Join us on campus as we honor the incredible achievements of women engineers at Cornell University. This two-day symposium will bring together alumni, faculty, and students for powerful conversations, dynamic networking, and a chance to connect with a community of trailblazers who are shaping the future of engineering. 

140 years ago, Kate Gleason made history as the first woman to study engineering at Cornell. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our history, celebrate our alumnae’s achievements, and ignite essential conversations about the future of STEM.

 We look forward to celebrating with you!

 March 21 & 22, 2025

Engineering Quad, Ithaca Campus

Featured Speakers

Keynote – Jill Tarter ’65,Dr. Tarter co-founded and led NASA’s Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Program

 Fazeela Abdul Rashid ’01, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, HealthBridge Innovation Fund

 Polly Chu ’90, PhD ’94, Director of Automotive Futures Technology, Corning Incorporated

Andrea Ippolito ’06, MEng ’07, CEO and Founder of SimpliFed; Sr. Lecturer, College of Engineering and SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University

 Myra Ya-Lin Wong ’10, MEng ’10, Manager, Offshore Wind Turbine Generator, Invenergy LLC

 And more soon to be announced!