Women engineers and scientists launch fascinating careers

Support can be crucial for diverse students entering university science and engineering programs. This may be particularly true for women who, according to a National Research Council study, may face isolation at school and in the workplace. Many schools have taken steps to address this issue...

NACME celebrates thirty-five years

In September 2009, the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc (NACME) celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary. For those thirty-five years, says president and CEO Irving Pressley McPhail, PhD, NACME has stayed true to its mission: to provide leadership and support for the...

MEs are needed to build infrastructure around the world

Engineering is going global, says Cathy Leslie, executive director of Engineers Without Borders-USA (EWB-USA). Technology is increasingly required for building infrastructure around the world, and problem solvers with ME degrees can expect to be in demand. That includes women as well...

Black Engineer of the Year awards recognize high achievers

Baltimore, MD – John D. Harris II, VP of contracts and supply chain for the Raytheon Company, was named 2010 Black Engineer of the Year at the March BEYA conference in Baltimore. Dozens more awards went to technical pros at organizations from Aerospace Corp to Verizon, government agencies and every branch of the military.

UTEP is changing the face of engineering

'The atmosphere at UTEP is very Hispanic,” says Carlos Ferregut, associate dean for graduate studies and research. “You hear Spanish spoken all over campus.” Recruitment in the southwest region around El Paso, southern New Mexico, west Texas and northern Mexico fills the college with Hispanic...

Rockwell Collins is building a culture
of inclusion

Rockwell Collins got its start in 1933, when Arthur Collins launched a company to make short-wave radios. Over the years the company added flight controls, radio communications devices and satellite voice transmission. NASA’s Apollo, Gemini, Mercury and Skylab programs all used Collins...

Raytheon IDS continues to grow in defense and government

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), accustomed to global reach, strives to create an environment where commitment goes beyond the office walls. Continuous learning, community outreach and a variety of employee resource groups all help the company recruit and grow diverse talent.