RS Celebrates Engineering Week 2026 with Local STEM Students

High-tech industrial supplier hosts interactive event for Young Women's Leadership Academy

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:35pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic engineering object such as a circuit board or robotic arm repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the vibrant energy of RS's Engineering Week event for local STEM students.RS's celebration of Engineering Week 2026 showcased the company's commitment to inspiring the next generation of diverse STEM leaders.Fort Worth Today

RS, a global industrial product and service solutions provider, celebrated Engineering Week 2026 by hosting an on-site event for members of the Young Women's Leadership Academy (YWLA) in Fort Worth, Texas. The eighth-grade students from the YWLA's Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) program toured RS's high-tech warehouse and Technical Solutions Center, participated in an engineering activity, and engaged with RS leaders across various roles.

Why it matters

The event reflects RS's commitment to supporting STEM education, diversity, and community engagement. By opening its doors to local young women interested in engineering and technology, RS aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders.

The details

The YWLA students toured RS's 520,000-square-foot warehouse, learning about advanced technologies like automated guided vehicles, order retrieval systems, and robotic packaging. They also visited the RS Technical Solutions Center, where they participated in a hands-on engineering activity led by Senior Application Engineer Samatha Massingill. The event concluded with a panel discussion featuring RS leaders from various departments, including Product & Supplier Management, Value-Added Solutions, and Brand & Proposition Marketing.

  • The event took place on Friday, February 27, 2026 as part of Engineering Week celebrations.
  • RS is also sponsoring the Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy's Diamond Luncheon on April 2, 2026.

The players

D'Mar Phillips

Vice President of People & Culture at RS Americas.

Daniel Booker

Delivery Planner and Bloomers ERG co-chair at RS.

Jennifer Albright

Talent & Development Content Specialist and Elevate ERG co-chair at RS.

Billy Newby

Director of Warehouse Operations at RS.

Mark Russell

Technical Application Support Manager at RS.

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What they’re saying

“RS champions education, innovation, and community and is committed to making amazing happen for a better world.”

— D'Mar Phillips, Vice President of People and Culture at RS Americas

“Welcoming the remarkable eighth–grade YWLA GEMS to our Fort Worth headquarters for Engineering Week 2026 was an energizing reminder of why we champion youth, community, and STEM education.”

— Marie Dawson, Senior Director of Product & Supplier Management and Executive Sponsor of the Elevate ERG at RS Americas

What’s next

RS is sponsoring the Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy's Diamond Luncheon on April 2, 2026, which celebrates YWLA seniors who have earned admission to four-year colleges and universities.

The takeaway

By hosting interactive STEM events for local young women, RS is actively supporting diversity and inclusion in the engineering and technology fields, helping to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders.