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#DYK women make up 33% of AVLFCC's workforce? As an engineering company that develops custom fuel cell stack solutions for other engineering organizations, this representation is something we're really proud of. Today is International Women in Engineering Day (#INWED), which exists to promote the amazing work of women engineers around the world. Why? Because women engineers are still hugely under-represented. That includes here in Canada, where Engineers Canada estimates women represent only about 15% of all licensed engineers. We want to draw attention to this statistic, for sure. But for us, women in engineering goes beyond the P.Eng. designation. Our women-in-engineering colleagues, photographed below, are not all engineers. But every one of them makes the engineering we do here at #AVLFCC possible. So please take a moment today—every day would be better—to talk to young women and girls about the amazing women in engineering you know. Showcase their projects. Tell stories about what women engineers have built. Describe women in leadership roles in engineering companies. Facilitate introductions and conversations. Because we all benefit when more young women and girls decide to work in engineering, too! #INWED2024 #InternationalWomenInEngineeringDay #WomenInSTEM #enhancedbyengineering #engineering #fuelcells #hydrogen

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of empowerment and progress made by women in the field of engineering. It’s a journey marked by resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to breaking barriers. To my fellow young mechanical engineers, especially those starting out like myself, I want to share a message of hope and encouragement. In a field often perceived as male-dominated, it’s easy to feel intimidated or doubt our capabilities especially if you wallow in self doubt like I have done most times. But let me remind you: your passion, skills, and unique perspective have the power to drive real change and innovation. As we navigate the challenges and uncertainties ahead, let’s remember the trailblazers who came before us, paving the way for our success. Let’s draw inspiration from their stories of perseverance and triumph over adversity. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow stronger. Every achievement, no matter how small, is a testament to our resilience and potential. To all the aspiring engineers out there, regardless of gender: believe in yourselves, embrace your unique talents, and never be afraid to dream big. The journey ahead may be challenging, but with perseverance and determination, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Together, we can build a world where every voice is heard and every dream is within reach 💪🏽👷🏽♀️. #MechanicalEngineering #WomenInSTEM #Empowerment

Our Managing Director, Amanda Ashworth, and Technical Director, Richard Herweynen attended the Engineers Australia luncheon for International Women in Engineering Day on Friday. Taking the opportunity as a panellist discussing the theme 'enhanced by engineering', Amanda drew on her experience as a non-engineer with nearly 25 years in the engineering sector. She said it was communication and collaboration that was needed across disciplines, functions and jobs, to get engineering projects completed. She spoke about the changes she has seen as more women have begun to enter the energy sector over time, noting that there is more work to do to encourage girls and young women into science and engineering. She urged young women to seek out mentors or sponsors who could encourage them and give honest feedback as well as the confidence push that is sometimes needed for women to apply for new roles or positions. We know that only 14% of the Australian engineering workforce is female (and 19% of enrolments at university). At Entura we have approximately 23% women in our business, with less than 20% overall in technical and engineering roles. So while we are slightly better than the national average, there is still a long way to go. That's why we have committed to a program of work under the sponsorship of Richard Herweynen to realise a 40:40:20 split across our middle and senior, technical and team leader cohort by 2030. #entura #womeninengineering

🌟ALL the categories in which you can now nominate engineers for the Grand Prize for Engineering 2023👇 🏆 ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Scania Group This award will be given to the contribution that leads the way for the engineer profession through inspiring and motivating other people in current and future generations. It can be someone who is visible to a lot of people or someone that is not, but the result and potential impact is. 🏆 SUSTAINABILITY sponsored by Skanska This award will be given to an individual engineer or a small team who have identified a climate challenge, small or large, and then developed a product, service, or innovation. The result has had a positive, sustainable, and direct impact on our climate. 🏆 INCLUSION sponsored by Northvolt The winner of this award serves as a role model and has worked to promote greater diversity and inclusion. The initiative may target individual persons or a smaller group and may, for example, address areas such as inclusion, diversity, gender equality or digital solutions to increase inclusion. 🏆 INNOVATION sponsored by Vattenfall The winner of the Innovation award can be an individual engineer or a team with a majority of engineering expertise. The winner has been working on innovation projects to solve some of society’s challenges. The outcome of their work is already visible. 🏆 LEADERSHIP sponsored by Fellowmind The winner of this year’s Leadership prize, with a focus on “Digitalization Leadership,” is a person who has led their team or organization from point A to point B. Through their leadership, the winner has ensured that the business has smoothly transformed and adapted to today’s digital reality while demonstrating efficiency and scalability. 🏆 STUDENT sponsored by Trafikverket This award will be given to an individual or a team of students who have an idea that, in one way or another, has the potential to improve the world. This year, we will be looking for 5 submissions that will be invited to present their idea at Engineering Day in Stockholm on November 23rd. Travel and accommodations are included if you live outside Stockholm. Highlight the best engineers of 2023! Nominate ➡️  https://lnkd.in/dFyVU9nW #innovation #sustainability #networking #technology #leadership #inclusion #community #engineering #engineeringday

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Female Engineers in the UK 🚀💡 In the realm of engineering, where the glass ceiling has long been a formidable barrier, a new chapter is being written by the UK's female engineers. Their stories aren't just inspiring—they're transforming the industry. 👷♀️ Meet Jane, a civil engineer who's been pivotal in designing sustainable urban spaces. Her innovative approach to integrating green spaces into cityscapes has earned her accolades and, more importantly, has set a new standard for eco-friendly design. 🔌 Electrical engineer Priya has revolutionized the way we think about renewable energy. Her work in developing more efficient solar panels has not only garnered international recognition but also significantly reduced costs, making sustainable energy more accessible. 🤖 Then there's Aisha, a robotics engineer whose advancements in AI have streamlined manufacturing processes, proving that automation can coexist with job creation, enhancing rather than replacing the human workforce. These trailblazers embody the change sweeping through the UK's engineering landscape. They're not just excelling in their fields; they're mentors and role models for the next generation of engineers. At UPP, we're not just witnessing this transformation; we're actively participating in it. Our commitment to diversity has led us to seek out and champion the female leaders who are redefining the industry. We understand that the future of engineering is inclusive, innovative, and infinitely brighter thanks to their contributions. As we continue to support and celebrate these remarkable professionals, we invite you to join the conversation. Share your thoughts, your stories, and let's amplify the success of women in engineering together. helen@upprofessionals.co.uk #WomenInEngineering #Innovation #Leadership

🌎This Sunday is International Women in Engineering Day. We’ll all hopefully be outside enjoying the fashionably late British summer instead of scrolling through LinkedIn this weekend, so over the next few weekdays I’ll be sharing my thoughts on women in engineering, with the goal of challenging stereotypes and considering why increasing diversity in engineering is so important. ⚙️To start off, a personal thought: women in engineering are a minority, but not an anomaly. 👱♀️When I gained a place to study mechanical engineering at university, comments about how unusual it was for a girl to study engineering outnumbered any congratulatory praise. Similarly after graduating, upon revealing my degree subject, I was almost always asked how many girls were on my course, rather than why I chose to study engineering or whether I enjoyed it. This conversational focus on my being a minority because of my gender singled me out as an anomaly – the woman engineer – and at times risked amplifying my inevitable imposter syndrome in a heavily male-dominated field. Data indicates that only 16.5% of engineers in the UK were women in 2021, having risen from just 10.5% in 2010. The woman engineer may be a minority, but should not be seen as an anomaly. 🌑A year before the 1970 Equal Pay Act came into being, 1969 saw man first set foot on the moon, and the 50th anniversary of the Women’s Engineering Society. 1969 was promoted as Women in Engineering Year, launched by the Minister for Education and Science, Shirley Williams. It was put to Williams in parliament that year that “in Russia one engineer in three is a woman whereas in Great Britain the comparable figure is one in 500”. Progress has been made since the revolutionary summer of ‘69, but unfortunately the woman engineer is still a minority. #INWED24 Women's Engineering Society #womeninstem #womeninengineering #stem #diversity #DEI #engineering

We are happy to join the international community to vindicate the role of women in the aerospace sector for the International Women´s Day. The presence and performance of women in such a sophisticated and highly specialized field as engineering in the aerospace and defense sector, which until not too many years ago had an almost exclusive presence of men, is a reality at ANZEN Engineering. The gender gap in the engineering field is a fact, as demonstrated by data such as those of the Observatorio de la Ingeniería de España, where 20% of engineers in Spain are women or 24.2% in the USA according to the American Society for Engineering Education. On International Women's Day, at ANZEN Engineering we vindicate the value and the vision provided by our team of women: María Alonso López, Léa D., Carlota Granero Lloria, Melisa Guindel, Rupal Kalra, Andrea Lorenzo Zárate and Cristina Regaño Formento. Each one of them, together with the rest of ANZEN Engineering´s employees allow the company to move forward in achieving our objectives. We are aware that there is still a long way to go, that´s why we do not cease in our efforts to permanently promote initiatives to foster the role and presence of women in the aerospace and defense engineering sector. #internationalwomensday #STEM #Engineering 

Today we celebrate the International Day of Women in Engineering. The initiative promotes the work that women engineers across the globe are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day. The share of women in Engineering jobs is estimated at only 16% to 18% globally. As a global technology group, at Freudenberg we actively promote the role of women in Engineering positions. In more than 60 countries women contribute to our sustainable solutions with their innovative ideas. Today we introduce you to one of them. Meet Dr. Isabella Paul-Jordanov. She is Vice President in charge of one of the most important and most ambitious future projects in our company. Her love affair with Engineering began early. “I did not really choose Engineering. I believe Engineering chose me.”, Isabella recollects. Her fascination for complex systems led her to studying Neuropsychology where she examined one the most complex systems of all: the human brain. In her Engineering career she deals with a huge amount of very complex data. The products and systems Isabella oversees are highly engineered sealing solutions for crucial applications that support lives and the livelihoods of millions of people. Isabella faces challenges with a simple recipe – Courage and curiosity: “Be brave, courageous and curious. Try things out. Sometimes life leads you in peculiar ways and it can be fun to follow along." Isn’t `Try things out` the most `engineering` advice you can get? https://lnkd.in/dJVX5GP #innovatingtogether #womeninengineering

Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day! 👩🔧👩🔬👩🚀🧕👩🎓👩🏻🏫👩🏭👷♀️👩🏻💻 In this day we celebrate all the women who have chosen a career in engineering, proving that there are no limits to what we can achieve. Women in engineering are not only present in any industry and role they desire, but they also bring with them exceptional innovation, creativity, and leadership. - Globally, only 28% of engineers are women, according to UNESCO. - In Mexico, female participation in engineering is 24%, a percentage that continues to grow thanks to ongoing efforts to promote STEM education among girls and young women. - Women in leadership roles within engineering have been shown to increase profitability and productivity in their companies, according to studies by the Harvard Business Review. - Women engineers are leading innovative projects that are changing the world, from renewable energy to advanced medical technology. - Companies with gender-diverse engineering teams show significant improvement in problem-solving and creativity. The road ahead: - Although we have made progress, challenges remain. Women in engineering still earn 16% less than their male counterparts, according to the Society of Women Engineers. - It is essential to continue supporting and promoting STEM education for girls and young women, creating inclusive and fair work environments, and advocating for policies that ensure equal opportunities and pay. Today more than ever, we reaffirm that women in engineering are here to stay and continue paving the way for future generations. Thank you so much to WEN, Women's Network ERG, Mexico Hub for featuring me this month, it's a true honor. Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🌟 #WomenInEngineeringDay hashtag #WomenInEngineering hashtag #WomenInSTEM hashtag #Engineering hashtag #WeAreBakerHughes

On International Women in Engineering Day, let's spread the word about the various Engineering Disciplines! Some of our members have expressed their wish to explore other engineering areas. The article in the comments below, provides a good overview. Also, if you wish to encourage young girls into engineering, this article gives you a quick view of the alternative Disciplines so you can have a conversation with young students about alternatives for them.