International Women In Engineering Day (INWED)
“Let us Pursue our dreams with determination and confidence. For Engineering is not just a profession- it’s a path to joy, fulfilment and making a difference in the world”
- Vasha Agawal (Bridge Engineer, India)
Today we celebrate the Women who have taken strides to pursue careers in a predominantly male sector. We advocate for the inclusion of girls and young women to pursue their dreams and to recognise the diverse value they bring to the Engineering community. We want to encourage every child to follow their dreams, to foster inclusion and to recognise that as a blended sector of women and men, we create new innovations from all angles and strengthen the development of Engineering that plays a fundamental role in the structure of our society.
What Inspired Woman in Engineering Day?
In the 11 Century, Engineering was first recognised as a vocation, despite both men and women designing and building structures and machines long before. It was only in the 1800’s that women started to be accepted by universities for Engineering studies, and even then, the scope was limited. In 1876, Elizabeth Bragg became the first female recipient of a Bachelors of Engineering through the University of Berkley – ultimately leading the way for women to empower themselves and forge careers in Engineering despite gender discrimination. In 1919, the Women’s Engineering Society was established after the First World War, to support informally trained Women Engineers.
Did you know:
- According to statistics, only 13% of Engineers in the US are Women. In Australia, women account for 14% and in the United Kingdom,
Women only account for 9%!
- Approximately three out of four women in Australia never considered studying Engineering, compared to 7% who considered it seriously.
- Australian Women who considered engineering, decided against it because they feared they weren’t good enough at Science and Math.
- Statistically girls perform better in Math at school, but due to societal stereotypes parents and teachers underestimate a girl’s ability in Maths compared to boys, starting as early as pre-school.
Engineering is a vital role in society and possibilities are endless!
Areas of Engineering (to name a few):
- Architecture
- Aerospace
- Marine
- Electrical
- Computer Engineering
Let’s change the Narrative!
Why Women in Engineering Day is important!
- It Motivates Young Girls: It helps us bring awareness to girls that they can forge a career in Engineering. It empowers self-belief and brings awareness to the importance women play in the Engineering Sector. We want out children to know that if they can dream it, they can do it – no matter what societal norms are, it’s time to pave the way for inclusivity starting from childhood.
- Recognition of Achievements by Females in Engineering: Women largely go unnoticed in their contributions to Engineering and we need to continue highlighting the women who have persevered and led the way. We need to keep the trajectory moving upward and we cannot forget the women who led the way, and the many others who continue to provide incredible value to the STEM Sector.
- Shared Experiences: INWED is a day for Women to connect and share their experiences in the Engineering sector, paving a way to navigating career choices for young females and finding solutions to promote inclusivity in a predominantly male-led sector.
International Woman in Engineering Day will be celebrated Worldwide – to see what events are happening in
your country click here
Read the latest Women In Engineering 2024 e-magazine from the Women’s Engineering Society.
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