Join us for our series of events “Making Work Worth Doing” in 2026.
This is relevant for anyone interested in learning about meaningful work, flexibility and autonomy.
The events will take place on the 4th Thursday of each month starting in March.
We hope to see you there.
What:
- Each event in the series will feature a specific topic and a dedicated facilitator;
- At 10 to 11:30 AM Pacific Time; 1 to 2:30 PM Eastern Time;
- Upcoming event dates are:
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- NEW DATE TBC, 2026 – led by Dr. Ann-Louise Howard —‘’Designing for Gender Equity: The Case of Women in Engineering‘’.
UPCOMING SESSION
Designing for Gender Equity: The Case of Women in Engineering
DATE TBC, 2026
Despite decades of research and interventions, engineering’s historically male-dominated environment continues to make it harder for women to fit in than for men. While most people would agree that old-fashioned sexism still exists in engineering, perhaps perpetrated by a few bad apples, many don’t “see,” let alone talk about, the more subtle and systemic way women are excluded.
In this 2-part event, you are invited to examine these hidden (and not so hidden), gendered dynamics in engineering and explore how we can design for gender equity.
Part 1 (90-minute online session): Understanding the dynamics
You will be introduced to research on everyday gendered microaggressions in engineering, many of which are “hidden in plain sight.” We will examine how the engineering culture can amplify their harmful dynamics and encourage women to blame themselves for their difficult experiences. Together, we will reflect on the research and its impact on the dignity and wellbeing of women engineers.
Part 2 (90-minute online session, open to those who attended Part 1): Designing for equity
Building on Part 1, this interactive session invites participants to explore: How might we design for gender equity in engineering, given these dynamics? Together, we will generate insights and design considerations, and reflect on how these might apply more broadly to advancing equity in other professional contexts.
Who is this for?
This 2-part webinar is for members of the STS Roundtable and women in engineering who want to better understand—and meaningfully address—the persistent challenges women face in the profession.
What value will participants get?
Participants will gain a deeper, research-informed understanding of how gendered dynamics operate in engineering, not only through overt sexism, but through subtle, everyday interactions that often go unnoticed. You will leave with language to name these experiences, insight into how engineering culture can unintentionally reinforce them, and practical ways to think about designing for greater equity.
Why attend?
Because many well-intentioned efforts to support women in engineering fall short, not due to lack of commitment, but because the real dynamics at play remain hidden or misunderstood. This event creates a rare space to surface those dynamics, make sense of them collectively, and begin rethinking how change can actually happen.
Come join us to learn more.
Workshop Presenters & Facilitators
Ann-Louise Howard, PhD, is a change practitioner and researcher whose work bridges engineering, organizational learning, and gender equity. With 15 years of engineering experience and advanced training in Human Systems Intervention, she completed a multidisciplinary PhD examining the lived experiences of women in engineering and the systemic barriers that shape their careers. Ann-Louise founded Her Work in Engineering and now partners with organizations to illuminate hidden workplace dynamics, deepen collective understanding, and create meaningful pathways toward equity and inclusion in the engineering profession.
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