Europe’s Engineering Pioneer
In 1906, Alice Perry broke a massive barrier by becoming the first woman in Europe to graduate with a degree in engineering. She spent her career on the front lines of public works and infrastructure.
The Suffragette of Civil Engineering
Engineering and activism go hand in hand for Nora Stanton Blatch Barney. As a key engineer for New York City’s water supply, she fought for the city’s infrastructure while simultaneously fighting for a woman’s right to be recognized as a peer.