Welcome to the 2024 Silicon Valley Women in Engineering Conference! We at the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, at San José State University, are honored to be your host this year. This is our tenth annual conference!

The theme of our conference is Responsible Engineering for a Better Future. From artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics that will enable us to work more efficiently to the clean water you drink and the innovations that are helping to restore our oceans. Engineers bring ideas to life, turn dreams into reality and lead the charge towards addressing real-world, global challenges. Engineers design, create, repair and enhance, and are always moving the technology needle to create a Better Future for humanity. You are a part of this amazing community!

Today you will hear from speakers who will discuss Software and Information Technology, Electronics and Semiconductor Equipment, Biomedical and Biotech, Aerospace and Aeronautics, and Building, Infrastructure, and the Environment.  With continued advances in semiconductor technology, you can expect more AI functionality to be integrated in personal devices.  The Biotechnology industry is poised to revolutionize new drug development.

The conference also provides opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge and to widen your professional network. I encourage you to connect with people at this conference who impress you, inspire you and who you want to build your network with. We are here for you and for each other!

Finally, I’d like to express my deepest thanks to all of the sponsors, speakers, panelists, faculty, professional development session leaders, students, and support staff who help to make this conference possible. We very much appreciate your contributions.

Enjoy the conference!

Sheryl Ehrman
Don Beall Dean
Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering
San José State University