Society of Women Engineers

Harriet Nembhard Named Sixth President of Harvey Mudd College

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Claremont, Calif., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harriet B. Nembhard, a nationally respected leader in the field of industrial and operations engineering and dean of the College of Engineering at University of Iowa, has been named the sixth president of Harvey Mudd College.

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  • Claremont, Calif., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harriet B. Nembhard, a nationally respected leader in the field of industrial and operations engineering and dean of the College of Engineering at University of Iowa, has been named the sixth president of Harvey Mudd College.
  • Appointed by unanimous vote of the Harvey Mudd College Board of Trustees, Nembhard will succeed President Maria Klawe, who announced last year that she would step down June 30, 2023, after 17 years of leading the College.
  • “Harriet Nembhard is an exceptional academic leader with a breadth of experience and contributions that align with Harvey Mudd’s mission to educate the next generation of STEM leaders,” said James Bean, chair of the Harvey Mudd College Board of Trustees and graduate of the class of 1977.
  • She begins her term as president of Harvey Mudd College on July 1, 2023.

ASHRAE and Building Industry Organizations Assume Leadership Role in Global Decarbonization Efforts

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Atlanta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASHRAE, along with 23 of the worlds leading building industry organizations issued a statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in decarbonization efforts in the built environment.

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  • Atlanta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASHRAE, along with 23 of the worlds leading building industry organizations issued a statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 27) pledging to assume a leadership role in decarbonization efforts in the built environment.
  • In a video presentation, 2022-23 ASHRAE President Farooq Mehboob, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE, presented a roadmap for addressing climate change, reading directly from the statement.
  • The Society is showcasing integrated building solutions and sustainability in action through the opening of the ASHRAE Global Headquarters building in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.
  • For more information and to stay up-to-date on ASHRAE, visit ashrae.org and connect on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and YouTube .

Bechtel celebrates 50-year partnership with the Society of Women Engineers

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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RESTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel announced it has contributed an additional $100,000 to the SWENext program as the company celebrates 50 years partnering with the Society of Women Engineers. Created in 2015, SWENext offers self-development courses, leadership training, and college preparation activities to girls around the world in school grades K-12.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Bechtel announced it has contributed an additional $100,000 to the SWENext program as the company celebrates 50 years partnering with the Society of Women Engineers .
  • We need the best talent to overcome the critical engineering and technical challenges that will shape this century," said Brendan Bechtel, Chairman and CEO of Bechtel.
  • "We are proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our relationship with Bechtel," said Karen Horting, executive director and CEO of the Society of Women Engineers .
  • "Thinking back on all we've accomplished together makes me appreciate the enormous contributions Bechtel has made to support women engineers.

Latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office report finds a 32% increase in the number of U.S. counties where women patented between 1990 and 2019

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Latest USPTO report finds a 32% increase in the number of U.S. counties where women patented between 1990 and 2019

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  • The United States Patent and Trademark Office today released a new report, titled "Where are U.S. women patentees?
  • The report delves deeper into the characteristics of those county economic environments to identify factors correlated with women's participation in patenting.
  • HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Latest USPTO report finds a 32% increase in the number of U.S. counties where women patented between 1990 and 2019
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office today released a new report, titled "Where are U.S. women patentees?
  • Over the 30-year period from 1990 through 2019, women inventors patented in 411 new counties, an increase of 32% in the number of counties where women patent.

Disrupting Women in Engineering With Janell Nelson

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct.18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations comprise 7% of all U.S. jobs and play a critical role in global competitiveness. However, even though women comprise nearly half of the active workforce, they only make up 27% of STEM workers.(1) That number drops closer to 15% when looking at engineering, depending on the type.(2) Meanwhile, women who forge careers in STEM are sometimes paid less for the same work, rarely see other women in leadership positions, and experience fewer opportunities for advancement than their male counterparts. (3) Enter disruptor Janell Nelson, Senior Engineering Manager at Canon Medical Informatics, explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, that while engineering firms benefit from the varied perspectives that diversity brings, the applicant pool is primarily men.

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  • (3) Enter disruptor Janell Nelson, Senior Engineering Manager at Canon Medical Informatics , explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, that while engineering firms benefit from the varied perspectives that diversity brings, the applicant pool is primarily men.
  • Janell Nelson entered engineering with a passion for building solutions and found her natural understanding of the big picture made her an invaluable leader.
  • One day, when Janell was already an engineering manager with many successful projects under her belt, a new leader came on board.
  • Approximately 22% of people in the engineering field are women, and only about 18% of new engineering graduates are women.

Winnebago Industries Wins RV Women’s Alliance Champion of Women Award

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, was awarded the RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) Champion of Women Award at the inaugural RVWA Education Symposium.

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  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, was awarded the RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) Champion of Women Award at the inaugural RVWA Education Symposium.
  • Winnebago Industries was recognized for its commitment and dedication to elevating, educating, and promoting women in the RV industry.
  • Multiple Winnebago Industries employees were present to accept the award, including employees from the Winnebago and Newmar RV brands.
  • WIN works closely with external groups, such as Women in Manufacturing, the RV Womens Alliance, and the Society of Women Engineers.

PARAGON BOLSTERS WOMEN IN SECURITY PROGRAM WITH BOARD SUPPORT

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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HERNDON, Va. , Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon today announced that it is deepening support for its Women in Security initiative by welcoming board member Singleton McAllister to the committee. This initiative was formed, in conjunction with the 2021 hiring of Lisette Chreene, Corporate Vice President of Human Resources, to build awareness of career pathways in security for female employees and prospective candidates.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paragon today announced that it is deepening support for its Women in Security initiative by welcoming board member Singleton McAllister to the committee.
  • "Singleton is an extremely valuable addition to the team," said Tony Sabatino, CEO of Paragon.
  • I appreciate the leadership and experience Singleton will bring to her work with Paragon's Women in Security Committee."
  • Paragon employs over 12,000 professionals in specialized operations, providing security, fire, investigations, inspections, cybersecurity, risk management, and mission support services to the U.S. Federal Government and other critical infrastructure clients.

Blake Van Leer to Speak at the Miami eCommerce Summit

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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MIAMI, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Leer will be a featured speaker at the annual Miami eCommerce Summit on Thursday, July 14th.

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  • MIAMI, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Leer will be a featured speaker at the annual Miami eCommerce Summit on Thursday, July 14th.
  • Blake R Van Leer III is an Executive at Proto AI an AI Technology company which helps Online retailers acquire, convert and retain more customers with a first if it's kind technology.
  • Van Leer is also an Entrepreneur, Investor, Nonprofit Board Advisor and Special Advisor to Kathy Ireland who does $3.1B in annual sales.
  • A leader in eCommerce and MarTech, Van Leer has helped numerous startups and mid-enterprise companies scale by 9 figures.

AMC NETWORKS CONTENT ROOM TEAMS WITH THE AD COUNCIL TO EMPOWER GIRLS IN STEM FEATURING THE HIT SERIES "THE WALKING DEAD"

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMC Networks Content Room and the Ad Council, a non-profit and leading producer of social impact campaigns for 80 years, announced today a series of new public service advertisements (PSAs) that will highlight the power of girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) against the backdrop of the global hit series "The Walking Dead." In the spots, behind-the-scenes talent of the popular franchise, including Director Aisha Tyler, Costume Designer Vera Chow and Art Director Jasmine Garnet, showcase how STEM is used to bring the post-apocalyptic world of "The Walking Dead" to life on screen. Created by AMC Networks Content Room, the PSAs are part of the Ad Council's national She Can STEM campaign, which encourages girls, trans youth and non-binary youth around the country to get excited about and interested in STEM.

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  • Created by AMC Networks Content Room, the PSAs are part of the Ad Council's national She Can STEM campaign, which encourages girls, trans youth and non-binary youth around the country to get excited about and interested in STEM.
  • Using before and after visuals, each piece highlights the unique and unexpected uses of STEM in the making of the series.
  • Said Kim Granito, EVP of AMC Networks Content Room: "We are thrilled to partner with the Ad Council to inspire young girls in STEM through the unexpected backdrop of 'The Walking Dead.'
  • We are proud to partner with AMC Networks Content Room on this latest work for the She Can STEM campaign.

ESET Announces Winners of 2022 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Awards

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.

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  • SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET , a global leader in digital security, today announced the winners of the seventh annual ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarships.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship is a direct investment into these future pursuits.
  • ESET has long championed increasing diversity in the workplace and in cybersecurity through the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship and mentorships geared to boosting female representation in the technology sector.
  • The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship was launched in 2016 to help support and encourage women who aspire to have a career in information security.