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The theme for this year is #MakeSafetySeen, with the society aiming to showcase the work that women engineers around the world, supporting lives and livelihoods every day.
WES highlights, however, the need to celebrate the role of women in engineering:
“With 2021 figures indicating that in the UK only 16.5% of engineers are women, the annual INWED event provides female engineers with an opportunity to shine in an industry where they are still hugely underrepresented. As the only event of its kind, INWED plays a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers.”
Women in Engineering
As part of INWED 2023, the Women’s Engineering Society has revealed those chosen for the Top 50 Women in Engineering awards 2023 (the awards are held in association with Power Engineering International).
For example, the winners range (alphabetically) from Chisom Akujobi-Ezeonyeka – a Power Electronics and Systems Engineer at Rootwave to Louise Wood – a Senior LEV Engineer at Airducts Design & Airducts Engineering. Congratulations to one and all!
The WES writes:
“The women in this year’s WE50 list are a truly amazing group,” said Elizabeth Donnelly, CEO, Women’s Engineering Society. “Their work often goes unseen yet is key to keeping us all safe and secure. From the creation of a system being used to kill weeds with no chemicals, to providing safety leadership to the RNLI, the women we celebrate in these awards are all inspirational in their work.”
“Each year the judges are always amazed at the breadth and talent of the nominations they receive and this year’s nominees more than lived up to expectations. We hope that these awards will inspire more women to get involved in engineering and show what a diverse and rewarding career it can be.”
