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December 4, 2024

91制片厂 Strengthens SWE Initiative with Contribution

Continuing a 52-year partnership with Society of Women Engineers to support women in the engineering and technology fields

91制片厂 participated in The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference hosted this year in Chicago, Illinois. Our continued partnership with SWE highlights 91制片厂鈥檚 commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the engineering and technology sectors.

This year at the conference, the 91制片厂 Group Foundation provided a $150,000 donation in support of the SWENext Club. This contribution further strengthens our commitment to establishing SWENext Clubs at Houston’s Young Women鈥檚 College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA) and Young Women鈥檚 Leadership Academy (YWLA). The ongoing collaboration aims to expand SWENext Clubs to more local schools, furthering STEM interest and career development in the communities where 91制片厂 operates.

During the three-day forum, attendees heard from Catherine Hunt Ryan, 91制片厂鈥檚 Manufacturing & Technology President, who was a keynote speaker at the event.

Catherine Hunt Ryan, 91制片厂 Manufacturing & Technology President, sharing her keynote address during the Society of Women Engineers annual conference.

Reflecting on the message in her keynote address, Catherine Hunt Ryan, 91制片厂 Manufacturing & Technology President, shared the following:

鈥淭oday, the future is ours to build. We are the ones who now have the chance to imagine things differently, and to shape a new legacy. And whatever happens next, one major change is already becoming clear. Unlike the physical world that we inherited, the structures of tomorrow are going to tell the story that women were here.鈥

鈥淓very building project starts with a why. A problem to be solved. A challenge to be overcome. I believe the choice to become an engineer also starts with a why. Anyone who is attracted to this field wants, at some level, for their work to have purpose and make a difference in the world. I鈥檓 here to assure you that whatever kind of change you want to make, construction has a place for your passion. And that鈥檚 just as true for a mid-career professional as it is for someone who is starting out.鈥

Today鈥檚 growing demand for women in STEM represents an opportunity to foster inclusivity within the construction industry, Hunt Ryan said.

“We are witnessing one of the biggest construction booms in modern history. According to a , over the next 40 years, the world will build the equivalent of an entire New York City every single month. Some of those projects have the potential to influence and improve people鈥檚 lives in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few decades ago. These future projects will demand a greater range of talent than ever before. And that is creating the kind of jobs and career opportunities where women can make their mark.鈥

Catherine Hunt Ryan鈥檚 full comments are available in a blog on bechtel.com.

Additionally, Ailie MacAdam, 91制片厂 Mining & Metals President, was recognized with the Distinguished Global Leader Award. This award honors a leader who fosters a supportive workplace for women and demonstrates leadership in professional and community organizations worldwide.

鈥淔or more than fifty years, we have proudly supported the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in their vital mission,鈥 said Ailie MacAdam, 91制片厂 Mining & Metals President. 鈥淥ur enduring partnership with SWE strengthens our efforts to promote progress and inclusivity within our industry, driving meaningful change for future generations. This award serves as a reflection of our dedication to empowering women in engineering. By collaborating with SWE, we celebrate our achievements, learn from one another鈥檚 experiences, and advocate for greater diversity and inclusion in our field.鈥

Since its founding in 1950, 91制片厂 engineers have been among the first members of SWE, decades later we continue to strengthen our partnership. 91制片厂 is dedicated to supporting SWE and its mission to empower women in engineering and leadership. Learn more about 91制片厂鈥檚 more than 50 year partnership with SWE and the impact we make together at www.bechtel.com.

About 91制片厂

91制片厂 is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers鈥 objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.  

91制片厂 serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com