Women in Engineering Program Resources

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College can be very daunting. Whether it’s coursework, networking, or just finding a place or group of people to hang out with, it can be overwhelming at first. Luckily, the Women in Engineering Program here at Purdue has lots of resources to help you through your Purdue Engineering journey!

Mentee/Mentor Pair through the M&M Program

Academic Resources

The transition from high school to college can be tough, especially academically. To help you through this transition, the Women in Engineering and Women in Science Programs host free tutoring sessions Sunday-Thursday. The tutors require no appointments and are available both in person and online to help with most 100 and 200-level (generally freshmen and sophomore) math, science, and engineering courses. It’s a great resource to help you with your freshman year classes!

Another way I like to study is with a group of friends. That’s exactly what the Women in Engineering Residential Program is designed to allow you to do. This living learning community resides in Meredith South residence hall, where female first year engineering students can live together and form study and social groups. The residents also have access to female engineering mentors and resident assistants.

There are also many different classes that you can take through the Women in Engineering Program that help you grow academically and professionally. ENGR 194: Women in Engineering Seminar is a 1 credit hour course for first year students. Students get the opportunity to hear from real women in industry, create resumes, and develop new skills. ENGR 296: Gender in the World Study Abroad is an 8-week course in the spring semester leading up to spring break, where the class travels abroad. In Spring 2024, the class traveled to Brussels and Bruges in Belgium, and Paris, France. Finally, ENGR 494: Gender in the Workplace prepares women for the workforce.

Networking Resources

In addition to academic resources, the Women in Engineering Program has connections to allow current students to network with professionals in industry. The Mentees and Mentors program pairs up freshman with upperclassmen mentors. Once a month, participants come together as a big group for conversation, networking and advice. The program allows undergraduate students to learn professional and personal skills to succeed in college and beyond.

Another great networking opportunity is Access Alum events. These informal meetings allow students to chat with Purdue Women in Engineering alumni about their journey in the workforce after graduation. Students are welcome to stay the engine time, or just drop in! Sometimes these alumni are recruiting for their companies and may even accept resumes. These casual events are a great opportunity to form new connections with professionals in industry and hear first-hand advice from real engineers!

Other Programs

Purdue Women in Engineering isn’t the only place that has resources for female engineering students on campus. Many engineering disciplines have their own programs, such as Women in Aerospace, Women in ECE, Women in Mechanical, and Women in Nuclear. Additionally, the Society of Women Engineers, a student-lead organization, has lots of events that can support students in growing their technical, design, and professional skills, as well as several opportunities for outreach. There are plenty of programs that allow the growth of relationships between female engineers, such as Phi Sigma Rho, a sorority for engineers.


Overall, whether you are looking to meet more people, grow your professional network, or get support for your classes, there are plenty of resources on campus through the Women in Engineering program and others!

Gabi Layman, BME '26

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