American Manufacturing

Women in the Lone Star State

- Gretchen Philyaw

American manufacturing is ripe for a renaissance. We are in a new revolution in the industry. Electric vehicles, drones, AI, AR & VR applications, robots, and 3D-printed organs are just the tip of the iceberg. It is the next wave of manufacturing and technology solutions.

There are challenges in the industry, and it is easy to talk about the issues. There is a divide between commerce initiatives, industry, and academics. Instead, I am here to share my thoughts on how to work together to solve tough issues through collaboration, innovation, and a new way of thinking — to bridge this gap and create a cohesive plan.

Truly, the solution is pretty easy. We just need more STEM talent to fill the skill shortages in STEM-related fields. This gap is growing, and we need to reverse the trend to solve the technical challenges related to the manufacturing and technology industries.

Is there a solution or an easy fix? Yes! We need more women.