In an era of job losses, women in tech — and the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that boost their representation — are taking a hit. Here’s a look at the trends, and what they mean for women in STEM. By Seabright McCabe, SWE Contributor CREDIT: 365datascience...

As the popularity of women’s sports skyrockets, injuries among women athletes are increasing. Experts say the fact that their shoes and other equipment aren’t designed specifically for women is partly to blame. Engineers are working to address these issues. By Sandra Guy,...

Engineers know they must uphold the highest ethical standards in their work and expect others to do the same. But what happens if they suspect those standards have been breached? Incorporating ethics training early in engineers’ education and creating a safe space at work fo...

Women are at the forefront of some of the biggest changes brewing in the coffee industry. By Sandra Guy, SWE Contributor Women coffee growers, producers, logistics engineers, and systems engineers are integral to leaps in technology, accessibility, and manufacturing th...

Carbon, heat, and pressure make a diamond, the hardest substance on earth and a symbol of value and beauty. The stresses and pressures on women’s careers and lives aren’t as constructive, however, and can result in challenges to mental and physical well-being. By sharing the...

Engineering leaders have discovered creative, engaging, and sustainable ways to educate students about STEM. And it’s all about the fun. By Lisa Owens Viani, SWE ContributorThe days of boring STEM activities for children are over, thanks to creative thinkers who are const...

As intentional stewards of technology, engineering groups and individuals aim to ensure multidisciplinary, culturally aware, and long-range decision making. By Sandra Guy, SWE Contributor The newly widespread access to artificial intelligence (AI) such as the ChatGPT c...

Through research and in practice, and with energy and vision, women engineers, STEM professionals, and nonprofits are layering resilience into the built environment. From living breakwaters to eco-efficient cement to repurposing obsolete infrastructure, they’re making a diff...

Key moments in SWE’s history of diversity, equity, and inclusion shed light on today’s issues. Exploring these accounts illuminates the way forward. By Troy Eller English, SWE Archivist “Whereof what’s past is prologue,” the treacherous Antonio declares in Act 2, Scene...

Circular thinking in a public sector water agency may hold the key to addressing California’s 1,000-year drought. By Marc Lefkowitz, SWE Contributor For California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, no more precious resource exists today than water. Since 2006, the st...

Women engineers lead contributive, interesting, and fulfilling lives, giving to their profession and communities. By Christine Coolick, SWE Contributor They lead teams at multimillion-dollar companies. They start their own businesses. They are researchers and inventors...

While robots, drones, and machine learning take over many dangerous, dull, and demanding jobs, issues surrounding data security, funding priorities, and muddled policies remain to be solved. By Sandra Guy, SWE ContributorAlina Bartley can recall as if it were yesterday ho...