Throughout March 2026, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education proudly celebrate Women’s History Month, recognizing the enduring contributions of women whose leadership, research, creativity, and advocacy continue to shape our campus, our communities, and the world.
The Significance of Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month serves as both a commemoration and a call to action. This time prompts contemplation of the historical obstacles women have navigated in academia, industry, and public life, while acknowledging ongoing efforts made toward equitable access, representation in leadership, and systemic transformation.
In STEM fields particularly, women have historically been underrepresented, despite making transformative contributions. Today, women scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, artists, and educators are expanding the boundaries of innovation while centering ethics, sustainability, and community impact.
At WPI and within ODIME, this month underscores our institutional commitment to:
- Expand pathways into STEM for women and girls
- Strengthen mentorship and leadership development programs
- Advance research that addresses global challenges
- Create campus environments where all identities are affirmed and supported
Commitment Beyond March
Although Women’s History Month provides a concentrated occasion for commemoration, WPI emphasizes efforts toward gender equity throughout the entire year. Women’s leadership is not marginal to progress; it is core to the future of innovation.
We challenge you to support women-based organizations on campus and in the Worcester community. Go to an event. Assist a friend. Enhance research. Provide guidance to a student. Honor the women whose bravery, innovation, and imagination mold our shared future.
Worcester-Based Organizations
- Worcester’s Women History Project
- Girls Inc
- Abby’s House
- Young Professional Women Association
- There are also many student organizations on campus that support women! Find the full list of active student clubs on myWPI.
Read, Watch, Listen, and Learn
- Explore Gordon Library’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Library Guide
- Explore the American Association of University Women (AAUW) online
- Explore Women’s History Month online
- Explore International Women’s Day online
- Explore National Women’s History Month Museum Exhibits online
- Listen to the Cultivating H.E.R. Space Podcast
- Listen to the Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
- Listen to the Adulting With Joyce Pring Podcast
- Listen to The Productive Women Podcast
- Watch Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie
- Watch Knock Down the House
- Watch Becoming
- Watch What Happened, Miss Simone?
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) promotes and oversees student-facing learning experiences, programs, services, trainings, and initiatives for WPI.
