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
Flight to freedom
When a group of Afghan refugees had no way to get to Arizona to restart their education, local aviation companies rallied to make a miracle flight possible
Top student ventures selected for 2022 ASU Innovation Open semifinals
Meet the ASUio contestants who will compete for a share of more than $350,000 in prizes
2021 year in review
Revisit some of the year’s most popular stories of how Fulton Schools students and faculty made lasting impacts throughout the year.
Student team wins gold for cleaning arsenic from drinking water
The Fulton Schools team developed a strain of mutant algae for the international synthetic biology competition
Preventing political polarization
Fulton Schools computer science researchers and a political scientist search for paths to easing deep ideological divides that can threaten democracy
Bio-based decontamination
Industrial solvents that are among the most toxic contaminants could be cleaned up by Fulton Schools researchers’ new bioremediation technique
Engineering beyond the classroom
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges in health, sustainability, data science and more
Fulton Schools students named US finalists in Red Bull Basement global competition
Pair of undergrads selected from 182 applications nationwide for their innovative note-taking tool, Jotted
Student and faculty spotlights
Flight to freedom
When a group of Afghan refugees had no way to get to Arizona to restart their education, local aviation companies rallied to make a miracle flight possible
Top student ventures selected for 2022 ASU Innovation Open semifinals
Meet the ASUio contestants who will compete for a share of more than $350,000 in prizes
2021 year in review
Revisit some of the year’s most popular stories of how Fulton Schools students and faculty made lasting impacts throughout the year.
Student team wins gold for cleaning arsenic from drinking water
The Fulton Schools team developed a strain of mutant algae for the international synthetic biology competition
Preventing political polarization
Fulton Schools computer science researchers and a political scientist search for paths to easing deep ideological divides that can threaten democracy
Bio-based decontamination
Industrial solvents that are among the most toxic contaminants could be cleaned up by Fulton Schools researchers’ new bioremediation technique
Engineering beyond the classroom
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering students conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges in health, sustainability, data science and more
Fulton Schools students named US finalists in Red Bull Basement global competition
Pair of undergrads selected from 182 applications nationwide for their innovative note-taking tool, Jotted
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.