Explore Various Engineering Disciplines

Engineering Descriptions and Society Programs

For a description of the various disciplines visit EngineerYourLife.

Click here for a Comprehensive Guide to Engineering Resources

In addition, many professional engineering societies are actively involved in outreach programs to help expand the number of young people who enter engineering. You will find resources, local contacts and activities at the links below.

• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - AIAA
  

• American Institute of Chemical Engineers - AIChE
  

• American Society for Engineering Education - ASEE
  

• American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE
  

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME
  

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - USA - IEEE / USA
  

• National Society of Professional Engineers - NSPE
  EWeek
  Engineer Your Life

• National Academy of Engineering - NAE
  

• The National Society of Black Engineers - NSBE
  

• The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - SHPE
  Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math
  and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation

• The American Indian Science and Engineering Society - AISES

SWE Outreach Partners

SWE maintains active partnerships and collaborations with organizations who share our commitment to increasing awareness among girls about the opportunities for them in engineering careers. As a parent, we encourage you to volunteer with these organizations and involve your daughter in their activities and programs.

• The Girls Scouts of the USA has many activities for girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) which are part of their national programming.

• Girls Incorporated affiliates offer the Operation SMART® Science, Math and Relevant Technology program in many local centers across the country.

• US FIRST organizes several competitions for youth of all ages.