This year, Women’s History Month celebrates the resilience and innovation of women engineers who have shaped the world and continue to push boundaries, including SWE’s 75 years of breaking barriers and advancing women in STEM. To honor this milestone, SWE has curated this list of resources from their blog, magazine, and podcast spotlighting a few of the many inspirational stories of women engineers through history, including some who have played a crucial role in SWE’s journey.

Join the Conversation: Help Shape the Future of AI Education! Are you involved in AI education and interested in helping prepare an AI-ready workforce? NSF LEVEL UP AI is bringing together educators, researchers, and professionals to build a shared vision for expanding undergraduate AI education through a series of one-hour virtual roundtable discussions, and we want your voice in the conversation! Topics include: AI knowledge areas and competencies; AI education infrastructure; Expanding access to AI education; Principles and resources for AI education for all. Your input will directly contribute to a national whitepaper on the future of AI education.

Professionals in any field can feel overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating office politics and managing relationships with superiors. ‘Managing Up’ by Melody Wilding offers an indispensable guide to mastering these critical aspects of modern work life. As an acclaimed executive career coach and human behavior professor, Wilding has equipped thousands with the tools to advocate for their needs while commanding respect and authority, regardless of their formal position. This book unveils practical strategies and detailed scripts derived from real-life client experiences and the latest research in trust and persuasion. Wilding outlines ten key conversations essential for professional growth, such as understanding your boss’s motivations, earning respect through communication styles, and setting boundaries effectively. ‘Managing Up’ is packed with transformative insights and time-tested approaches to help professionals of all levels gain more freedom, authority, and confidence in their careers - making it an essential read for anyone looking to navigate and succeed in a world of intricate power dynamics and competitive workplaces.

Artificial intelligence now pops up everywhere, and the demand for skilled AI workers is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. The possibilities for AI seem endless, bound only by our understanding of how to use it and by our imaginations. So how can we keep up, and what are universities doing to prepare students for this brave new world? AI as a scientific discipline goes all the way back to the 1950s, but it has recently exploded because of increased computing power, large data sets, and the desire for automation. Up until recently, computer science departments have generally housed foundational AI research and major academic programs. Because AI now permeates so many disciplines, however, we see universities creating independent AI centers that provide a wide range of academic options. For example, the University of Florida offers its students AI Across the Curriculum, which includes courses in artificial intelligence available in all 16 of its colleges. Their Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center (AI2) oversees academic initiatives related to AI and data science. As the range of degree offerings expands, students can earn a BS, MS, and even a PhD specifically in this field. Some universities offer minors in AI to complement majors in the humanities and in other nonengineering science programs that increasingly incorporate AI for computational data analysis. While most of these programs expect in-person attendance, some universities offer postgraduate degrees online.

From agricultural to aerospace, all engineers are creative problem-solvers who design and build innovative solutions that shape our future. Learn how students' interests connect with different engineering fields online. Around the world, all types of engineers work together every day to help make communities and people healthy, happy and safe! From biomedical to agricultural engineers, all are creative problem solvers innovating solutions that shape our futures. Kids can take a closer look at the types of engineers below to learn what kind of work they do, and explore the featured hands-on activities that showcase each engineering type—for elementary, middle and high school students.

From its humble beginnings in 1950 to the global organization of 47,000 members strong and growing it is today, SWE continues to pave the way for greater gender equity and diversity in the field. They invite you to celebrate our rich history and enjoy the events, videos, stories, and more. Here’s to another 75 years of inspiring and empowering women engineers around the world!

Representing SWE’s highest level of awards, the APEX Awards honor individuals with 20+ years of professional experience, as part of the annual SWE Awards Program, which celebrates high levels of achievement among those who identify as women and allies at all career stages in engineering, engineering technology, or science related to engineering. Hear directly from SWE's 2024 APEX Award Winners as they share significant career milestones and valuable lessons they've learned along the way.

Join over 200 biopharma and biotech executive leaders at our annual biomanufacturing conference! Over our two-day event, top biopharma executives and solution providers come together to discuss emerging key trends, challenges, opportunities, and innovations in the biotechnology industry. With sessions led by top biotech executives, our agenda is designed to discuss current trends, strategic insights, and best practices in key topics like AAV manufacturing, cell and gene therapy, capacity management, quality assurance, quality control, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, supply chain and logistics. Network with your fellow biopharma leaders as we explore strategies to maximize efficiency while remaining compliant within the biomanufacturing space.

If you’re interested in presenting at this year’s event, the WE Call for Participation (CFP) process for Breakout Sessions (Listen & Learn Lectures, Engaged Exchange Panels, and Snap Sessions) is now open. The WE CFP process is highly competitive — SWE receives over a thousand submissions each year! In order to review all the submissions we receive, we solicit SWE members with subject matter expertise to review and score proposals according to an established process and rubric.

eXXec provides a safe, personal and engaging leadership development experience for 15-20 influential leaders, providing the opportunity to form a peer support network during and after the event. To obtain the most out of the program, attendees are encouraged to engage with the learning process, including multiple pre and post-event learning opportunities, all focused around the three leadership pillars. The in-person event begins on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the Welcome Reception at 6 pm CST, followed by three days of learning with leading subject matter experts. eXXec offers 1.7 CEUs/17 PDH for those who complete the program. Target attendee: Priority acceptance is provided to those mid-level professionals with an engineering or technology academic degree and 10-15 years of professional experience with 3+ years as a team leader.