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New GradSWE Board

Hello Everyone! GradSWE is proud and honored to announce our new board for Jan' 15 to Dec '15. President - Melis Taslak Vice President - Cissy Bai Secretary - Van Bui Treasurer - Richa Batra Academic Chair - Sindhiya Arora Outreach Chair - Bonnie Tran Membership Chair - Rishina Tah Corporate Chair - Lin He Networking Chair - Kathryn Fedus Digital and Social Media Chair - Kay Igwe Congratulations to everyone and may we have a wonderful and successfull semester!!! Thank you to everyone who applied!

I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

Audrey Hepburn

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New Executive Board for 2014

Hello all, The current GradSWE executive board is pleased to announce that placements for the executive board for Jan '14 - Dec '14 have been made. President Kacey Ronaldson Vice President Jenny Ardelean Treasurer Jennifer Hoi Secretary Rucha Naik Membership Chair Richa Batra Outreach Chair Ayelet Notis Networking Chair Atiyah Ahsan Corporate Chair Katharine Dong Academic Chair Adele Scampoli We were overwhelmed with the number and quality of the applications this year. Thank you to all who applied!! The upcoming board represents M.S. as well as Ph.D. students from 7 different SEAS departments.

Photo Essay: Extraordinary Women in Science and Medicine

I got a chance to go to The Grolier Club this weekend to see their exhibit titled Extraordinary Women in Science and Medicine: Four Centuries of Achievement. The exhibit is comprised of 150 original items showcasing 32 women who made "extraordinary accomplishments in physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, computing, and medicine." The exhibit is free and is on display until this Saturday, November 23rd.

Instead of giving a survey about what you will find there (the NY Times does a great job of doing that here) I decided to post some pictures that I took while in The Grolier Club to try to inspire you to check out this great exhibit on your own.

The exhibit starts off with a section dedicated to Gabrielle-Émilie Du Châtelet, who took it upon herself to translate Newton's Principia into French. Not only did she translate it though, she also wrote over 200 pages of commentary. To this day, this is the only French version of Newton's work.

Du Châtelet also did original work in the physics and published books and papers that contributed to the field.

And what would an exhibit such as this be without Marie Curie? The pieces presented in here showcase ranged from her papers to her lab equipment. This is a sketch taken as she gave her first lecture once she took over her husband's post as professor upon his death:

And this is one of her oldest pieces of lab equipment, a device to measure the intensity of ionizing radiation:

I will conclude by highlighting some of the mathematicians presented in this exhibit. There were papers and dissertations on display by Sophie Germain, Sophie Kowalevski, Emmy Noether and Florence Nightingale. Here are some of their works:

I hope you have an opportunity to see the exhibit yourselves before it closes on Saturday. What is presented here is only a small fraction of the items on display, so if you have a chance, I definitely recommend to make the trip to The Grolier Club in the Upper East Side.

- Iva

#women in science

Thanksgiving in the City

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, some people may be sticking around the city for the holiday. If you find yourself among that group of people, use it to your advantage. The city has plenty Thanksgiving events to offer. Here are just a few: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade One classic Thanksgiving event is, of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade runs from 9am-10:30am and you can watch it on television or on the streets of New York. Most parade enthusiasts start lining the streets at 6am so be prepared to rise early to get a good position. The official parade website includes the parade route and other useful information. Turkey Trot For the runners out there, the Turkey Trot is a 5K race on Thanksgiving morning starting at 9am. This year, the race is held in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. You cannot register on race day so plan ahead! Thanksgiving Dinner If you’re looking for an authentic Thanksgiving dinner without having to slave away in the kitchen all day, you’re in luck! Many New York City restaurants pull out all the stops and offer Thanksgiving menus and/or buffets. Here a two links featuring lists of restaurants around the city where you can get a good Thanksgiving dinner, hassle-free: City Guide and Serious Eats. Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl The night before Thanksgiving is great time to go out and celebrate the holiday by raising and glass and giving thanks. With no school or work on Thursday, why not take Wednesday to enjoy a bar crawl? Just one of many is linked here. 19th Annual Turkey Ball Celebrating both Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, this Thanksgivukkah event is an interesting holiday blend that you’re sure to enjoy. Although Turkey Ball is quoted as the “2nd biggest Jewish singles event of the year”, you’re sure to enjoy this, whether you’re Jewish and single or not. New York Botanical Garden Train Show The Train Show is an ongoing even from November 16 through January 12, but why not check it out when you have a break from work and/or school? You can watch model trains snake between miniature New York City landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. - Nakisa

#Work/Life Balance

This is not a man's world—female characters in TV shows series

Skyler White: The One Behind the Heisenberg Empire It might be a good idea to start this series with the most controversial or compelling female character in a TV show in recent years. It’s no secrets that a large number of Breaking Bad fans hate Skyler White, for example an “I Hate Skyler White” Facebook page received 23,500 likes. The actress, Anna Gunn, even wrote an op-ed for New York Times to respond for all the vitriol she and Skyler have faced from the fans of the show over the years. “But I finally realized that most people’s hatred of Skyler had little to do with me and a lot to do with their own perception of women and wives. Because Skyler didn’t conform to a comfortable ideal of the archetypical female, she had become a kind of Rorschach test for society, a measure of our attitudes toward gender.” Gunn’s response actually raises an interesting question: why do audiences dislike archetypical strong, nonsubmissive, ill-treated female characters in a man’s show? For those unfamiliar with the show, here’s brief introduction of Skyler White: “Skyler is the wife of Walter White, a high-school chemistry teacher who, after learning he has lung cancer, begins cooking and selling methamphetamine to leave a nest egg for Skyler, their teenage son and their unborn daughter. After his prognosis improves, however, Walter continues in the drug trade — with considerable success — descending deeper and deeper into a life of crime.” The interesting part of the show is that writers treat Skyler as equally powerful as Walter and she oftentimes plays the dominant role in their family. We can’t deny that Skyler made many mistakes and moral compromises. But so does Walt (or even worse). Why can’t audiences seem to judge them in a same standard then? When we look at some of the female characters in other TV shows, we may find out the reasons. Most TV wives are left in the lurch of their husbands’ dark secrets who obtusely devote their time to the family. So what did Skyler do differently to rise so much hating? Unlike other TV wives who are devastated after knowing the truth and leave with words like “I don’t know you anymore” or suffer silently and continue standing by their men, Skyler serves as the protector of her family. She launders his money, protects Walt by choosing not to testify against him, but most importantly she defies her husband when he puts the family at risk. Without Skyler White, there would be no Heisenberg Empire. She is as powerful and important as Walt. Instead of defending some of her behaviors, the more important point is why can’t we accept to let the lead female characters show more of their independence and thoughts? After all, they are as intelligent and resourceful as their male counterparts. - Scarlett

#TV shows

Ladies' Luncheon with Elisa Konofagou

Last week's Ladies' Luncheon started off with an ice breaker – the question we asked everybody was “How did you get into engineering?” I was pleasantly surprised that many of the answers focused on going to science summer camps for girls and similar extracurricular activities. This is why outreach is so important and we all have a role to play. Even though we may be confused going forward in our own careers, we need to look back at how far we've come and take the time to help get more girls into STEM fields. Our speaker, Elisa Konofagou, did just that when she came to speak to the engineering graduate students. Dr. Konofagou is a biomedical engineer whose research interests include ultrasonics (imaging and therapy), elasticity imaging, signal and image processing, and soft tissue mechanics. Our discussion last week covered many topics and here are just a few of the highlights: – When asked on why she chose academia over industry, Dr. Konofagou said that she prefers the freedom of academia. Industry has an uncertainty regarding projects and strict time restraints. It's easier to be more flexible in an academic setting and pick your own projects. It's also a bit like a start-up when it comes to founding your own lab. – When asked about work/life balance, she advised to know your limits. Balance is often about stamina. There is no secret formula and every individual needs to figure out what works best for him or herself. - When you're stressed and feel like you're out of ideas, take a step back and look at how far you have come. Wherever you are in your career, you have already accomplished much – be aware of this. Take time to refocus and move on. – Confidence is not a flaw, it's a big big strength! Do not be humble about your ideas. – If you go into academia, pick your students wisely – they are what make or break you. – Expect gender bias and don't let it bother you, but don't ignore it either. We should all be promoting women in science – we are the ones who can change the trends. You can not wait for people to embrace you as a woman and a scientist or engineer, you need to promote yourself. If you're inspired to take some action and join an outreach event for young women in STEM, look into what various clubs at Columbia are doing. Some good sources are GradSWE (of course!), WISC, WiCS, or WISE. One event that's coming up is Girls Science Day on Saturday, November 23rd from 9am to 4pm. The purpose of the event is to introduce middle school girls to science topics through a day of experiments and demos. If you'd like to volunteer, please fill out this Google Form by Friday, November 1. - Iva

#Ladies' Luncheons

Autumn in New York

Autumn: the season when leaves should start falling -- not your grades! It’s midterm season and whether or not you still have midterms to take, keep on top of your work before it starts to pile up. If the work has already started to pile up, there’s only one thing to do: jump in!

Getting Work Done Splitting your time between assignments, studying, and applying to jobs/fellowships/PhD programs can be difficult. As overwhelming as it may seem, refrain yourself from getting stressed. You might lose sight of why you’re actually doing the work, i.e. you do the work just to get it done.

Put 110% effort into your grades and applications, but when you don’t get the grade you want, get the job, or the grant, remember that you are still alive and have the potential to get better grades and forward your career if you keep moving forward. Failure is part of the learning experience.

For those applying for grants, do your research. I suggest i) reading about what application reviewers look for in an application, ii) reading essays of those who received the NSF or SMART grant, iii) finding relevant literature for your essays, iv) and reading tips on how to write well-developed essays.

It’s better to have necessary information running in the back of your head as you work on your applications, as opposed to interrupting your thought process with instances of searching this-and-that up.

Taking Breaks Reward yourself with break time only when you have accomplished a task (not based on the amount of time you have spent on an assignment). If you get stuck on a problem or have writer’s block, cook a meal, go for a walk, clean, or take a hot shower to relax and re-organize your thoughts before getting back to work.

If your schedule is a bit freer, check out these places in this wonderful city:

UWS: Riverside Park, Hudson Pier, Toast Restaurant (Broadway), Falafel on Broadway, Kitchenette (Amsterdam)

UES: Oslo Coffee Roaster (73rd & York), Dulce Vida Cafe (82nd & Lexington): Colombian cuisine

LES: Jeepney: Filipino restaurant (1st Ave b/t 12th & 13th St), Veniero’s Italian Bakery (11th St b/t 1st & 2nd Ave), Spitzer’s Corner (Rivington & Ludlow), The Summit Bar (Ave C b/t 8th & 9th St), Devil Hop Grill (St. Mark’s & Ave A)

Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Promenade, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Green Market/Grand Army Plaza/Prospect Park in Park Slope, Schmorgesborg (Brooklyn Bridge Park-Pier 5): Food stands galore on Sundays until 24 Nov!

Enjoy what NYC has to offer you!

- Lilly

#Work/Life Balance

Take yourself so seriously that you forget your self doubt.

Unknown

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Attending your first conference

What to expect: Conferences are usually broken up into a number of parallel sessions over a few days. Sessions are normally organized so that presentations in the session pertain to similar topics. Each day of the conference will have one or two keynote presentations in the morning (and sometimes in the afternoon). Upon check-in, you’ll receive a nametag, a conference schedule (this usually includes presentation abstracts), and sometimes other general material and freebies. Your time at the conference, other than your presentation, is yours entirely so it’s up to you to decide how you spend it. Here are a few general tips for attending your first conference: Know the schedule Every conference will have a schedule of presentations and usually poster sessions and networking/social events. It’s important to know the schedule! You don’t want to miss out on anything because you didn’t know it was there. It’s good to know when and where the presentations that you are interested in are happening. Inevitably, there will be down time in your day. Use that to explore the city hosting the conference or to casually network with some of the other attendees. Ask questions Conferences are meant to be participatory events that open dialog and spread knowledge. Asking questions is a great way to interact with presenters and learn a little something extra. Your participation doesn’t have to stop there though. You can also offer suggestions or open-ended questions that will get presenters to take a different look at their work. Participation is really a win-win. Dress to impress Even if you are not presenting at the conference, it is important to dress appropriately. Generally, business casual attire is recommended. That means no jeans, sandals, sneakers, tank tops, short skirts, low cut shirts, etc. Since business casual can be such a vague term for women, here is a link to help out a little bit. If the styles/suggestions shown here aren’t for you, or you want some more concrete examples, here is a good blog showing a large variety of contemporary business casual. No matter what your business casual style is, make sure to be who you are! You’ll feel much more comfortable if you make your business casual dress reflect your personality. Network! This can be a bit intimidating, but most conferences facilitate networking sessions or other social outings that you can attend. Outside of these, a good way to network is opening a discussion with a presenter after attending their presentation or talking with those sitting around you at a presentation (before or after the actual presentation, of course). Most conferences are hosted at hotels where many of the attendees will stay. If you see someone that you know to be affiliated with the conference, don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and start a conversation. If you are presenting, here are some additional pointers: Be over-prepared Bring your own laptop in case your presentation room doesn’t have a computer. You should also save your presentation on a flash drive just in case. If you are a mac user, be sure to bring your own HDMI cables and other connectors -- most presentation spaces are not equipped with mac-friendly connectors and/or projectors! If you won’t be using your own computer to present, be sure that your presentation is a universal file type so that you don’t end up with formatting or file conversion issues. Network within your session Getting to know presenters in your session is one of the easiest ways to network at a conference. Conferences typically schedule presentations on similar topics in the same session. Talking to the other presenters in your session will allow you to connect to people with similar research interests. By doing this, you may find yourself creating opportunities for future collaboration or gaining new insight and ideas for your research. At the end of the day, everyone is at the conference for the same reasons: to gain some new knowledge and to share their existing knowledge with others. Remembering this fact will ease your nerves and help your first experience go smoothly. Good luck! - Nakisa

#conference #networking

Industry or Academia: My train of thought on the subject

I am a fifth year PhD student here at Columbia, meaning that if all goes well I will be graduating in May 2014. I feel relieved, anxious, excited, and terrified all at the same time. This summer I had to take the time to finally choose: do I stay in academia or do I venture out and search for a job in industry – also known as the real world. Both tracks have their advantages and disadvantages. Both tracks would have their challenges. Let's start with academia: It's much easier to stay in academia after being a part of it for so many years. This is where my network is built up. This is where I am most comfortable. I have a good CV and a decent thesis, so all I would have to do is some more networking looking for postdoc positions. But that would only give me a year or two of security and the job hunt would start up again, and this second time around it would be much tougher. Tenure track faculty positions are few and far between. And if you want to stay in New York City (which is my goal) the opportunities are almost nonexistent unless you're a superstar. True, they do exist, but even if you get a tenure track job, you may still not get tenure, at which point you will be in your late 30s/early 40s without a job or actual industry experience, which is where you're more or less forced into at this point. Now, industry: “Industry” is huge! There's everything from consulting and finance to start ups and NGOs! The options are endless, which is both good and bad. If you consider industry you have to start with self reflection, and a lot of it. To me this is the most terrifying aspect. I went to grad school because I wasn't ready to go through this process, but now I really have to spend time thinking about: Where do I want to be in five years? What are my income goals? And professional/leadership goals? Thinking of the answers to these questions as a Venn diagram (because that's the logical way to think about these things, right?), do they overlap in any way? If so, what pocket of industry will satisfy my requirements? So many questions! Even when you do figure it out, you then have to sell yourself. You need to find those “transferable skills” that you have and make a resume out of them. And you have to start building a new network, something which may be far out of your comfort zone as it was for me. So, what to do? I personally chose industry. My driving values/requirements were staying in the city and having a strong quantitative aspect in my job, something I believe I can find here. These requirements do not narrow the field that much, but it's a start. It's always satisfying to make a decision and stick with it – that is until you start feeling guilty about it... I just spent five years specializing in a narrow field, learning as much as I possibly could about it, and perfecting my skills. I have grown very close to my thesis, it was the source of many Eureka! moments and many tears as well. As cliché as it sounds, the PhD process taught me a lot about myself and the things I can accomplish. On top of these thoughts, I feel guilty as a woman leaving a field lacking female participation. I could help improve the statistics if I stayed, I could encourage younger women and lead by example. I feel as if I'm turning my back on this opportunity. On the other hand though, I might be able to make more of an impact from the outside where I won't have research constraints and be occupied by the “publish or perish” mentality of young professors. This transition process has been bitter sweet so far, but that is expected. All of the confusion that I feel is expected. But the current world is an exciting one to be a part of as there are no longer standard career paths, making the opportunities endless. I plan on forging my own path and choosing (or making) jobs that I find satisfying and gratifying. I'm definitely looking forward to it! - Iva

#industry #academia

Women... are not perfect. And they are not identical to men. They are physical and social beings, marked by flaws, programmed to reproduce, destined to age, and generally inclined to love. Any approach to women's issues must start from the reality of women's lives rather than from an idealized or ideological view of who they should be and what they should want. This does not in any way mean that women should lower their sights or accept anything less than total equality with men. But it does suggest that women's paths to success may be different and more complicated than men's, and that it is better to recognize these complications than to wish them away.

Debora L. Spar

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Any girl can be glamorous, all you have to do is stand still and look stupid.

Hedy Lamarr, inventor and actress

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Welcome Back!

Hello fellow GradSWE members! I’d like to personally welcome you back this semester and invite you to get involved with GradSWE, the graduate student group representing the Society of Women Engineers here at Columbia! Our goal as a group is to provide opportunities for our members to reach their fullest potential as women and leaders in engineering. We seek to engineer a network of women that functions to provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for both personal and professional development. Our events seek to enhance the image of women in the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, while constantly demonstrating the value of diversity. Currently our board includes both M.S. and Ph.D. students from 6 different SEAS departments who are working very hard to provide programming that supports your needs. We are very excited for this upcoming semester and encourage all of you to become more involved with GradSWE! We’d like to invite you to consider joining our board for next year, as our board elections take place every December for the following calendar year. Please email current board members to become more involved in projects they are currently working on, as well as gain first-hand experience into what their board position entails so that you can be more prepared when applying for a future board position. We plan to kickoff the fall with the “Diversity in SEAS: Meet and Greet” social! The Diversity in SEAS: Meet and Greet is a social event to foster community amongst the current and incoming graduate students from diverse backgrounds, more specifically women and historically underrepresented students, in SEAS. Students will have to opportunity to learn more about GradSWE, DGE, and AISES in a more intimate setting. We’ll have time during the event for each group to introduce the current members, upcoming activities and open positions. Keep an eye out for an email from us announcing the time and place of the event. Additional fall events include our monthly “L^2” Ladies Luncheon series, organized by our Networking Chair, aimed at providing networking opportunities and facilitating mentorships and collaborations within and across disciplines while providing insight from renowned female speakers on topics such as balancing life, career, and professional development. The Fall 2013 L2 Ladies Luncheons will be held in CEPSR 414 from 12-1pm on the following tentative dates: 9/17/13, 10/15/13 or 10/22/13, 11/19/13, 12/3/13. We are also involved in our community, organized by our Outreach Chair, and are actively involved with the Young Women's Leadership School. GradSWE sponsored industry events, organized by our Corporate Chair, include an on-site visits, resume workshops, and professional development opportunities. We are also working with Womensphere, a foundation aimed at empowering women and girls, to launch their latest initiative, the Nuclei Media Project: Heroines @ the Heart of Science. This video can provide more information about this initiative. Future plans include representing Graduate SWE groups at the SWE National Conference in Baltimore this October, hosting GradSWE Office Hours and Resume Workshops, Speed Networking events, and partnering with the Center for Career Education for events aimed at career development. We’re very excited to have you as a part of GradSWE and we’re continuously looking for ways to improve your experience as a member of our group. Please feel free to email me ([email protected]) with any suggestions or potential collaborations! I’m extremely honored to once again get the opportunity to serve as GradSWE President and look forward to a great fall semester! Sincerely, Kacey Ronaldson

#fall 2013

Time to Prepare

The end of summer -- always bittersweet. If you haven’t already, now is the time to start planning for next semester/year. 1) Follow up with your internship supervisor or research advisor. Send thank you cards and ask about potential future positions and if you can use them as references. 2) Update your resume or CV! 3) Make a spreadsheet of jobs or PhD programs you are interested in. Example below. 4a) If you are applying for jobs, prepare/edit your cover letter. 4b) If you are applying for PhD programs, start outlining and writing your personal statement. Ask people ahead of time if they can look over your essays. APPLY for grants such as the NSF, NDSEG, Hertz, SMART grant. 5) Enjoy what’s left of summer! - Lilly

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How to make the most of your internship

Summer has come and some of you have been working in your summer internship for weeks now. Having passed the first stage of excitement and trying to impress everyone, you start to think how to make the most of this incredible learning opportunity. If you don’t conduct yourself professionally, it’s possible to harm your reputation (and we all know how small the world can be). You probably have heard many tips like “don’t dress inappropriately”, “being initiative” etc. But here are some aspects you are most likely to overlook (yet are very important) during this summer:

1. Take time to reflect

After a long hard day at work, all you want to do is hang out with friends or just relax instead of think about your job. However, since it’s the perfect learning process, taking few minutes everyday to reflect (and write down if possible) will make it more productive. I am not asking you to think about the project or the company but about you and what you have done/learned today. Regarding the fact you may not want to do any of these things off of work, it’s beneficial to stay for few minutes to finish the reflection process at your desk after work.

2. Ask for feedback

It’s true that the return offer at the end of your internship is the best feedback from your supervisors. However, without the feedback during your internship about what you are doing and what you could do better, you won’t know how to make progress. In some surroundings, managers don’t like to talk much about your progress unless you actually make a mistake, so you need to take initiative to ask for critical or corrective feedback. The more you learn from the feedback, the better you can do your job (in the way your boss likes).

3. Listen before you talk

Right, we all want to show that we are capable of doing the job well and will add value to the company. So many of us choose to talk more in order for others to notice us. But the fact is that this behavior may make you the joke of the team after you’ve talked too much nonsense. More importantly, the ideas you bring to the table may not fit the company. So, before offering your brilliant thoughts, take some time to absorb as much information as possible about the company, why the work is being done the way it is, and then make your contributions.

4. Keep in touch once your internship ends

After the internship, you will be back at school or will start looking for a full-time job, but make sure to keep in touch with your supervisors and co-workers. Since they have worked in the industry you are interested in for many years, they will be able to give precious suggestions or help in your job-search process. The occasional email about what you are up to will maintain the professional relationship that can help you for years to come.

At every stage, the internship experience presents an opportunity to teach you new skills and insights about yourself as well as the excitement of exploring the real world. So ladies, enjoy the internship and enjoy the summer!

- Scarlett

#internship

Female Scientist Series: Kate Gleason

Throughout elementary and middle school, I read dozens of biographies. I have always admired successful men and women, especially anyone who was the first to do something extraordinary. In first grade, I admired Sally Ride for being the first American female astronaut. Second grade, Amelia Earhart: first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Third grade, Golda Meir: Israel’s first woman prime minister. As I was searching for a female scientist to write about for this post, Kate Gleason’s success attracted me the most.

Kate Gleason (1865-1933): first female engineering student at Cornell University, first woman to receive full membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and first woman to be president of a national bank. Coincidentally, Gleason was from my hometown, Rochester, NY.

I chose to write about Gleason because she was a well-rounded engineer and business woman. She started working in her father’s machining company at the age of 12. It was there that she learned how to operate her father’s company, Gleason Works, from the ground up. She then created manufacturing plans that resulted in mass production of high-quality bevel gears and lowered the company’s production costs. Her father designed a machine that produced precise planed bevel gears -- I like that Gleason was able to learn from her father and made efforts to improve and expand on something he had already improved. Her contribution to the expansion of Gleason Works played a big role in the production of automobiles and aircrafts.

I believe that Gleason was able to become the first female to do the amazing things I listed before because philanthropy and human well-being were her top priorities during her lifetime. She started eight businesses with one in construction and development that built affordable homes for the working class. Apart from being an influential female in industry, Gleason was also an avid women's rights activist (her mother was friends with Susan B. Anthony). She took part in the Women’s Suffrage movement. It’s really no wonder that she was such a successful woman.

Being a female engineer is very rewarding for me and I hope to make significant contributions to the field of biomechanics. Maybe one day there will be a biography written about me for being the first female to insert successful engineering work here. Gleason showed that there are limitless opportunities for engineers. More importantly, she demonstrated that there are no limits for women in the engineering field.

- Lilly

#FSS

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