Women in Engineering

The Tagliatela College of Engineering is creating solutions to the engineering gender gap with specialized outreach and dedicated programming meant to change the way young women think about STEM and how they can become the future of engineering.

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Inspiring the Next Generation


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The Women in Engineering program is dedicated to working with schools and organizations across the state to bring a lifelong love of learning, engineering, and science to young women. By giving women chances to explore new ideas, we can inspire the next generation of engineers to take on the worldÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™s greatest challenges.

Mission

To bring the wonder and joy of engineering to young women in the state of Connecticut by giving them opportunities to explore and play in STEM fields they havenÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ™t been exposed to. To challenge stereotypes and remove roadblocks that inhibit young women from pursuing engineering careers with education and fun.

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Our Work

A professor demonstrates an engineering technique for two students.

With the support of the Harding initiative, our ambassadors and faculty offer a wide range of activities for young individuals to learn and play through engineering. These activities have included:

  • Earning Engineering badges with the Girl Scouts of America
  • Building and testing parachutes at the CT Science Center
  • On campus and remote research opportunities with faculty
  • In classroom hands on learning and building activities

Interested in our WIE Ambassadors visiting your classroom?

The TCoE Women in Engineering program is proud to offer Engineering classroom visits run by our student ambassadors. Connect with us to provide your students an opportunity to learn about different engineering disciplines such as:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Computer and Electrical Engineering
  • And More!

These hands-on activities are designed to bring you students a lifelong love of learning, engineering, and science.

Spotlights

Mechanical Engineering Major reflects on the opportunity to be a part of the mission of Women in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Major shares her excitement to inspire young women in engineering.

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