At Quantum Dice, we are proud to commemorate International Women in Engineering Day. As we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in engineering, we also recognise the need to empower and inspire more women to join the quantum workforce. According to Engineering UK, in 2021 only 16.5% of engineers in the UK were women. That is why we have curated a collection of some useful resources we have come across that support women and girls in their engineering journey in countries around the world including the UK, USA, Germany and Singapore.
Global
OneQuantum
OneQuantum, a community platform for anyone active or interested in quantum technology, has a Women in Quantum chapter. This chapter offers resources geared towards giving women in quantum a voice in the wider quantum community, as well as opportunities to collaborate and network. It offers a mentoring programme, awards, and information about career opportunities.
Girls in Quantum
Girls in Quantum provides free educational content about quantum technology to students around the globe. It produces informative blogs, podcasts, and has a resource database that compiles free educational materials.
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is an international community comprised of individuals who are affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), united in their commitment to support and encourage women in the fields of engineering and science. It offers awards, grants and scholarships, events, affinity groups and produces a magazine.
#WomenInSTEM on Twitter
The #WomenInSTEM conversation on Twitter celebrates women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Join in on the conversation using the hashtag to engage with fellow professionals, share your achievements, and discover inspiring stories that amplify the voices of women in engineering.
The UK
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The IET, which is one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with over 155,000 members, offers a number of awards to honour early career women engineers and help them to advance their careers. Awards include the Young Woman Engineer of the Year (YWE) Award, The Mary George Memorial Prize for Apprentices, the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Prize, and the Gender Diversity Ambassador Award.
The organisation also runs events and webinars focusing on women in engineering. For example, there is a free webinar coming up on 26th June about “Discovering the history of women in STEM: an international archives event”.
Institute of Physics (IOP)
The IOP runs a Women in Physics special interest group, which is driven by a community of IOP members and allows them to connect and share knowledge and ideas. The IOP funds the group to deliver a range of activities including events, prizes, and bursaries.
SheCanEngineer
SheCanEngineer is a diversity and inclusion initiative based in London. It is formed from a collaboration of professional engineering institutions and works to encourage and promote female engineers. Volunteers from professional institutions run events, promote stories to inspire the next generation, and produce a podcast.
The WISE Campaign
Launched in 1984 when the Engineering Council collaborated with the Equal Opportunities Commission, The WISE Campaign enables and promotes the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce. The campaign provides initiatives including project facilitation, training programmes, and prestigious awards, all aimed at empowering and motivating women and girls to excel in STEM professions.
The USA
The Society of Women Engineers
Based in the USA, The Society of Women Engineers is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. It offers scholarships to support women pursuing bachelor or graduate student programmes, awards, a calendar of events, as well as learning and mentoring programmes for both young people and professionals. It also produces a podcast called “Diverse”, which highlights thought leaders in the female engineering community.
Germany
Femtec.Alumnae e.V. (FTA)
FTA is network in Germany for highly qualified, technology-enthusiastic and committed women with an academic background in STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, science and technology) and those interested in STEM. Activities include networking events, mentoring and study groups.
Singapore
Girls2Pioneers
The Girls2Pioneers programme, which is run by United Women Singapore, aims to inspire and encourage young women and girls in Singapore to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields. Since the inception of the programme in 2014, more than 28,000 girls have participated.
Empowering Women in Engineering to Shape the Future of Quantum Technology
On this International Women in Engineering Day, we recognise the immense potential of women, either in engineering roles, or with a background in engineering, shaping the future of quantum technology. We hope these resources are a useful starting point for women and girls interested in engineering and working in the exciting world of quantum technology.
If you are looking for a role where you can work to showcase the incredible advantages of quantum technologies, check out our current vacancies.
Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
