FAQs

What:

A free worldwide online forum to connect, support and unite women in engineering and technology. Women from a diverse range of disciplines, experience levels, ages, interests, cultures, industries and employers can participate.

The only global engineering ‘event’ offered in conjunction with International Women’s Day, March 8.
Chair: Gayle Gibson, Director, Corporate Operations, Dupont; Vice-Chair: Danielle Curcio, Chief Software Engineer, Raytheon.

When:

Wednesday, March 6, noon - 2:30 U.S. Eastern
Leadership: Never Underestimate the Power of Example - Women in significant leadership roles share how they - and you - are poised to change the world. Who inspired them, how and what are the best lessons they've learned to succeed?

Thursday, March 7, 10 am - 12:30 pm U.S. Eastern
Emerging Leaders & Entrepreneurs -Women in E&T are charting exciting pathways for themselves, businesses and NGO's. What does it take?

Friday, March 8, 8:00 am - 11:00 am, U.S. Eastern
Changing the World: One Woman at a Time - Every day women quietly change their communities for the better through work and service. Now let's shout about it. Are you one of these women?

Why:

Engineering is a global profession but women are under-represented in most countries.
To change the E&T professions to be more receptive to women and provide a mechanism for women to help drive that change.
By connecting a global community of these women they benefit personally and professionally and we (families, communities, employers) all benefit by their work.
Effective solutions to global problems require diverse points of view and collaboration. The Marathon is helping to build that diverse global team.
There is a need for a collected, facilitated, collaborative place for individuals and organizations.

More Info:

Contact the Marathon team at engineeringwomen@eweek.org.