March 2026 – City Social

From Engineer to Ecosystem Builder: Advancing Women in STEM Beyond Borders

Global Women Engineers Affinity Group member Abosede Adewole reflects on supporting engineers across borders. Source

The Questions Rachel Carson Taught Me to Ask

American biologist and writer Rachel Carson’s curiosity and advocacy transformed our view of the environment and industrial progress. How can we carry forward her vision of a world where humans and nature coexist? Source

SWE Global Ambassador Spotlight: Abasibiangake Iniobong Udoh

Read about the strong community Abas has found with SWE and her journey towards founding a new affiliate in Nigeria. Source

SWENext Tips: Applying for SWE Scholarships

Calling all high school seniors! Scholarship application season is here. Source

Across Borders and Disciplines, From Vision to Impact: The Story of SWE’s Global Women Engineers Affinity Group

As part of their spotlight month, the Global Women Engineers AG conducted a Q&A with their leadership team. Source

Strengthening STEM Advocacy Ahead of SWE Congressional Outreach Days

SWE Executive Director and CEO Karen Horting met with congressional staff to discuss key issues affecting the engineering workforce ahead of the organization’s upcoming Congressional Outreach Days. Source

Finding My Way Back to Engineering

Reigniting my confidence and career with the SWE Return to Work Program. Source

SWE LCR AG Spotlight — Introducing SWE Legends Book!

In January, SWE Late Career and Retiree Affinity Group (LCR AG) members published the Springer book, Women Engineering Legends 1952 - 1976: Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award Recipients. Source

Why Women Engineers Need Business Skills, Not Just Technical Skills

Technical skills got SWE Global Ambassador Mili Dhingra in the room. Learning to combine them with business thinking allowed her to lead and eventually build something of her own. Source

How Maria Palamara Turned Curiosity Into a Lifelong Engineering Adventure

Systems engineer Maria Palamara leveraged persistence and a love of learning to navigate a male-dominated field, earn 12 patents, and ultimately reinvent her career to help others thrive as a mental health counselor. Source

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Month: March 2026