Despite the odds, Kalpana "KC" Chawla became the first woman to enroll in the aeronautical engineering program at Punjab Engineering College, and the first woman of Indian origin to fly in space.
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Mildred Dresselhaus might not have been a household name, but she certainly made a name for herself in the engineering and science community.
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Mary Golda Ross was the first known Native American female engineer in the United States, and much of her research accomplished at Lockheed’s Skunks Works remains classified.
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Yvonne "YY" Clark rose to success in academia and industry, becoming an inspiration for many Black women engineers. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Willie Hobbs Moore, the subject of the seventh installment of IEEE-USA's Famous Women Engineers in History series, broke barriers in academia, as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in a science (Physics) in the United States. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Esther Marley Conwell, the subject of the sixth installment of IEEE-USA's Famous Women Engineers in History series, had a front row seat watching the birth and evolution of computers. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
This story is about one member of the Challenger's crew — Judith Resnik. She often said she didn't want to be seen as a woman astronaut, or a Jewish astronaut, just as an astronaut. So, this story is about Judith Resnik — engineer, astronaut and American hero. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 4 in the series explores the life and career of Kate Gleason, who, despite not having a formal engineering education, established herself as critical to her family's tool business at a young age; helped give the business international exposure, presence and placement (the business is still a leader in its field); and developed a new way of making affordable homes. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 3 in the series explores the life and career of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, who embraced the goals of Scientific Management — increasing consistency and efficiency in the workplace — even while introducing human aspects into the nascent field of industrial management. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 2 in the series explores the life and career of trailblazer Edith Clarke, who played a critical role in developing the electric grid during its period of massive growth and expansion. . Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 1 in the series explores the life and glamorous career of Hedy Lamarr — inventor extraordinaire and Hollywood star. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
This compilation is the complete collection of IEEE-USA's award-winning series of 24 individual narratives, written by successful women engineers and technologists. Member: FREE Non-Member: $19.99 -
This compilation is the sixth—and final one—in this award-winning IEEE-USA series of 24 individual narratives, written by successful women engineers and technologists. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
In this final e-book of IEEE-USA’s Women in Engineering series, author Shelly Born explores why she chose to study Engineering; how she became an engineer; and how she overcame adversity along the pathways of both her career and personal life’s journeys. Coming from a strong family foundation, possessing a strong faith in God, and personal strength and courage propelled her ever forward.. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Having spent her early life half way around the world and in a different culture, author Liang Xi Downey shares with readers the varied set of life and professional experiences on her path. Her college education was in electrical and electronics engineering, but Downey’s career has been much broader than that. She is also experienced in sales, marketing and business development; worked on business and investment strategies for start-ups; in companies with only a few employees; and for major companies, such as IBM and General Motors. Downey came to know IEEE in in the late 1980s, while studying at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She quickly learned that "IEEE" represented technical authority and professional prestige. Downey is very active in both the IEEE Technology Engineering Management Society (TEMS) and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE). She has had leadership positions in both for some years, on a global level. Her involvement has led to such cutting-edge initiatives as the IEEE Blockchain Future Initiative, and the IEEE Humanitarian Technology Challenge. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
This e-book series, and this compilation of e-books, highlights the careers and accomplishments of women engineers. It demonstrates the challenges women face, and have faced, to have a career in engineering. As a profession, we need to encourage more women to pursue careers in technology--and bring their perspectives to the development of products engineers bring forward. We also need to develop the resources to assist them in progressing in their careers, while achieving a balanced life. The latter is something all engineers need to focus on, considering not just their work in technology, but also their families and communities. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Author: Pamela Cosman | Download FREE audiobook This e-book is meant for young women going into STEM, and for parents of girls who may be thinking about STEM, as well as those not thinking about it. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Author Karen Pedersen approached writing this e-book as if she were talking to a young friend who is interested in becoming an engineer, or already studying engineering. In these pages, she offers the focal points of her career, and the lessons she has learned during her journey. Many of these lessons discuss how Pedersen handled difficult situations. She recognizes that some would have handled them differently. At the same time, Pedersen’s wish is that some of the thorny situations she ran into would have long disappeared from today’s workplace; however, she unhappily acknowledges that they do still exist. “We are all humans. We can change laws, but we cannot change how people think.” As you read Pedersen’s story, she hopes that you will take what helps you--and leave the other lessons for the next person who will read this book. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Author Alice F. Squires believes the desire to make a difference in the world follows us wherever we are. Her vision: “To be successful working together as a team of equals.” We are collaboratively working on products that will have an impact on the world, and will improve the lives of others. From working engineer--to educating the next generation of engineers in the classroom--she strives to inspire engineers, managers, technical leaders and others to work together to make the world a better place. Squires says her e-book has three purposes: First, to inspire young women and men to pursue their passion--whether in engineering, science, technology, mathematics, or another area. Second, to provide a glimpse into the life of a woman in engineering--the wonderful experience of contributing to society combined with the impact of choices--both good and bad; and the role of personal choice to change the situation, or accept the outcome. And third, to raise awareness of women's experiences in engineering toward a shared vision of gender parity--in a community whose members achieve and contribute to their full potential. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Born and raised until the age of three in a small village in Croatia, Dalma Novak and her family then immigrated to Brisbane Australia, I 1970. In her sophomore year of high school, Novak made an adamant and determined decision to study Electrical Engineering at The University of Queensland. She eventually began her career in the United States in California at UCLA, and then at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. An active IEEE volunteer for more than 25 years, Novak launched the Women in Photonics initiative in 2014. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Author Michelle Nanney’s career path has never been a straight line—it has had a lot of zigs and zags. However, it has always provided her with a series of opportunities for different positions in a variety of industries. Following different paths from Point A to Point B has allowed her to apply skills from one industry—to learn fresh new perspectives in another. The bumps, bruises and experiences each unfold their own lessons. Nanney is an IEEE Senior Member. She holds a B.S. in Bioengineering from Texas A&M University, as well as an MBA and an M.S. in Strategic Management at Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. Member: FREE Non-Member: $4.99 -
Follow the fascinating journey from the author’s childhood in Tehran, Iran to the United States in 1976, to begin her engineering education at Southern Illinois University (SIU). Upon graduation with a BSEE, then an MSEE from SIU, Hadjizadeh proceeded directly on to Silicon Valley, and jobs at GENUS Inc., PRIAM Corporation, Network Computing Devices, Tesla Motors, and then Cisco. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Geetika Tandon’s story is not about grand inventions; or making it to the top to win the grand prize. In this short autobiography, she shares the aspects of her life that shaped the road she has traveled, and the person she has become. Tandon’s hope is to inspire more women to push their lives just one step further -- despite the odds -- and add their imprints to science and technology. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99 -
Each woman in this e-book, as in all of the IEEE-USA Women in Engineering e-books, is remarkable in her own way. Perhaps these examples of creativity and persistence in engineering are really those of diversity, and inclusion of mindsets that help define the society we live in. These outstanding women are certainly examples to follow--for both men and women--along the path to becoming current and future engineers and technologists. The narratives inspire one to take the roads less followed, only dreamt of, and never acted upon--no matter one's gender, ethnic background, or sexuality. Member: FREE Non-Member: $9.99
