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Happy International Women in Engineering Day everybody! Despite the progress made, engineering remains a male-dominated industry, with only 16.5% of engineers in the UK being female. INWED aims to provide a platform for female engineers, playing a crucial role in encouraging young women to pursue engineering. This year’s theme is #EnhancedByEngineering – profiling the best, brightest and bravest women in engineering, who have enhanced people’s everyday lives and are helping to build towards a brighter future. As we delve into the rich history of International Women in Engineering Day, lets remember the trailblazing women who have shaped the engineering world and continue to inspire the next generation of female engineers. By working together, we can work towards a more inclusive and diverse future in engineering, fostering an environment where women can thrive and contribute their unique talents to an ever evolving field that has the potential to change lives for the better. Follow Women's Engineering Society for more information. #INWED #INWED24 #EnhancedByEngineering

Engineering takes innovative, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. To do this work, you’ve got to be determined, yet flexible; detail-oriented, yet big-pictured; and above all, wicked smart. That is why we’re celebrating the women behind this historically male-dominated career path – the ones showing there’s room for everyone at the table to roll up their sleeves, sharpen their pencils and help make our built environment a reality. For International Women in Engineering Day, Sunday, June 23, we celebrate them, us and all who will be; because ‘engineer’ translates to ‘doer’ – and we’ve got the ladies to prove that. #DCIEngineers #INWED25 #Engineering #DCIisMe #StructuralEngineering #StructuralEngineers #WomenInEngineering

Navigating careers in engineering poses unique challenges for women, from breaking stereotypes to combating gender biases. Despite strides in inclusivity, women in engineering often face hurdles due to preconceived notions and unequal opportunities. Overcoming these barriers requires resilience, determination, and a strong support network. It involves proving capabilities in a traditionally male-dominated field and advocating for gender parity in all spheres of engineering. The journey for women in engineering demands not only technical proficiency but also perseverance in a landscape where diversity remains an ongoing battle. How can we collectively work towards fostering a more inclusive environment within the engineering sector, enabling women to thrive and excel in their careers? https://zurl.co/6SqZ

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 👩🔬 Today, we celebrate the remarkable women who shape the field of engineering – especially in tunnelling. This year’s theme is #EnhancedByEngineering. Let’s celebrate the best, brightest, and bravest women in engineering who enhance people’s everyday lives. From designing tunnels that connect cities to ensuring safe and reliable conveyance of critical services, women engineers play a crucial role in the advancement of our field. Let’s continue to build an inclusive and diverse future in engineering! Who are your women in engineering heroes? Share your answer in the comments! ⬇ #INWED2024 #WomenInEngineering #TunnellingHeroes #WomensEngineeringSociety #Tunnelling

Today is International Women's Day 2024, it's exciting to know that our professional and personal networking sites will be flooded with posts celebrating women's vital contributions to society but on reflection, what relevance does that have to me in recruitment and Engineering? Reflecting on my journey as a recruiter who specialises in the male-dominated world of #Engineering, for me, it's about celebrating the women who are breaking barriers and reshaping inclusivity in STEM. International Women's Day serves as a reminder of the great gains we've made in achieving true gender equality, with some distance still yet to go. It's so encouraging to see the inspirational female students and talent emerging through the University of Newcastle as budding engineers. Promoting women in STEM isn't just about gender diversity, but about unlocking innovation and driving talent by embracing the value and unique perspectives and talents women bring to the table. Let's celebrate the women in #STEM and cement our commitment to creating a more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/gz7JCmzv

💭 Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day tomorrow, Perega Limited’s Eleana Savvidi and Monika Rogers discuss the state of play for female professionals in the structural engineering sector. "There’s no doubt progress has been made, with the number of female engineers in the UK modestly increasing since I entered the profession in 2013, said Savvidi. "However, the devil’s in the details. "While official statistics suggest the percentage of women in engineering is higher than it was years ago, according to Engineering UK, it has fallen from 16.5 per cent in 2022 to 15.7 per cent in 2023. What’s more, the long-term increase doesn’t represent all engineering and certainly doesn’t appear to be the case for civil and structural engineers." Rogers added: "With ongoing planned large infrastructure projects and other planned building schemes straining the already stretched workforce, attracting and retaining more women in engineering will offer a means to tackle the burgeoning skills shortage. If it invests in the futures of talented women, the engineering community will have access to a more diverse and versatile workforce, bringing both numbers and innovation to the sector." Read their piece, as well as our other 'women in engineering week' content, on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/epVepFaK #theengineer #INWED24 #WomenInEngineering #WomenInSTEM

As the film ‘Barbie’ is being lauded for tackling feminism and equality, we’re liking this article which discusses why we need more women in engineering. https://lnkd.in/eUXH8_9K More women are moving into engineering roles and numbers are up from 10% in 2010 to 16.5% in 2021 but as author, Dr. Eva Lantsoght, Full Professor in Civil Engineering in Ecuador suggests: “There is still a need to encourage more girls to enter the profession.” More avenues for women are available, aided by businesses actively pursuing Equality, Diversity and Inclusive (EDI) strategies. Studies show that when it comes to problem solving, women are better at multi-step problems that require detailed calculations. Similarly, their male counterparts are more likely to solve a problem with a flash of inspiration. We need to tap into both talents and produce diverse teams striking ‘a balance between caution and confidence.’

Today marks International Women in Engineering Day and as always we at FCC want to celebrate it by continuing to raise awareness within the industry. International Women in Engineering Day is run by the UK charity Women’s Engineering Society. This year’s theme is #Enhancedbyengineering and WES are celebrating the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day. INWED gives women engineers around the world a profile when they are still hugely under-represented, with 2021 figures indicating that in the UK only 16.5% of engineers are women. As the only platform of its kind, it plays a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers. With that being said, let us remember our very own trailblazing women who have shaped the FCC engineering world and continue to inspire the next generation of female engineers by reading their inspiring case studies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_Dhgd95

2024 - 30 by 30: Turning Knowledge into Action for Gender Equity in Engineering. I am excited to be attending this conference in-person next week put on by Engineers Canada. https://lnkd.in/gEBC9aHP Engineers Canada is working to increase the representation of women within engineering through its 30 by 30 initiative. This initiative, first conceived by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) in 2010, was adopted by Engineers Canada as the national goal of raising the percentage of newly licensed engineers who are women to 30 per cent by the year 2030. Thirty per cent is universally held as the tipping point for sustainable change—reaching 30 by 30 will help drive the shift in the overall membership of the engineering profession as more and more women continue to enter the profession.

Shining a spotlight on Prashasti, a Software Engineer! 🔦 Prashasti shared her career advice with us to inspire and help other women in engineering. 💬 "It’s important to recognise that self-doubt is a common experience, but it shouldn’t hinder your progress." Find more here 🔗https://bit.ly/4bipnWq #WomenInEngineering #INWED24