A Technology Competition That Fosters Team Spirit
From engineering a miniature car and designing a pit display to putting teamwork into practice, schoolchildren competing in “4×4 in Schools” learn a lesson for life. School and university student competitions perform an extremely valuable function, offering young people practical insights
How These Engineers Found Themselves in Technology
There are many great stories of underdogs rising in the tech industry. But sometimes, women and minorities are left underrepresented in these stories despite having to overcome many obstacles. Below we celebrate several stories of challenges faced and overcome by
How Bertha Benz Made History for Women Behind the Wheel
This great adventure started in 1888, two years after Carl Benz invented the automobile (although it was really more of a motorized carriage). His wife Bertha decided to take on the challenge of driving it on its first long-distance trip
Sales Engineer Encourages Others to Embrace Every Learning Experience
Omega Torres, a sales engineer for Nexon Automation, has always known she wanted to enter into the engineering field due to her love of science, math and the productive process. “I started in internal sales and have worked in several
Meet the Woman Who Made the Brooklyn Bridge Possible
It’s no secret that the Brooklyn Bridge was and still is an architectural marvel. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States and is recognized not only as a landmark for New York City, but for
Women Changing the Manufacturing Industry
While it may be true that manufacturing hasn’t always been a female-friendly career path, many strides have been made to ensure this industry is inclusive for everyone and encourages women to consider manufacturing as a career. Organizations like Women in
Building a Career in Engineering
Our mission at AWE is to serve as an industry resource focused on inspiring a new generation of engineers by sharing stories and connecting people. item, the innovator behind AWE, is equally dedicated to advancing the field of engineering as
Travelling Australia with a Solar Car – and item
Budding engineers from Germany are gearing up for the world’s toughest solar vehicle race. The Stuart Highway is one of a kind, spanning almost 2700 kilometers from Darwin in the north of Australia all the way to Port Augusta on the
Ellen Ochoa: The Sky Isn’t the Limit — There Isn’t One
A former astronaut, Ellen Ochoa made history in 1993 when she became the first Hispanic American woman in space. Her accomplishment is one that she hopes young women and minorities will cling to and realize they have the ability to
Workplace Decision Makers Can Learn from Lean Manufacturing
It’s no secret that lean manufacturing techniques can make a dramatic impact in helping companies streamline processes, minimize costs and increase productivity. However, many decision makers in office environments have yet to see that these concepts can also be beneficial