b'6 Partner News Summer 2020IET updatesWomen engineers shape the worldThis year, the Womens Engineering SocietyINWED is an international awarenessWES encouraged online get-togethers (WES) celebrated its seventh Internationalcampaign which raises the profile ofand webinars rather than the usual open Women in Engineering Day (INWED)women in engineering and focusesdays, debates, and networking events. in rather different circumstances. Theattention on the exciting careerThe changes to the campaign meant COVID-19 global pandemic has affectedopportunities the industry offers them.that supporters could still get involved everyone, including women engineersWomen still only make up just over 12%from wherever they are in the world and who are not only dealing with the usualof the UKs engineering force, so INWEDWES believes that rather than disrupt its challenges faced by women in the industry,plays an increasingly important part in thecelebrations, it was an opportunity for an but also adapting to the constantlyWES mission to increase diversity in theeven greater online reach.changing new normal. sector. The events popularity has grown exponentially since its UK launch in 2014,WES wanted everyone to get involved WES remains focused on its workleading to the creation of the internationalwith the campaign online in similar ways to support and promote women inversion, INWED, in 2017. to previous years, but in a safe way. The engineering and allied disciplines duringINWED activities page on the WES website the crisis. Its helping its members,The event is an opportunity for companies,included a resource pack of different virtual partners, and sponsors to find ways toorganisations, and individuals to showcaseideas to help people show their support adapt to the current situation. In the spirittheir commitment to diversity and inspireon social media with selfie cards and an of adaptation, preparations for INWEDfuture generations by organising activities#INWED20 background banner.and the culmination of celebrations thatunder the INWED banner. This year, INWED took place on 23 June became an entirelymade the most of the worlds new-foundIn 2020, the INWED theme is Shape the virtual campaign, as WES encouraged itsability to do most things virtually, insteadWorld; an inspirational call to action. WES supporters to celebrate safely online. of face-to-face.asked people to involve friends, relatives or colleagues, anyone who appreciates the contribution women engineers make to the industry, to take part in the virtual celebrations.The culmination of INWED on 23 June was the announcement of the 2020 winners of the WES Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards (WE50). This years theme is sustainability, as women working in engineering and allied sectors focus on sustainable strategies and solutions. Judges paid attention to individuals who are addressing the challenges of the climate emergency, net zero carbon and/or delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The award winners were published in a Guardian online supplement on 23 June.If youd like to find out more about INWED and the 2020 winners, head to inwed.org.uk#ShapeTheWorld#WE50Engineer Sam Hubbard, with her daughter, celebrating INWED 2019.'