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
Implementing advanced new imaging system
Yu Yao is working to create a hyperspectral polarimetric imaging system for space, industrial and medical applications through a 2021 NSF CAREER Award project
Sex-dependent brain injury therapeutics
A multi-university team is exploring how traumatic brain injuries affect females and males differently and designing effective nanoparticle-based treatments
Becoming shatterproof
The ASU Engineering dean and faculty member Mariana Bertoni weigh in on what it will take to build an anti-fragile economy in Arizona
Creative collaborations producing solutions
InnovationSpace is bringing together ASU engineering, science, technology, design and business students to help industries and organizations solve real-world challenges
‘Easing’ students with autism into college, career-readiness
New engineering peer mentor program helps ASU students master both the academic and social skills they need to succeed
AI and the future of national security
Nadya Bliss discusses the newly released National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence final report
Customizing technology for community impact
ASU students are collaborating with industry and nonprofits to bring innovation and sustainability to communities in need.
NAI elevates Forzani to senior member
Producing innovative technologies, fostering creativity and educating the next generation of innovators earns Erica Forzani senior membership in the National Academy of Inventors.
Student and faculty spotlights
Implementing advanced new imaging system
Yu Yao is working to create a hyperspectral polarimetric imaging system for space, industrial and medical applications through a 2021 NSF CAREER Award project
Sex-dependent brain injury therapeutics
A multi-university team is exploring how traumatic brain injuries affect females and males differently and designing effective nanoparticle-based treatments
Becoming shatterproof
The ASU Engineering dean and faculty member Mariana Bertoni weigh in on what it will take to build an anti-fragile economy in Arizona
Creative collaborations producing solutions
InnovationSpace is bringing together ASU engineering, science, technology, design and business students to help industries and organizations solve real-world challenges
‘Easing’ students with autism into college, career-readiness
New engineering peer mentor program helps ASU students master both the academic and social skills they need to succeed
AI and the future of national security
Nadya Bliss discusses the newly released National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence final report
Customizing technology for community impact
ASU students are collaborating with industry and nonprofits to bring innovation and sustainability to communities in need.
NAI elevates Forzani to senior member
Producing innovative technologies, fostering creativity and educating the next generation of innovators earns Erica Forzani senior membership in the National Academy of Inventors.
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.