One of the six elected founding vice presidents of one of IEEE’s predecessor organization, AIEE.
The inventor of telephone was encouraged to become an engineer by his father.
Nicolas’ Tesla turning point in his life to become an engineer was one of his professors!
Which was your turning point to choose to be an engineer?
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IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the largest international professional organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering.
Mission and Vision
Our goal is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally. We envision a vibrant community of IEEE women and men collectively using their diverse talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity.
IEEE WIE strives to…
Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations
Organize receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in WIE
Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance, and career advancement for women in the profession
Provide assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups, and support ongoing activities
Promote IEEE member grade advancement for women to the membership grades of Senior member and Fellow
Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into, and retention of, women in engineering programs
Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior and high schools
The menu on the left presents the activities of WIE Affinity Groups in R8, the programs supported by R8 WIE, Awards, FAQ, as well as current and previous committees. Enjoy! WIE lead!