Alternative paths to power: Science and engineering
In addition to their management prowess, the following Most Powerful Women can also boast technical expertise, setting themselves apart with degrees in science and engineering:
• Marisa Mayer, Google, Masters in Computer Science from Stanford University: No. 38
• Ursula Burns, Xerox, Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University: No. 8
• Joanne Maguire, Lockheed Martin, Masters in Engineering from UCLA: No. 29
