They are the best possible example of what and who engineers are and demonstrate the creativity of engineers and the possibilities of the engineering profession. The Women at Work page tells the stories of engineering women in a variety of co-operative and intern placements while the student and featured activities show what our students do outside of the classroom. WEP activities for undergraduate and graduate student s can be found featured on those pages. The WEP Collection catalogues resources at Penn State and throughout the world. Engineering is a fine choice as well.
Engineers are creative in their work and careers.
They define and solve problems, invent, build, do research, work in and lead major companies, start new ones. Penn State engineering alumnae have invented new lubricants, founded their own companies, developed new computer interfaces, designed manufacturing systems, created clean air systems for hospitals, discovered genes, risen to upper management in international companies, worked on developing the Penn State artificial heart, set up computer systems in inner city schools, designed Disneyland displays. They are also lawyers, doctors, and teachers. Our students are also creative at play and community service. Penn State Women in Engineering students organize and run the student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, one of the largest and most active student groups on campus.