Emily Roebling’s accomplishments were nothing short of amazing — especially since she learned engineering “on the job” (she had no formal engineering education or mathematics beyond high school).
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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
