The American Society of Civil Engineers Northern Colorado Branch hosted a Diversity in the Workplace - Panel Discussion on January 13, 2022. SWE Rocky Mountain Section was invited to include a panelist representing women in engineering. FY22 RMS President Christi Wisleder, Merrick & Company, was honored to join as a panelist. The other panelists included Luis Duque, Foothills Bridge Co.; Mike Kohler, Economic & Workforce Development, Larimer County; Anna Ristuccia, Lithos Engineering; and moderator Victor Sam, Stantec. The panel discussion focused on highlighting equity, the often lesser know part of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. If you missed the discussion, you can check out the recording.
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by Christi Wisleder, FY22 RMS President FY22 has been a year of learning, growing, and pivoting for SWE Rocky Mountain Section. In reflecting on this past year, RMS met this year of transition and uncertainty with a level of fierceness and an abundance of accomplishments. Before sharing more on our year in review, I’d like to recognize our outstanding Executive Council for being the dedicated leaders they are.   The results of the 35th annual Great Women in Engineering and Science Essay Contest are in! The competition was fierce again this year with 35 entries from 7 schools in Colorado and Wyoming. A panel of 8 volunteer judges enjoyed reviewing all of the essays. Congratulations to every entrant! The top three awards are a $75, $50, and $25 prize in addition to a science kit and science book. The honorable merit recipients will receive a science kit, and the honorable mention recipients will receive a science book. The top three award winners are listed below in no particular order. They will also be announced in a video that will be shared with the teachers of the finalists. Emerson Rosenau of Parker, CO for an essay on Catherine (Kate) Gleason. Emerson attends 6th grade at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and was sponsored by teacher Heather Puckett. Anika Sharma of Parker, CO for an essay on Sophie Germain. Anika attends 6th grade at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and was sponsored by teacher Heather Puckett. Amulya Thakkalapatti of Parker, CO for an essay on Beatrice Hicks. Amulya attends 6th grade at Parker Core Knowledge Charter School and was sponsored by teacher Heather Puckett.  The Society of Women Engineers Rocky Mountain Section awards scholarships each year to students entering college and students in college in CO & WY. These scholarships are meant to help students continue to excel and reach their educational goals. This year’s scholarship recipients were honored at the SWE RMS Spring Summit Award Ceremony on April 2nd.
Original URL: https://remote.com/blog/bridging-the-gender-gap-in-stem-with-remote-work Original author: Cassidy Williams Jobs requiring STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are some of the most highly paid in the world. With nearly every business today requiring some sort of technological component — whether that’s just a website or a complete suite of software products — demand for workers with STEM skills is only going up. Most jobs in STEM can be done remotely, creating even more opportunities for this talented pool of workers.
Training in STEM can open all sorts of doors, but one major problem remains: equality. Women and gender minorities still regularly face discrimination, fall victim to stereotypes, and struggle with a lack of acknowledgment for their work in general. This is especially true in fields like STEM, where women have made significant progress but must continue to compete for recognition and opportunities that remain dominated by men. Fortunately, the recent boom in remote work has helped to accelerate progress toward equality. Women are now finding more opportunities to pursue STEM careers despite the obstacles in front of them. But how exactly is remote work benefiting women, especially women in STEM, and how can businesses contribute to these improved opportunities? |
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