Engineer Your Life is a fantastic site for high school girls examining whether the field of engineering could be a good fit for them. The site is with loaded dream jobs that depict inspiring women loving what they do, while making a difference. Not only will girls feel excited about the different career possibilities in […]
High School Women Excited About the World of Engineering!
August 31st, 2016 by Rich Feller
Posted in: Counselors, Engineering, high school girls
Why Women are Exiting Engineering
August 25th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
The male dominated STEM culture has to start taking women seriously. Universities have implemented mentorship programs and tried to help females in STEM throughout their time in college. However, after they graduate females are quitting, specifically the field of engineering, at a consistent rate. Susan Silbey said it perfectly that “gender stereotyping in the workplace, […]
Young Inventors Turn Saltwater into Freshwater
July 20th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Young learners often ask how to make an impact on the world. As a part of a summer internship at MIT four high school students helped improve the global water shortage by making a portable filtration system that turns salt water into fresh water. The students developed the idea from discussing the tragic water crisis […]
Posted in: Engineering, High School, STEM, Students, Technology
STEM Mentors Impact Rising Generation
April 14th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Mentors and role models are critical in the professional development and growth of the rising generations. Seeing people who “look like you”, be it gender, race, ethnicity or other diverse identities, is important in believing that you, too, can succeed.
Posted in: Engineering, Science, STEM Careers, Women
Lay of the Land: 2016 Best STEM Jobs
March 14th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Increased demand and low unemployment rates are two components that make these STEM jobs attractive.
Posted in: Career, Counselors, Educators, Engineering, Future, Jobs, Parents, Science, STEM Careers, Students, Top Jobs
The Most Coveted Employers For Engineering Students
June 30th, 2014 by Rich Feller
With STEM jobs–those requiring degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields–currently accounting for more than 10% of positions in the U.S.–engineers are in strong
Posted in: Engineering, Jobs, STEM
School Profile: Engineering Schools with Women Deans
June 12th, 2014 by Rich Feller
Please check out this informative and well written article that explains why engineers are integral to the American economy and infrastructure, how the job market has
Posted in: Diversity, Engineering, STEM, Women
10 Engineering Schools You Should Know But Don’t
February 26th, 2014 by Brad Graham
Not so long ago, back in the early days of electronics, successful engineers could be “undegreed” and learn their craft on the job. More>>
Posted in: Colleges, Engineering, Higher Ed, Schools, STEM
