The inspiration to become an engineer often begins in childhood. For the 10 women aerospace engineers we're profiling in this issue ("10 leading women engineers in Canada's aerospace industry," p. 29), it was an early interest in math and science, a natural curiosity for learning how things work, or a family member who inspired them. Although these women likely didn't have other female engineers in their lives to look up to at the time, they all had the determination and fearlessness to follow their dreams. And they are now leaders in the field, contributing to such projects as the renowned Canadarm used on NASA's Space Shuttle Program; the Rosalind Franklin (ExoMars) rover, which will be used in the 2022 mission to Mars; the Bombardier Global 7500 business jet, the world's largest and longest-range business aircraft; and military aircraft for the Canadian Armed Forces. I relish the opportunity to read and share the personal stories of engineers who are working directly in the field, and these stories stand apart because of the fascinating nature of their work.
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