She Engineers
Career paths start with curiosity, role models, and the chance to explore what’s possible. She Engineers empowers girls* to see themselves as future engineers through hands-on experiences and inspiring role models. This initiative connects female-identifying youth with women in STEM, providing interactive programming that builds confidence, sparks excitement, and shows them they belong in STEM.
She Engineers programs:
She Engineers Family Events: Events held at the museum or in the community where girls* and their families explore hands-on activities and demonstrations with women volunteers from our corporate, academic, and non-profit partners.
Camp sections for girls*: girls-focused sections of our popular summer camps take place throughout the summer.
Resources for educators: educators can access “Meet the Engineers” content on our website for classroom use.
Exploration for kids: our “Meet the Engineers” content includes videos from women working in engineering and as well as posters, and at-home activities to explore in English, Spanish, and Somali.
*The Works Museum is committed to improving gender equity and representation in STEM. Our programs for girls are inclusive and welcoming to gender expansive students (cisgender and transgender girls, non-binary or gender non-conforming students and any other girl-identifying youth).
Building a More Inclusive STEM Future
STEM fields are filled with possibilities, yet women remain underrepresented in engineering, computing, and the physical sciences. By creating more opportunities for girls to explore STEM from an early age, we can help close these gaps and empower the next generation of innovators.
While women currently earn 22% of engineering degrees and hold 15% of engineering jobs, we have the chance to change this trajectory. Through hands-on experiences and inspiring role models, we’re helping more young women see themselves as future engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers.
By expanding access to STEM education, we’re empowering future innovators and building a stronger, more inclusive workforce.
The Future of STEM is Bright:
STEM careers are booming – projected to grow 9.2% by 2030, far outpacing other fields.
Higher earnings – STEM workers earn a median salary of $77,400, compared to $44,900 in non-STEM jobs.
Diversity drives innovation – With 40% of jobs tied to fields like clean energy, tech, and advanced manufacturing, we need diverse perspectives to tackle global challenges.
Current She Engineers Partners
Burns & McDonnell
Emerson
Colder Products Company
Collins Aerospace
Xcel Energy
Fredrikson
Isthmus Engineering
Meyer Borgman Johnson
Polar Semiconductor
Medtronic
Get Involved
To learn more about becoming a She Engineers partner, sponsor, or volunteer please contact giving@theworks.org.
“Each activity the She Engineers [program] provided was interactive and able to tailor one-on-one mentoring, or group collaboration. I was blown away by how engaged and thoughtful the volunteers were with [our participants], and they continue to talk about those activities months later.”
“I absolutely love that it has an engineering focus. It’s great for my child to be able to follow her interests and learn things that I can’t teach her.”
Meet the Engineers
Learn more about women working in engineering with our Meet the Engineer series, featuring IF/THEN Ambassador role models from around the United States. The Works Museum is a proud member of the IF/THEN® Champions Network.
Click on the engineer profile for downloadable engineering activities and classroom resources.
