Abstract
AbstractThis paper describes an initiative of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the objective of which is to create a pipeline of female engineers to fill needs for a diverse mid‐career workforce. The program focuses on recruiting high‐performing junior‐level female engineering students, from any discipline, with the goal of retaining them through at least two years post‐Master's degree employment. Among the interventions is an affinity group approach, with cohorts receiving specialized networking and professional development opportunities to ensure successful workplace socialization. Additionally, LANL believes it is important that all discipline engineers appreciate the need to consider systems as a whole and to be aware of the interrelationships among the parts. An R&D Engineering Primer, which includes systems engineering content, is used in the first year activities and Design Thinking is incorporated into the second year. Results are promising: 100% of the first cohort are returning. However, longitudinal studies will be required to confirm the program's effectiveness in retaining women in engineering throughout their careers.
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