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About IEEE WIE

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists andIEEE WIE Logo with tagline, Innovate, Lead, Inspire inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

The WIE Mission

To inspire women and girls worldwide in STEM fields, fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

The WIE Vision

To be globally recognized for its contributions in broadening and inspiring participation in STEM fields.

Recognize the outstanding achievements of its members in STEM fields through nominations for IEEE Awards, IEEE WIE Awards, and public visibility for our members.

  • Enhance networking and promote membership in IEEE WIE through focused activities at major technical conferences.
  • Mentor and promote its members for leadership roles within IEEE and support their professional career advancement.
  • Support activities/opportunities for our members by expanding IEEE WIE Affinity Groups worldwide.
  • Inspire schools and colleges through outreach and mentoring programs to pursue their interests in STEM fields.
  • Recognize career development and achievements by promoting, endorsing, and supporting member grade advancement in IEEE membership.
  • Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of WIE members in engineering programs.
  • Collaborate with organizations to further develop best practices and strategies to promote the advancement of all individuals through expansion and broadening of the STEM fields.

  • Assist with forming new IEEE WIE Affinity Groups and support ongoing activities.
  • Recognize the outstanding achievements of its members in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.
  • Organize workshops at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in IEEE WIE.
  • Advocate leadership roles for its members in IEEE governance and career advancement in their professions.
  • Promote member grade advancement to the IEEE membership grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
  • Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into, and retention of its members in engineering programs.
  • Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high and high schools.

About IEEE WIE

Governance

The IEEE Women in Engineering Committee (WIEC) is a committee of the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board, reporting through the MGA Member Engagement and Life Cycle Committee (MELCC).

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WIE Committee

The IEEE Women in Engineering Committee (WIEC) is a committee of the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board, reporting through the MGA Member Engagement and Life Cycle Committee (MELCC).

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FAQ's

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IEEE WIE Brand

In order to maximize the ability for the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) brand to effectively reach all audiences, we must ensure that all materials maintain a consistent “look” and “theme.”

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