Women in Engineering Program

Faculty Mentors for Students

The following faculty members have volunteered to encourage, assist, and mentor women students:

Society of Women Engineers

To stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.

The University of Utah’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers is active and growing on campus. To become a member, visit the Society of Women Engineers online, or email: uofuswe@gmail.com.

Mission

To support the continued success of women in the College of Engineering.

Committee Members

Work-Life Balance at the University of Utah

• Women in Engineering Program
• Family Leave Policy – The University of Utah
• NSF Career-Life Balance Initiative
• Presidential Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW)
• Child Care Coordinating Office
• Diversity at the University of Utah

Women in Science & Engineering Lunch Bunch

The Women in Science & Engineering Lunch Bunch is a group of faculty, including instructors and research faculty, from the Colleges of Science, Mines, and Engineering. We meet informally for lunch every other month during the school year, with a speaker or discussion leader on topics of interest to women faculty. This is an opportunity to meet colleagues outside of your own department, for fun, camaraderie, or even possible collaboration. All new women faculty are added to the distribution list, or contact Cindy Furse at cfurse@ece.utah.edu.

Links and Affiliated Programs

GALS – Graduate and Advanced Lady Scientists – GALS is an organization for graduate and post-graduate women in STEM fields at the University of Utah.

Utah Women and Education Initiative – The mission of the Utah Women and Education Initiative is to be the catalyst for the implementation of the recommendations for the Governor’s Women’s College Task Force. It will serve as the “hub” to coordinate programs, services, networks, public relations, and efforts focused on moving more women in Utah toward attending college and obtaining degrees and certificates.

Women in STEM – A guide that helps women interested in STEM degrees choose the right college and program for them. It outlines common challenges that women in STEM programs face, and how to succeed in this competitive field. It also lists common scholarships available for them.

Women’s Enrollment Initiative – The University of Utah values women and what they contribute to campus and the community. The Women’s Enrollment Initiative is designed to recruit, retain, and graduate women through a network of support that provides opportunities and creates innovative partnerships that positively impact the full range of experiences for women as they pursue their educational and professional goals.

• • Report an Incident
  • Thinking of Leaving

Need Help

Counseling Center

The University of Utah, Counseling Center offers services in individual, group, and couples counseling at affordable rates. In addition, they offer free workshops throughout the semester. Please visit this website to learn more.

Report an Incident

The University of Utah and the College of Engineering takes reports of discrimination and incidents of prejudice seriously. Please visit this website to complete a form or contact April Vrtis regarding the incident.

Thinking of Leaving

If you are struggling due to finances, academics, or other concerns, please let us know how we can help. There are multiple resources available for you through the University of Utah and the College of Engineering. Please complete this form or contact April Vrtis for further information.