Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : imagine the possibilities! -- Bioengineering : healthy bodies, creative minds -- Agriculture and food : sustainable sustenance -- Shelter and community : modern households -- Environment : in tune with nature -- Transportation : women on the go -- Entertainment : that's entertainment -- Telecommunications : let's communicate -- Electricity : women in power -- Flight : high-flying women -- Space : stars in space -- Defense : in defense -- A good foundation : gateway to the world -- The next steps : you can make a difference! "Many people may not realize it, but engineers' work touches nearly every aspect of our lives: from the food we eat, to the homes we live in, the cars we drive, and the toys we play with. Engineers have developed everything from life-saving medical devices to universe-exploring space probes." "In fact, engineers may have more impact on our quality of life than any other profession. In what better hands to entrust our well-being than the hands of women engineers? Since the turn of the 20th century, women engineers have worked to make a difference in the lives of their families, the prosperity of their countries, and the safety of the world." "Did you know that a woman engineer was the first woman to win a case in the U.S. Supreme Court? Or that a woman engineer was the technical director for the animated movie, A Bug's Life? Or that a woman engineer, right now, is developing a cure for cancer?" "From the compelling stories of these women and 235 women engineers, we get an entirely new perspective on the engineering profession: a woman's perspective on why engineering is an awesome way to change the world."--BOOK JACKET.