Society of Women Engineers names president

The Society of Women Engineers, Chicago, has named Colleen Layman, vice president and power-water management director of HDR, as president.

A registered professional engineer, Layman has 20 years of experience in engineering, and she has been involved with SWE more than 15 years. She is actively involved in mentoring college students, especially women.

Layman holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Thomas Edison State College, a master’s degree in water resources and environmental engineering from Villanova University, and an MBA in management of engineering and technology from North Central University.