The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) was established in 1964 to promote the engineering profession and marshal the expertise and insight of eminent engineers to provide independent advice to the federal government. It is a prestigious honor to be elected to this Academy. As of 2025, the NAE had 435 women members out of over 2,700 members since 1965. Computer Science & Engineering is the discipline with the most female members, followed by Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering.
List of Women Members
Women NAE Members by Discipline
* The NAE did not specify the primary section or discipline of three members: Beatrice Hicks, Grace Hopper, and Lillian Gilbreth
Number of Women Members Elected by Year
Resources
- National Academy of Engineering. (2025). NAE Membership Directory.