Engineering Archives - Page 31 of 33

Edith Clarke

American electrical engineer with expertise in power systems and was influential in the design of dams across the American West, including Hoover Dam.

In her lab at MIT she creates technologies so small that you cannot see them with most microscopes—until they save a soldier’s life on the battlefield or illuminate light bulbs using stored solar power.

Käthe Paulus

Pioneering figure in the field of aviation, renowned for her significant contributions as an inventor, particularly for developing the first collapsible parachute in 1910.

Mary Golda Ross

First known Native American female engineer and pioneering female engineer at Lockheed.

Frances Bradfield

Aeronautical engineer who contributed significantly to aviation during her career.

Frances Hugle

American scientist, engineer, and inventor who significantly contributed to our understanding of semiconductors, integrated circuitry, and the unique electrical principles of small-scale materials.

Caroline Haslett

Distinguished English electrical engineer and advocate for women’s rights.

Dr Rajeshwari Chatterjee

Rajeshwari Chatterjee was the first female engineer from Karnataka and a prominent figure at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, where she served as a distinguished professor and later as the chair of the Electrical Communication Engineering department.