When it comes to STEM, we lead by example. The number of women working in the field of engineering continues to grow, but it’s still extremely low compared to men. CPC recognizes this issue and is doing its part to support not only the women who currently work at CPC, but those who will in the future.
Female engineers of today. Even at a young age, Emma Miller, a CPC Design Engineer, remembers pulling things apart and fixing them with her dad, a machine shop owner. People would tell her things like “that’s what boys do,” but she never heard that from anyone in her own home. One could say she was born into a problem-solving family. Emma always enjoyed the technical subjects in school, like math and science. Eventually, she went to college to obtain her degree in engineering. In her class size of 30, there were only three females. Critical to her career path, the local Society of Women Engineers chapter opened up new opportunities for Emma, inviting women who worked in the industry to come into class and talk about their careers.
Emma started as an intern at CPC and has since become the newest addition to the engineering team. She feels supported by other women in her department, including her unofficial mentor. CPC also offers a women’s group. She uses their meetings to share positive experiences with others and talk through challenges she faces while navigating this male-dominated field.
Female engineers of tomorrow. CPC is acting within the local community to give girls a glimpse of what their lives could be as engineers. To that end, the company is sending an all-women’s group of CPC engineers to “Girl Time” at The Works Museum this month. This hands-on museum focuses on inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers and creative problem solvers. CPC has prepared activities that will offer these “Lil Masters of Connectology” an opportunity to partake in hands-on activities that involve fluid handling, CPC connectors and more. Hopefully, the girls who attend will find inspiration and support to make their engineering dreams come true.