Necessity is the mother of invention. It’s an English proverb that, put simply, means if you can’t find the solution to a problem, you create one. It’s no wonder, then, that women have birthed their fair share of great ideas. Interesting Engineering released this list of 24 Inventions that have been created by or founded... Read More

Haley Stevens is a member of the history-making class of 42 women joining Congress in January, having been elected in November to represent Michigan’s 11th Congressional district. But this won’t be the suburban Detroit native’s first go-round in Washington – or her first time “rolling up her sleeves,” as she says, to work on U.S.... Read More

More than fifty exceptional women from companies around the world participated at a Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women in Engineering, December 11, 2018, in New York City. The workshop — sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and held in advance of AIChE’s 2018 fundraising gala devoted to inspiring women in engineering... Read More

In a recent article for The Harbus, author Kevin Sharer examines the shortage of women CEOs. Mary Barra, the highly regarded CEO of General Motors pictured above, is part of a very, very small group of women CEOs. Mary is a GM lifer who rose through the manufacturing ranks to earn the job five years... Read More

In a recent article for Manufacturing.net, author Ginger Butz, Business Segment Director at Morey, offers advice to women on how to fast-track a career in manufacturing. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my time in manufacturing, it’s that credibility carries plenty of weight. Wondering how to earn the trust of your male counterparts? Get... Read More

In a recent article for Bizwomen, Anne Stych explores why entrepreneurship is important to women in STEM. Young women will need entrepreneurial skills along with technology skills to achieve workplace gender equality. A report on The Power of Next Generation Women published by Girls With Impact, an entrepreneurship program that provides girls with a business... Read More

In a recent article for e27, author Sainul Abudheen profiles Sonam Motwani, founder and CEO of Karkhana.io. “As a child, [Sonam Motwani] dreamt to become an astronaut. As she grew up, the intensity of her ambition also grew. So after finished schooling, she went on to attend a graduation programme in Aerospace Engineering at IIT... Read More

A recent survey by Randstad Canada, the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR services, reveals 61 percent of Canadian women see themselves as risk-takers and innovators in the workplace. At the same time, they expect employers to do more to support their growth as technology transforms the workplace. Randstad surveyed Canadian women to understand... Read More

Do you have questions about the Influential Women in Manufacturing program? We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. When is the deadline for nominations? The deadline for 2019’s class of Influential Women in Manufacturing Honorees is March 31, 2019 When are... Read More

In a recent article for Greenville News, author Angelia Davis profiles women in leadership. Manufacturing merino wool yarn is not what attorney Kim Kent imagined she’d be focused on at this point in her career. But that’s been the rewarding, yet challenging role Kent took on when her husband died unexpectedly in September 2017. Kim... Read More

In a recent article for Forbes, author Bianca Barratt examines how gender parity in the workplace could increase the global GDP. As it stands, only 24% of UK STEM roles are held by women and the country has the lowest percentage of female engineers in Europe – something that none governmental organisations such as WISE... Read More

In a recent article for NPR, author Ashley Westerman explores how the recent election is giving many STEM professionals a new career path. Chrissy Houlahan has done a lot with her industrial engineering degree over the last 30 years including serving in the Air Force, working in the aircraft manufacturing industry, being the COO of... Read More