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Female Role Models in Engineering: Spotlight on the “Fab Four” of Chix Dig It

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on August 1, 2018

While the number of female role models in the architecture, engineering and construction is still less than ideal, Chix Dig It-Celebrating Women in Construction exists to empower women in all aspects of the industry. Last month’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which drew nearly 200 attendees from the AEC industry to…

Topics: Engineering, Featured, People
Anna Lynch, Chix Dig It, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

Third-Annual “Chix Dig It” Event Inspires and Supports Next Generation of AEC Professionals

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on July 10, 2018

“Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of Women in Engineering” was the theme of this year’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which was timed to coincide with International Women in Engineering Day. GroundBreak Carolinas was proud to be media sponsor for the third annual Chix Dig It luncheon, which was held on June…

Topics: Business, Education
Anna Lynch, Chix Dig It, Jill Wells Heath, NC State, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

N.C.’s First Licensed Woman Engineer to be Honored at Chix Dig It Luncheon

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on June 5, 2018

Patricia Lucas Smith is all about encouraging women to think of the construction industry when considering career options. Smith owned and operated a paint contracting business for more than 15 years before founding Raleigh-based Serving 4 Success, an organization that focuses on growing sustainable opportunities in local communities.  Two years ago, Smith started Chix Dig…

Topics: Education, Featured, Workforce
Chix Dig It, NC State, Serving4Success, women in construction, women in engineering

“Chix in Motion” Teambuilding Event to Connect Women In/Looking to Enter AEC Industry

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on April 12, 2018

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in the Triangle region is proud to be associated with the inaugural Chix in Motion networking and teambuilding event, a prelude to this summer’s “Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction” luncheon, planned to coincide with International Women in Engineering Day. Chix in Motion is scheduled for Friday,…

Topics: Business, Workforce
Anna Lynch, Chix Dig It, Chix in Motion, Patricia Lucas Smith, Serving4Success, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

CALYX Engineers’ President & CEO Jill Wells Heath Named Honorary Chairman for 2018 “Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction” Luncheon

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on March 31, 2018

The 2018 Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, June 21 at The Renaissance Raleigh-North Hills Hotel in Raleigh, N.C.  GroundBreak Carolinas is proud to be the media sponsor for this annual event. Now in its third year, Chix Dig It was founded by Patricia Lucas Smith, President of…

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CALYX Engineers and Consultants, Chix Dig It, Jill Wells Heath, Patricia Lucas Smith, Serving4Success

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