Empowering Women in Engineering

The University of Idaho College of Engineering has provided me with countless opportunities to better myself during my time here. Through clubs like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), I’ve been able to build my networking skills to use in my professional life while also building a sisterhood of other young women who are pursuing similar paths.  

Many of the people I’ve met through SWE are now my close friends! Additionally, the university’s career fairs and networking events have allowed me to connect with industry professionals. These resources have directly helped me gain real-world engineering experience through two summer internships.  

My favorite experiences at UI are any of the times I’ve spent being involved on campus in SWE. I’ve been a member of the leadership team for three years now and have attended two national conferences in Houston and Los Angeles. Our amazing club has helped keep me motivated and find a sense of community while I’m studying in a rigorous program.

The University of Idaho College of Engineering has been significant in my success through its supportive environment and numerous growth opportunities. Being a part of engineering clubs like American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has helped me to connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals who inspire me at the same time.  
 
My advisor and faculty has been invaluable, guiding me through academic challenges and inspiring me to pursue my goals. Additionally, the scholarships provided have greatly assisted in my educational journey, enabling me to focus more on my studies for which I am always thankful.   

I got to know American football through my job at Vandal Athletics, which was new to me from Nepal. Watching the Vandals play and seeing fans' commitment was inspiring, showing strong community ties. This experience brought me closer to campus life and traditions.  
 
I have been one of the coordinators for Taste of Nepal, sharing Nepali food and culture with 500 people twice. Every year the event is well-received by the Moscow and Vandal community and helped earn us the university's best organization award last year. It showed how welcoming and inclusive this town and U of I is. Plus, I made some friends who have become like family to me, a family away from home.

The University of Idaho College of Engineering has provided me support because through outreach and clubs such as Society of Women Engineers (SWE), I have been able to get an internship.  

I also have been able to receive academic internships and opportunities through connections to professors, which I think really provided me with amazing opportunities in my field. I also really have loved being a part of the Cyber Defense Club because we've gotten to compete in competitions, and I've gotten a lot of hands-on experience with cybersecurity.  

My most unique experience at UI has been being able to use a remote lab to develop code that is unsafe to help understand and have practical application skills in the field of cybersecurity. It's a unique opportunity to learn the software side and development of these attacks in a protected space.

The University of Idaho has supported me with some incredible travel opportunities, mentorship programs, and in finding community. I was able to go to some incredible conferences and meet fantastic people in the field of engineering.   

My most unique experience here at U of I has been co-founding the LEGO Club! I received support from the university to pursue interests outside of engineering, and it's been a great way to enrich my academic experience.

I was involved in various clubs and organizations in the University of Idaho College of Engineering, where I experienced immense personal and professional growth. From getting out of my comfort zone, taking on new responsibilities, developing soft skills, leadership skills, etc. I got various networking opportunities that helped me understand my professional goals and allowed me to expand them correctly. I got hands-on experience with research and coop internships, which helped me to solve real-world problems and gain a deeper understanding of various concepts. I got the opportunity to develop my leadership skills and develop professionally from various seminars.  

The most unique experience for me was the Grand Challenge Scholars Program. I gained research opportunities and funded personal research which helped me grow personally and professionally.

The University of Idaho College of Engineering has helped me through scholarships, paid hands-on research through the INBRE program, and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Mentorship Program.  

These have helped me academically and personally; through my position as president of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), I have been able to grow my leadership skills.   

The exceptional student life here makes U of I unique. Living in the WiiSE (9th) floor of the tower freshmen year has given me a community where I felt like I belong. They were my floor mates and now my best friends, and we still struggle to stay out of trouble.

The University of Idaho College of Engineering has helped support me in my success by reaching out. It was difficult being a new transfer student, coming on to campus as a junior, but many staff at U of I have reached out to offer help, as well as the Thinktank tutoring. That is one of the best resources on campus.  

My most unique experience at U of I is moving to Moscow as a transfer student. I have gotten to see how the Moscow community is filled with kind people, there’s almost always events going on, and the resources at the university are endless. I was surprised to see how much career and academic help there is available! As well as working at the Moscow Alehouse restaurant, I really enjoy meeting more people through the community there!

In addition to clubs, mentorship and scholarships, the University of Idaho College of Engineering has provided me an opportunity to go to school close to home and the college works with the VA to provide me tuition assistance. The U of I Military and Veteran Services office is very friendly and helpful.  

My most unique experience at U of I is being a part of engineering work on campus while being a student at the same time. I was able to observe the excavation and structural fill placement of the upcoming Vandal Meats building that is under construction northwest of the Kibbie Dome!