Conference Session

Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Renee Casner, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Nancy L Lollar, Purdue University University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

, project-based learning experiences. These challenges reflect workplace scenarios, enabling participants to acquire practical skills in software development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, and other technical fields. The projects also allow mentees to create portfolios that showcase their talents to potential employers [15]. 3) Skill Development Workshops and Courses: The program provides various technical and soft skills workshops. These include coding boot camps, digital transformation training, resume-building workshops, and mock interview sessions. These workshops empower women with job-ready skills, ensuring they remain competitive in the tech job market. 4

Conference Session

Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

conferences, technicalworkshops, and exclusive networking opportunities, equipping students with industryconnections and career readiness skills. On campus, SWE hosts events such as technicaltraining sessions, guest speaker seminars, and leadership development workshops, helpingstudents refine both technical expertise and soft skills. Informal gatherings, such as “Dinnerand Discussion” sessions and movie nights, create a supportive community where studentscan exchange experiences and advice. Furthermore, SWE’s emphasis on communityoutreach and service initiatives—such as hosting STEM workshops for local schools—strengthens students’ professional profiles while emphasizing the real-world impact ofengineering. Participation in SWE not only enhances

Conference Session

Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Zhang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hou Xie; Rosie Ruoci Shen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Conference Session

Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Matthew J Miller, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Andrea Hércules, Loyola University Chicago; Erika Esmeralda de la Riva, Loyola University Chicago

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)