Jen is a Deputy Quality Business Unit Manager at Pratt & Whitney. Learn more about a day in the life of an aerospace engineer and how you can #BeThatEngineer!
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The History of National Arab American Heritage Month
Learn about the history of National Arab American Heritage Month and how to celebrate! In 1527, a Moroccan man by the name of Mustafa Azemmouri landed in the U.S. as a slave, possibly becoming the first Arab individual to move to the U.S. Then in 1854, Antonio Bishallany immigrated from Lebanon to...
Hands-On Engineering Activity: Aerospace Engineering – Paper Rockets
Learn more about the skills it takes to become an Aerospace Engineer with the activity below! Aerospace engineers typically work in two main areas: aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Aeronautical engineers work on machines that fly inside Earth’s atmosphere, including airplanes, jets...
New Opportunities in Fusion Energy Help Engineers Explore New Paths
“Starting over in a completely new field allowed me to question myself. What do I actually want to do? It took me a bit to find my beat, but I am happy to have made the switch.”
-Ana Sopalovic-
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‘For the Love of STEAM’ Brings Hands-On Experiences to Youth in Indonesia
The annual event, held during Engineering Week, centers around fun STEAM activities to inspire the next generation.
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Overcoming Barriers to Advancement for Women in STEM: A Case-Study Approach to Navigating the Workplace
The presence of gender bias, discrimination, and inequity in the workplace can discourage many women in STEM from pursuing their career aspirations. The NAVIGATE Project, a skills-based training program developed by faculty at the University at Buffalo and Cal Poly, aims to support women in STEM to...
SWE Community Spotlight: Late Career & Retiree Affinity Group Part 2
Learn more about the functions of the Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group (AG).
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Women’s History Month Series: History
Tracking SWE’s Historical Arc Tracking history of a complex organization like SWE requires a dedication to capturing, collating and promoting a sophisticated archival system. Fortunately, the SWE Archives serves this purpose! Originally established in 1957 by the nationally standing Archives...
Diversity Drivers: U.S. Space Force
First Lt O’Donnell’s experience leading up her work within the U.S. Space Force.
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SWE Community Spotlight: Global Women Engineers Affinity Group
Each month throughout the year, we’ll be spotlighting a SWE Affinity Group. We are excited to highlight the Global Women Engineers Affinity Group.
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