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ASOCIACIÓN DE FÉMINAS
EN INGENIERÍA MECÁNICA

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Empowering the Next Generation of Mechanical Engineers

Founded in 1990, the Association of Females in Mechanical Engineering (AFIM) at UPRM drives excellence, leadership, and gender diversity in STEM.

Years of History (Est. 1990)

Annual Program & Impact Investment

Core Pillars: Social, Mentorship, Outreach & Professional Growth

Vision

To successfully develop well-rounded professional engineers while significantly boosting female enrollment and retention in the UPRM Mechanical Engineering Department, eradicating stereotypes and building a diverse community of industry leaders.

Mission

To provide our members with strategic industry exposure, hands-on technical training, and leadership opportunities, actively encouraging minority groups to pursue and excel in Mechanical Engineering from an early stage.

Our Story & Impact

Established in 1990 by a visionary group of female engineering students from the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, AFIM was created to build a safe, empowering space and promote gender equity in a male-dominated field.

What started as a support group has evolved into a powerhouse of professional development. Today, our organization impacts dozens of students and touches hundreds of lives across Puerto Rico through signature initiatives like ME Day (engaging children ages 9–16), the Mechdrinas Mentorship Program, and AFIM on the Road.