The lack of women in engineering has been an ongoing issue for some time. In terms of progress, we have seen some marvelous improvements and change for the better. But according to the National Science Foundation’s most recent statistics, an astonishing gender disparity remains, with women making up a mere 11% of the workforce. In […]
STEM
Lego releases female in STEM career … and she’s no “Lady Scientist”
It seems the Danish toy brick conglomerate has finally accepted the fact that womenfolk inhabit the STEM fields. Earlier this month, Lego released the company’s first female scientist, Professor C. Bodin – and she’s not clad in “girly” clothing or given the patronizing title of “Lady Scientist.” In fact, if it weren’t for her purple […]
Differential tuition enhances Engineering Design Graphics program
Dr. Paul Schreuders has joined the faculty of the Engineering Design Graphics Program in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution — thanks to funds acquired through differential tuition. The Engineering Design Graphics Program provides required service courses for all freshmen in the Dwight Look College of Engineering. Schreuders joined the program this spring […]
LAN Systems Sponsors Girl Scout Engineers At SPSU
Norcross, GA – LAN Systems ( https://www.lansystems.com ) was delighted to help sponsor a Girl Scout event yesterday at Southern Polytechnic State University. ( https://www.spsu.edu ) The Girl Scout Engineers program introduces girls to engineering as a career. Although the number of women in engineering is growing, the growth has been modest compared to other […]
Ultrasound pioneer receives highest award in engineering profession
WASHINGTON (20 April 2010) — Ultrasound pioneer Gerald J. Posakony was honored with the John Fritz Medal — the highest award in the engineering profession – on Monday night by the American Association of Engineering Societies (AAES). Posakony’s pioneering contributions to the fields of ultrasonics, medical diagnostic ultrasound and nondestructive evaluation technologies were recognized during […]