Karen Horting

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that advocates for women in engineering and technology. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company provides data and research resources on gender equity in engineering and acknowledge the value of a diverse community that includes race/ethnicity, religion, and family. Karen Horting has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) is an American company that designs accessible and innovative programs to motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science & technology. The private company is based in Manchester. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen.

US Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Tech designs educational programs in science and technology. The firm designs accessible and innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education; and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The company was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.