What advice do you have for current undergraduate students? "Do your best and never give up. I kept working hard and thought I would not make it, but I did and graduated with a high GPA."

"I loved my time at UA and it is an essential part of where I am today. In particular, the people I met who inspired and guided me throughout my journey had the most significant impact on my career and life. UA helped me develop as a leader and a person."

"I am extremely grateful for The University of Akron and the experience I had as an undergraduate student. Comparing it to some of the other universities I’ve now worked at, I can confidently say Akron was the best place for me to start my career in BME."

What advice do you have for current high school students? "Ask questions, don’t be afraid of the boring, and know there are many paths to becoming an engineer."

"My overall experience at UA was everything I could ever ask for. Every day was a welcomed challenge and the warm, hospitable community provided me with all the necessary support I needed to succeed."

"Women in STEM should be proud to take STEM classes and join the workforce as unique contributors to the advances in science and engineering."

What can college students do now to prepare for a future career in engineering? "Be adaptable and resilient on the changing technology landscape and continue learning new skills."

What can college students do now to prepare for a future career in engineering? "Build your network. Apply for internships and co-ops in your field of study while in school. That early career experience will help you in future endeavors."

What advice do you have for current undergraduate students? "Learn the knowledge of the subject you feel interested in as much as you can using the resources at UA."

What advice do you have for current undergraduate students? "Identify your area of interest, set a definite goal, and focus on your goal. Focusing on what you want to achieve will help set the future and also a happy, healthy life ahead of you."

What can college students do now to prepare for a future career in engineering? "I highly recommend that all students get some work experience prior to graduation to be better understand and prepare for your career. Don't forget to learn and develop soft-skills as well."

"The joys of being a part of design teams like Engineering Service Design Team (ESDT) helped me create lifelong friendships and skills I would not have learned anywhere else. Joining teams opens doors to experiences you would not have otherwise."

"I knew I made the right choice when I started my first week at UA as part of the welcoming committee for the organization called Emerging Leaders. This allowed me to make friends quickly and learn about all of the resources and student organizations that were offered on campus. My overall experience at UA was invaluable."

"Never give up. We need more women in the field, especially construction."

"The world needs the balance that women engineers provide to whatever field they grace. Take the time to bring your whole self to work. The world needs you to."

"Thank you to The University of Akron for helping me unlock my passions, making me a lifelong learner, building my network, and shaping me into the best version of myself. "

What can college students do now to prepare for a future career in engineering? "Take a leadership class, emotional intelligence class, and communications class while you are in college."

"Believe in yourself! Know that you have worked as hard or harder than anyone to get where you are, and you deserve to be there."

What advice do you have for current undergraduate students? "Stick with it. Engineering can be challenging but the potential career opportunities it brings are enormous. You want to have a career that you enjoy so that work is something you enjoy and not a chore."

"Study hard, but take time to relax to recover."

"I am so tremendously grateful for the opportunities I was afforded when working for the Women in Engineering Program office as a student. I learned from staff and faculty members while getting a chance to then pay it forward to younger staff entering the program."

What advice do you have for current high school students? "Dream big. Get involved. Don't worry."

"I have seen more engineering women coming to the workforce, especially in Biomedical Engineering. For that reason, I am confident that with time, they will level the playing field. Therefore, they should believe in themselves and keep pushing for more representation."

"My overall experience at UA was phenomenal. I embraced activities as much as academics and met many amazing people who are lifelong friends."

"The Women in Engineering program is one of the biggest things that shaped me into the person I am today. I don't know where I'd be without it."

"Women bring so many advantages to the workplace in a male dominated field. Find your network of allies and you will go far!"

"The engineering career fair definitely impacted my time in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Through the career fair I was able to co-op with Goodyear for three rotations and these rotations helped keep me motivated to finish my degree."

What advice do you have for current undergraduate students? "Build a tight community consisting of diverse people and ideologies. Participate in things you're passionate about and take care of your mental health."

"My UA experience was transcendent. I really grew into the person I am today during my college years. I came into the university as a shy, nervous person. All of the support I had at UA turned me into a confident, uninhibited individual. I took on more than I ever thought I was capable of because the staff, professors, and my peers believed in me."

What advice do you have for current high school students? "An engineering career is a great opportunity to help make people's lives better. While it requires a lot of hard work to get an engineering degree, it can be a very rewarding and also demanding profession. If you love hard work and want a productive career, pursue an engineering degree."

"I absolutely loved UA. Being one of the few out-of-state students, I felt there was still a great sense of community. I was able to make so many friends that felt like family."