# Today is International Women in Engineering Day, celebrating the achievements of female engineers and their contributions to shaping the world. This day also highlights the importance of inclusion and encourages more girls and women to pursue careers in engineering. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023, women comprise only 29.2-percent of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics workforce. Women’s Engineering Society says it also celebrates companies that are making great strides towards creating a more diverse and gender equal industry.
International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the talent of female engineers