Voices

By Rebecca Lakhani Corporate partners invest in workforce development and the greater good. It is no secret that companies depending on engineering talent to stay competitive face ever-increasing challenges to recruit and retain best-in-class staff. Industry talent needs are continuing to outpace the available pool, with close to 2 million…

By Chandrakant D. Patel, P.E.  In the age of cyber-physical solutions, we need T-shaped innovators more than ever I was drawn to tears. On the television was a story of a fellow citizen who had to call the fire department numerous times for help with her husband who had difficulty…

By Bob Keating and Ken Balkey ASME Fellows The answer to bolstering the engineering ranks is already possible for many in the industry. AS EMPLOYERS FRET about attracting sufficient technical talent to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 in an increasingly competitive global marketplace, and humanity cries out for solutions…

By Calvin Mackie Founder, STEM Nola STEM Global Action Simply doing the job is not enough. Engineers have a responsibility to ensure their work has positive long-term impacts—not just short-term performative ones. It's a wonderful thing to be an engineer. Every single day, in countless ways, we get to make…

By Melanie Lewis and Janine Rush-Byers Micron Technology The semiconductor industry stands at a crossroads, one where breakthrough innovation must be matched by breakthrough thinking in how we attract, develop, and grow our workforce. At Micron, we’re building the future of technology, but we can’t do it without rethinking how…

By Ajei Gopal Former CEO, Ansys As newer and greater challenges arise for tomorrow’s engineers, the leaders of today must play a role in ensuring their success. Editor’s Note: On May 1, the ASME Foundation hosted “Optimism Engineered,” its annual gala fundraiser, in New York City. More than 200 engineering…

By Erin Johnson Program Lead, Women in PST Initiative NREL A program is helping women develop technical expertise and leadership skills for new equitable energy solutions. The transition to a clean energy future depends not only on innovative technology but also diverse perspectives. The Women in Power System Transformation (PST)…

A diverse workforce enhances employee engagement and addresses global customer challenges and employee resource groups (ERGs) are critical to foster a sense of belonging among diverse employees.

Reposted from SWE, the Magazine of the Society of Women Engineers, Spring 2024