Elizabeth Jones accepts Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Collegiate Member Award
The Society of Women Engineers has recognized Elizabeth Jones of Arizona State University for her impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the SWE Outstanding Collegiate Member Award.
Jones will accept the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE20, which will be held virtually from Tuesday, November 3–Saturday, November 14, 2020.
The SWE Outstanding Collegiate Member Award recognizes Jones for her outstanding contribution to SWE, the engineering community and her campus. She is being recognized for impressive academic drive; for tireless outreach; and for mentoring and fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging among women engineers, well beyond the classroom. She has served as president for the SWE ASU section and aided in growth and retention efforts. Her involvement in the section helped the organization grow by 86% in the 2019–2020 academic year and has helped more members to grow their engineering identities at ASU.
“Diversity in engineering is a cornerstone of my identity as an engineer. It is an honor to be a part of a platform within SWE that allows me to use my time, skills and voice to advocate for inclusion in engineering. I am so excited to be accepting this award and am humbled to be a part of such a progressive and expanding section here at ASU” said Jones.
The award also recognizes Jones’s continuing dedication to SWE’s mission — striving to highlight the impact and importance of women in engineering across the globe, leading by example and demonstrating that a career in engineering can be a fulfilling and rewarding pursuit for women of any background.
“The men and women recognized have lived and learned through significant contributions to the engineering community, and they continue to lead in their careers and personal lives,” said Cindy Hoover, president of SWE. “They are leaders paving the way to empower and inspire future women engineers across the globe.”
Visit the SWE webpage for more information. For more information about Society of Women Engineers at Arizona State University, visit the chapter’s webpage.
To contact Elizabeth to learn more about her awards please email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.
About SWE
The Society of Women Engineers, founded in 1950, is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their full potential as engineers and leaders, The Society offers unique opportunities to network, provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives. For more information about the Society, visit their website or call 312-596-5223.