AMPP marks Women in Engineering Day with #WomenOfAMPP campaign

AMPP will observe International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, 2026, by spotlighting women across its global community and promoting its #WomenOfAMPP campaign. The effort aims to elevate women’s leadership in engineering and encourage more young women to enter the field. Why it matters: - International Women in Engineering Day spotlights women’s contributions to engineering and helps build a pipeline of future talent. - AMPP’s observance ties that mission to materials protection and performance, where women remain underrepresented across engineering disciplines. - The campaign also connects visibility, mentorship and community support to retention and advancement in technical careers. What happened: - AMPP will observe International Women in Engineering Day on June 23, 2026. - The celebration will include a global push to highlight women leaders, engineers and professionals through the #WomenOfAMPP initiative. - AMPP invited members, partners and industry stakeholders worldwide to join the conversation using #INWED26 and #WomenOfAMPP. - AMPP also opened nominations and story submissions from women across its global community for the 2026 #WomenOfAMPP social media campaign. The details: - This year’s INWED theme is “Engineering Intelligence.” - The theme centers on the expertise, creativity, leadership and problem-solving women bring to engineering every day. - International Women in Engineering Day was initiated by the Women’s Engineering Society. - Kimberly-Joy Harris, chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, said diverse viewpoints and expertise lead to true innovation when engineering problems are difficult. - Paola Andrea Postigo Rojas, an AMPP ambassador, said visibility, mentorship and strong community support are vital to attracting and retaining women in engineering careers. - Laura Cardenas, vice chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, said women contribute to engineering innovation, infrastructure resilience and the advancement of the profession. - Kisha Christal, AMPP chief growth officer, said AMPP members help shape the future of engineering through their expertise, leadership and commitment to the profession. - AMPP said its programs including Women of AMPP, EMERG and the AMPP Ambassador Program are intended to create leadership opportunities, professional development and stronger connections across its global community. - According to the Society of Women Engineers, women remain underrepresented across various engineering disciplines. - AMPP said it continues to support professional and personal growth through programs such as Women of AMPP. - The online participation form is available here . - More information about Women of AMPP is available here . Between the lines: - AMPP is using the annual observance to do more than celebrate; the organization is also recruiting stories, recognition and participation from across its network. - The emphasis on mentorship and visibility suggests AMPP sees representation as a practical workforce issue, not just a symbolic one. - The focus on engineering intelligence broadens the discussion from technical skill alone to leadership and collaboration. What’s next: - AMPP will continue the campaign through June 23 and beyond as women in its community share stories and nominations. - The organization is positioning Women of AMPP as an ongoing channel for leadership development and connection. - AMPP also wants more young women to consider engineering and materials protection careers. The bottom line: - AMPP is using International Women in Engineering Day 2026 to spotlight women’s impact, widen participation and reinforce its talent pipeline for engineering and materials protection.