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International Women in Engineering Day

International observance on June 23 to recognize women engineers and promote women’s participation and visibility in engineering.

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June 2027

Last updated February 11, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJune 23

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYCareers

SUBCATEGORYTech Pros

ORIGIN

Institutional Initiative

FOUNDING ENTITY

Women’s Engineering Society (WES)

FIRST OBSERVED

2014

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

The Women’s Engineering Society launched National Women in Engineering Day in the UK on June 23, 2014, to mark WES’s 95th anniversary, led by WES President Dawn Bonfield. The campaign expanded internationally, receiving UNESCO patronage in 2016 and becoming International Women in Engineering Day in 2017.

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INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Celebrate Women in Engineering Day on June 23 and recognize the many incredible achievements of women in engineering fields! This day was created to honor the remarkable contributions that women have made to engineering, and it is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the success of female engineers all over the world. From groundbreaking inventions like Wi-Fi, GIS mapping systems, Kevlar fabrics, and more - there's no shortage of reasons why we should recognize women for their invaluable work.

TIMELINE

Women in Engineering Day Timeline

First Woman Engineer

Elisa Zamfirescu, the world's first woman engineer, enrolled at the Berlin Royal Academy of Technology.

American Society of Women Engineers

The formation of the Society of Women Engineers in America, an organization dedicated to supporting women in engineering and encouraging their achievements.

Telecom Pioneer Laid Groundwork

Stephanie Kwolek, a chemist at DuPont, invents Kevlar, a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber, substantially contributing to telecommunications and other industries.

Mae Jemison, NASA's Wonder

Mae Jemison becomes the first black woman to travel in space as an astronaut and engineer in NASA's space program.

Women in Engineering Day Establishment

Inception of the 'Women in Engineering Day', to celebrate achievements of women engineers and encourage more girls into the profession.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Women in Engineering Day

Organize a panel discussion

Invite female engineers to discuss their experiences, successes and challenges in the engineering field. It is an excellent way to recognize the accomplishments of your colleagues while providing valuable insight into what it takes to be successful in the field.

HOST

Host a networking event

Bring together women engineers from various organizations and industries to build relationships and learn from each other. This is a great way to build a strong network of female engineers who can support each other.

START

Start mentoring program

Mentoring program is an excellent way to provide guidance, advice, and support for aspiring female engineers. Invite experienced female engineers to join the program and connect them with younger generations.

PARTICIPATE

Participate in a hackathon

Hackathons are a great way to get involved and showcase your skills as an engineer. Participating in a hackathon provides an opportunity to meet other engineers and creates opportunities for collaboration.

WRITE

Write blog posts

Writing blog posts about your experiences as a female engineer or about interesting engineering topics is an excellent way to share your knowledge and expertise with others. It also helps promote diversity in the engineering field by creating awareness about the challenges faced by women in engineering.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Women in Engineering Day is Important

It raises awareness of gender stereotypes

Women in Engineering Day helps raise awareness about gender stereotypes in the industry. While there has been progress made towards equality, there are still many outdated beliefs about female engineers that need to be challenged in order to truly foster an inclusive work environment.

It promotes gender equality in engineering

Women in Engineering Day celebrates the accomplishments of women in the field, and helps to promote gender equality within the industry. By highlighting the successes of women engineers, we are helping to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment that is better for everyone.

It encourages girls to pursue engineering

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day is a great way to encourage girls to pursue careers in engineering. It showcases successful female engineers and compels young women to imagine themselves doing such work, which could be an inspiration for them when making career decisions.