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1876 Elizabeth Bragg graduates from Berkeley as a Civil Engineer the first woman graduate 1894 Julia Morgan graduates from the College of Mechanics 1900-40 In 40 years, only 2 women earn engineering degrees 1940-50 With the onset of World War II, thirteen women receive engineering degrees from Berkeley 1950-60 Fourteen women graduate with engineering degrees from Berkeley 1969 Kawthar Zaki earns the first doctorate in Electrical Engineering, now Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland 1976 Susan L. Graham appointed Asst. Professor of Computer Sciences 1977 WICSE is founded by graduate students in Computer Science, including Paula Hawthorn, Diane McEntyre, Barbara Simons, Mary Ann Niemat, and others 1978 "Working in Engineering and Computer Science: A Conference for Women" attracts 800 women and launches a women's program in engineering 1980 "Options in Engineering: A Conference for Women Students" sponsored by WICSE, College of Engineering, and Women's Center 1981 Dorit S. Hochbaum appointed as Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Business. She also holds a joint appointment in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. 1982 "Options in Engineering and Science: A Conference for Women Students" sponsored by WICSE, SWE, College of Engineering 1983 Fiona M. Doyle appointed Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Minerals Engineering 1983 Computer Science Reentry Program established at Berkeley in the Computer Science Division 1984 Alice M. Agogino appointed Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering 1984 The Office of Women and Graduate Students of Color in Engineering, (WGSCE), which was established by the College of Engineering in 1985 due to a growing national concern that few women and minorities were choosing engineering as a course of study 1987 WICSE Tenth Anniversary Conference and Celebration: The First Decade: The Next Decade," Professor Mildred Dresselhaus, MIT, Keynote Speaker 1988 Avideh Zakhor appointed Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering 1989 Laura A. Demsetz appointed Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering 1991 Lisa Alvarez-Cohen appointed Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering 1991 WICSE "Forum on Women in Academia" 1992 Katherine A. Yelick appointed Assistant Professor in Computer Sciences 1992 Association of Undergraduate Women in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (AUWICSEE) founded in EECS by women undergraduates; office space allocated in Cory Hall 1992 Lisa A. Pruitt appointed Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering 1992 Jasmina L. Vujic appointed Assistant Professor in Nuclear Engineering 1993 Computer Science Professor Susan Graham elected to the National Academy of Engineering 1993 Candace A. Yano appointed as Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. 1993 "Women in Engineering Conference at Berkeley" sponsored by WICSE, Intel Foundation, EECS Department, College of Engineering, and attracts 300 participants 1994 Claudia Ostertag appointed as Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. 1994 EECS Faculty pass the Parent Policy allowing graduate student parents to modify their academic program 1994 Berkeley EECS sends 12 EECS students to Grace Murray Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, Washington, D.C. 1994 Alice Agogino appointed Associate Dean of Special Programs in the College of Engineering 1995 Candace Yano appointed as Department Chair of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. She is the first women department chair in the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley. 1996 The total number of undergraduate women enrolled into the College in 1996 was 483, or 20.5% of the undergraduate total which is slightly higher than that of the national average of 19%. 1996 Tsu-Jae King appointed as Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. 1996 Iris D. Tommelein appointed as Acting Associate Professor in Civil Engineering. 1996 Constance Chang-Hasnain appointed as Professor in Electrical Engineering 1996 Jasmina L. Vujic wins the 1996-1997 Prytanean Alumnae Award. Given annually to an Assistant Professor who serves as an exceptional role model to women. 1997 Lisa A. Pruitt wins the 1997-1998 Prytanean Alumnae Award. Given annually to an Assistant Professor who serves as an exceptional role model to women. 1997 The Julia Morgan Engineering Program (JMEP) was established to promote all students to achieve their potential and to provide educational materials about the contributions of women in engineering 1997 The number of freshman women who are enrolling into the College for Fall 1997 is 23% of the entering class. 1997 Mechanical Engineering Professor Alice Agogino elected to the National Academy of Engineering 1998 Xu Liang appointed Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering 1998 Professor Alice Agogino named to the Roscoe and Elizabeth Hughes Chair in Mechanical Engineering. The Hughes Chair, established by Cal alumna Elizabeth Hughes in 1991, honors her late husband, Roscoe T. "Bud" Hughes, ME '42, the co-founder of Hexcel Corporation, a manufacturer of honeycomb and advanced fiber composites. 1998 Professor Fiona Doyle named to the Donald H. McLaughlin Professor of Mineral Engineering. The late Prof. McLaughlin was associated with the University of California as a student, professor, dean of the College of Engineering, and chair of the Board of Regents during his 93 years. McLaughlin Hall is named in his honor. Homestake Mining Company, which he led as president and later chairman of the board, provided the lead gift to establish the chair in 1988. Engineering Student Services Women in Engineering Program |
