SME’s esteemed community of presidents has been an important part of the organization's history and an integral part of its future. The past presidents consist of some amazing female leaders including Sandra Bouckley, Dianne Chong, Susan Smyth, and the first female president elected, Barbara Fossum.

Join SME members for an informal virtual conversation with your peers on Monday, March 20 @ 9-9:30 AM. ET to discuss women in manufacturing, and how they achieved success and overcame challenges in a male-dominated industry.

Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer, SME received an appointment to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Committee on Options for a National Smart Manufacturing Plan through which she will help develop the national plan for competitiveness in the US manufacturing sector including a focus on workforce. 

SME and Women in 3D Printing join forces to build a diverse manufacturing workforce within the additive manufacturing community.

The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame honored 13 leaders who have made outstanding contributions during their established careers. Recipients include women dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring other women in the manufacturing industry.

The Women MAKE Awards honors exceptional women who inspire the next generation of women in manufacturing and exemplify leadership within their companies.

Smart Manufacturing profiled 20 women around the world who are making their mark in robotics and automation. These women come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines working to advance and change manufacturing for the better.

Recently, SME recognized impressive achievers who brought their diverse backgrounds, education, and experience to manufacturing and made a difference. Many of these young manufacturers included women who are making an impact across industries.