Women in Engineering @ Oregon State University 2021

In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the College of Engineering at Oregon State University invites you to celebrate the achievements of our faculty and alumnae.

The Celebration of Women in Engineering will feature live panels, a film premiere, a live networking session, and more.

This completely virtual event is free and open to the public.

High school classes and students are encouraged to register and participate.

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Good Morning Namibia hosts Margaret Burnett and Anicia Peters

Prof. Margaret Burnett from Oregon State University discusses the importance of gender-inclusiveness in technology – especially software tools for programming and problem solving. She is joined by Prof. Anicia Peters who discussed the Namibian Women in Computing Society’s Annual Conference and why Prof Margaret was invited to attend. (© 2019 Good Morning Namibia)

April Wilkerson, American Master Wood and Metal Worker

YouTube sensation April Wilkerson started working with wood a few years ago and now has 952 thousand subscribers. She also learned to weld and has built many projects around her home, including a huge shop and portable mill. She collaborates with other makers around the world to share her new skills and encourages others to make stuff. Here fold-down workbench video has over 1.6 million views:

Katherine Blodgett and Edith Boldebuck, American Scientists


General Electric promotional film from 1954 highlighting research accomplishments from female scientists at the GE Research Laboratory (now GE Global Research). Scientists profiled include Dr. Katharine Blodgett, Dr. Edith M. Boldebuck, and others. GE spokesperson and noted sportscaster Red Barber introduces and narrates the segment. © 1954 General Electric.

Video interviews of successful women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math from around the world.