees and 404 schools reporting for T/TT faculty and bachelor’s degrees. Source: 2021 ASEE Engineering and Engineering Technology By the Numbers.
Featured news
Designing next-generation transportation systems
Fulton Schools faculty members Ram Pendyala and Claudia Zapata will help to lead new national research centers in creating innovative and more sustainable transportation systems
Celebrating the women of ASU Online who inspire, advance STEM education
Associate Professor Kristen Parrish honored as a leader, role model and engaging instructor who prioritizes student success
CHIPS and changemakers
Brooke Coley and Michel Kinsy weigh in on STEM and inclusion advocate Eddie Bernice Johnson in honor of Black History Month
ASU’s Biodesign Institute blazes new research trails
Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown receives $2.6M NIH grant to research the fungal carcinogen aflatoxin
Black Women in Engineering panel provides perspective
Brook Coley one of four ASU faculty mentors who advised students pursuing careers in STEM
Trust, but verify: The quest to measure our trust in AI
Erin Chiou highlights the advantages and disadvantages of AI, algorithmic biases and her research to establish AI trustworthiness standards
Navrotsky named Regents Professor for groundbreaking work in materials science
Alexandra Navrotsky returned to ASU in 2019 to continue her stellar tradition of solid-state science
Doctoral student Lauren Gold received grand prize, invitation
Gold awarded an invitation to present her JMARS XR research at American Geophysical Union conference
Student and faculty spotlights
Designing next-generation transportation systems
Fulton Schools faculty members Ram Pendyala and Claudia Zapata will help to lead new national research centers in creating innovative and more sustainable transportation systems
Celebrating the women of ASU Online who inspire, advance STEM education
Associate Professor Kristen Parrish honored as a leader, role model and engaging instructor who prioritizes student success
CHIPS and changemakers
Brooke Coley and Michel Kinsy weigh in on STEM and inclusion advocate Eddie Bernice Johnson in honor of Black History Month
ASU’s Biodesign Institute blazes new research trails
Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown receives $2.6M NIH grant to research the fungal carcinogen aflatoxin
Black Women in Engineering panel provides perspective
Brook Coley one of four ASU faculty mentors who advised students pursuing careers in STEM
Trust, but verify: The quest to measure our trust in AI
Erin Chiou highlights the advantages and disadvantages of AI, algorithmic biases and her research to establish AI trustworthiness standards
Navrotsky named Regents Professor for groundbreaking work in materials science
Alexandra Navrotsky returned to ASU in 2019 to continue her stellar tradition of solid-state science
Doctoral student Lauren Gold received grand prize, invitation
Gold awarded an invitation to present her JMARS XR research at American Geophysical Union conference
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.