Join a unique society

We are a network of women engineers, scientists and technologists pursuing a vision of a better world.
WES members work together to empower women to achieve their potential as scientists, engineers and leaders.

Inspiring others to enter the field by celebrating women's successes.

Innovating and sharing good practice, building on our diverse experience to solve the challenges society faces.

Impacting we want to see more women in technical leadership positions shaping the high tech 21st century. We do this by:

• Speaking out as a voice for women, and for the causes we care deeply about
• Sharing our excitement about developing and delivering technologies that benefit society, the environment and the knowledge economy
• Networking-connecting women studying training and working in engineering, technology and the sciences through regional clusters, circles and student groups and at conference

We believe that women are good for the understanding, development and application of technology and that woman can benefit from good career paths and rewards.

Who can join?

Anyone who works in science or technology (including IT) or works within a technical industry or organisation and wants to see more women being innovative and creative and addressing society's problems with technology is eligible to apply. WES welcomes men who support our aims as associate members.

We are proud of the diversity of our membership. No-one is excluded or disadvantaged by not having the "right" qualifications or background. Representatives of organisations interested in becoming corporate members should contact the WES office directly

Benefits of joining

• Gain useful management experience
• Build practical skills by getting involved in our activities, (editorial board, web management, fund raising, organising events and awards)
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy working to build a stronger profession
• Build your profile at events and network into your next job

Why in the 21st century with current equality legislation, is it necessary to have an organisation promoting the interests of women engineers? Traditional professional institutions, often with few women members, don't have the expertise to champion our cause or run networks for women. So they work with WES.

What members think about WES

"I joined WES for mutual support with other women engineers and to share learning processes. I am particularly keen to encourage young female engineers" Christine Sams, BP subsea engineer.

"I believe that the number of unfilled vacancies within the engineering industry can be filled by woman. Joining WES has given me a greater understanding of the challenges facing women " Noel Johnson, Learning Centre Manager, Hull City Council.

"I have found through my WES membership that there are others who have the same challenges that I do, and that women can achieve highly in engineering." Jemma Newman, clinical engineer.

"The WES conference was absolutely brilliant. I have never attended a conference like this one before. I was engaged right from the start. I cannot even begin to explain how fortunate I was to meet so many women in engineering and listen to their experiences." Sonia Gurjao, WES conference attendee.

What does WES do?

We work in partnership with industry and professional societies:

• Mentoring and Support through the WES MentorSET scheme for students and practising scientists and engineers
• Student Programme Connecting student groups in higher education
• Networking and professional development through regional activities and on-line services, site visits, profile speakers and training in leadership and personal brand development
• A voice for women to ensure that government tackles the skills gap through tackling gender inclusion
• Communicating Annual conference, lively journal, The Woman Engineer, branches, circles and groups, and the website
• Technical leaders programme and webinars