On June 23, 2024, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). Each year, the INWED event marks an annual global tribute to women in the engineering field.
This year, AMPP is launching a dual social media initiative to celebrate the dynamic impact of women in materials engineering, corrosion control, and protective coatings. The campaign will feature personal insights from AMPP’s women members about their professional journeys and the unique perspectives they bring to their specialties.
Concurrently, AMPP will spotlight historical women engineers who have broken barriers and pioneered advancements in materials science, corrosion prevention, and more.
Trailblazers of Past, Innovators of Today
“We honor both the trailblazers of the past and the innovators of today,” said Kristin Leonard, chair of the AMPP Global Center Board of Directors. “By sharing these powerful stories, we aim to illuminate the path for future generations of women engineers and underscore our commitment to narrowing the gender and salary gaps in engineering disciplines.”
Statistics from the Society of Women Engineers show that only 14% of engineers are women, and there is a persistent salary gap and underrepresentation in senior positions.
"Recognizing the invaluable contributions of women in engineering is essential for fostering innovation and inclusive growth,” said Alan Thomas, CEO of AMPP. “Through initiatives like Women of AMPP and the ongoing support from our EMERG program, we strive to create a supportive environment that empowers women and promotes diversity within the engineering community.”
INWED’s History and Legacy
Established in 1993 and rooted in the legacy of the Women’s Engineering Society founded on June 23, 1919, INWED has been endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a significant acknowledgment of women’s contributions to engineering in the post-World War I era.
As AMPP celebrates International Women in Engineering Day, the organization invites its members, partners, and the broader community to engage with and share these empowering stories using the hashtag #WomenOfAMPP.
For more information on AMPP’s programs and available resources, visit www.ampp.org.
About AMPP as an Association
AMPP is a community of professionals focused on the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021 after a merger between NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, the new association unites 145 years of corrosion control and protective coatings expertise and service to industry and members worldwide.
Today, AMPP is the world’s largest corrosion control and protective coatings organization, serving more than 34,000 members in 140 countries. AMPP is headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston, Tex., and Pittsburgh, Pa., along with additional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.