Women In Engineering


IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering

Who are WIE? IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) in Region 8

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the world’s largest international professional organizations dedicated to empowering women in engineering and science. Our mission is to inspire, support, and advocate for women in technical fields while encouraging the next generation of girls to pursue careers in STEM.

Our Mission & Vision

At IEEE WIE Region 8, which covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we are committed to increasing the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in engineering and technology across the globe. We envision a thriving, diverse community of IEEE members, both women and men, who bring their unique talents and perspectives to drive innovation for the benefit of humanity.
As part of Region 8, we actively foster collaboration, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, ensuring that women engineers and scientists have the visibility, support, and resources they need to succeed. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive and forward-thinking future in STEM.


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

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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!

Full list of IEEE Region 8 Section Chairs can be found here.

Global WIE website: https://wie.ieee.org/

WIE Affinity Group Chairs

Below are the contact details for the chairs of the Region 8 Women In Engineering Affinity Groups (AG), to help you to get in contact with each other, exchange ideas and experiences on events and activities, and plan future collaborations.

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