IEEE Women In Engineering
Connecting, supporting, and inspiring females worldwide, and facilitating their recruitment and retention in STEM fields. IEEE WIE actively encourages participation from all individuals, regardless of gender or background.
IEEE Women in Engineering Highlights
Celebrate excellence and leadership in STEM!
The IEEE WIE Awards Program honors WIE members and Affinity Groups who have made outstanding contributions to IEEE WIE, their communities, and the engineering profession.
If you or someone you know has demonstrated dedication, innovation, and impact in advancing WIE goals, don’t miss this opportunity!
Apply or Nominate Today
Calling all interested WIE Volunteers! Sign up to be a WIE Day Ambassador.
This year, we’re spotlighting the power of technology to create meaningful, ethical, and global impact.
2026 WIE Day Theme: Technology with Purpose:
Innovate Responsibly • Inspire Globally • Lead with Integrity
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IEEE Women in Engineering is accepting applications for its Ambassador Program! Ambassadors serve as visible champions for WIE, expanding awareness, strengthening engagement, and promoting WIE initiatives worldwide.
Open to eligible IEEE WIE members Applications close February 24, 2026
Apply today and help amplify WIE’s mission across your networks and communities
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IEEE WIE 2026 Calendar
WIE Webinars
- How to Pivot From Non-Technical Roles Into Product & AI-Driven Careers – 10 February
- RF Design for Sustainability – 3 March
- Redefining Resilience: Transforming Setbacks into Superpowers – 25 March
WIE Conferences/Events
IEEE WIE International Leadership Summits:
- Panama City, Panama – 19-20 June 2026
- Chengdu, China – 11 July 2026
- San Salvador, El Salvador – 14 August 2026
- Hammet, Tunisia – 5-6 September 2026
- Naperville, IL, USA – 18 September 2026
- Surat, India – 24-25 Oct 2026
- Monterrey, Mexico (Dates TBD)
- Berekuso, Ghana (Dates TBD)
- Bangalore, India (Dates TBD)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Dates TBD)
Key STEM Observances
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: 11 February
National Engineers’ Week: Feb 22, 2026 – Sat, Feb 28
International Women’s Day: 8 March
Pie Day: Mar 14
WIE Day: 23 June – 7 July
IEEE Day: October (TBA)
Ada Lovelace Day: 8 October
International Day of the Girl Child: 11 October
International STEM Day: 8 November
IEEE Women In Engineering Events
Find information about the latest happenings at WIE, including conferences, webinars and Affinity Group events.
How to Pivot From Non-Technical Roles Into Product & AI-Driven Careers
February 10 @ 11:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
WIE Synergy – Fireside Chat Session #2
February 18 @ 11:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
RF Design for Sustainability
March 3 @ 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST
Redefining Resilience: Transforming Setbacks into Superpowers
March 25 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
IEEE Women In Engineering News
2025 IEEE WIE Day
Prachi Jain2026-01-21T15:14:37-05:00January 21, 2026|Categories: WIE Day|
Distinguished Volunteer and Mentor – Kelly Onu, on Action-Oriented Mentorship
Prachi Jain2026-01-12T15:03:10-05:00January 12, 2026|Categories: IEEE WIE Distinguished Volunteer & Mentor|Tags: AI ethics, AI risk management, Black Girls in Cyber, career growth strategies, cybersecurity career tips, cybersecurity trends, diversity in STEM, Georgia Tech Mentor Jacket, IEEE Virtual Career Fair, IEEE WIE, Imposter Syndrome, Kelly Onu, mentorship in STEM, MIT AI Risk Repository, post-quantum cryptography, professional development, RSA Conference, STEM Leadership, WIE Podcast Program, WIE Rise Together, Women in Engineering|
Winnie Ye’s Message – January 2026
Prachi Jain2026-01-14T13:17:13-05:00January 12, 2026|Categories: Chairs Message|Tags: 2025 Achievements, 2026 Outlook, Affinity Groups, Ambassador Program, Engineering Community, Global Collaboration, IEEE WIE, Leadership Development, Mentorship, professional growth, STEM Leadership, Volunteer Engagement, Women in Engineering|
Hurray for Electronic Packaging Engineers!
Prachi Jain2026-01-29T14:05:12-05:00January 2, 2026|Categories: 2025 Manga Stories|Tags: Assistive Technology, Comics, Green Tech, Manga, Motivating girls in STEM, STEM|
IEEE WIE Awards
The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards program recognizes WIE members and WIE Affinity Groups who have made outstanding contributions to IEEE WIE, their community, and the engineering profession, through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling the IEEE WIE goals and objectives.
Grants & Scholarships
IEEE Women in Engineering is pleased to offer pre-university, undergraduate, and graduate student scholarship opportunities. Please review eligibility rules to apply.

















