Description
Established in 2018, Women in Engineering @Pitt’s mission is to attract and
empower women pursuing a degree in engineering and who would like to become
leaders in their field. This program seeks engineering students who are eager
to better humanity by building a community that supports their love of
engineering. WEP@Pitt will produce highly qualified and professionally
responsible women engineers who value diversity and become fully aware of their
capabilities of making an impact on our world.
Donations are applied to...
Your support goes far to help WEP@Pitt!
$50 would support 4 admitted high school women to come to
campus for the day as a Pink Panthers+ Mentee
$100 would provide books for 8 engineering students from the
Women’s Networking Conference
$500 would supply 30 boxed dinners at a WEP@Pitt
sponsored workshop
$1,000 would help to pay for a key note speaker for the Women’s
Networking Conference
Why are donations necessary?
35% of the students in the Swanson School of Engineering
at the University of Pittsburgh identify as women. These women receive an
undergraduate degree in engineering, consistently ranking within the top 5
universities in the U.S. as one of the best colleges for graduating women in
engineering. We established this formal program as a catalyst to support our
current students to learn more about women-centered programs and initiatives.
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of this population but
encourage all students, regardless of gender identity, to take advantage of our
programs. Recognizing the importance of intersectionality, we are also a strong
supporter of all underrepresented populations in engineering. We strive to
maintain a close relationship with our alumnae and provide outreach
opportunities to young girls interested in the STEM fields as they navigate the
profession of engineering. Be a part of the empowerment of women who want
to make an impact on the world around us - support WEP@Pitt!