The purpose of this award is to recognize an undergraduate/graduate student member of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) who has overcome barriers to pursue engineering and/or who has made a personal impact in their community through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling one or more of the IEEE WIE goals and objectives.
2024 IEEE WIE Inspiring Student Member of the Year
Winner: Mishel Anjalika (R10) (Pictured)
“As a dedicated member of IEEE Women in Engineering, I am passionate about empowering others to pursue their dreams in STEM. The strength of teamwork and creativity inspires me to break barriers, challenge the status quo, and redefine what’s possible.”
Honorable Mention: Gaurav Pathak (R10)
Honorable Mention: Sneha Narasimhan (R3)
2025 Submissions Window
Opens: 1 January 2025
Closes: 31 March 2025
Scope
One award annually
Eligibility
- An IEEE Student Member or Graduate Student Member as of the submission deadline
- A member of IEEE WIE for at least two consecutive (2) years
- Must not be a past recipient of the IEEE Women in Engineering Inspiring Student Member of the Year Award
Basis Of Selection
- Letters of Endorsement by professors and fellow members
- Service to IEEE WIE at Student Branch, Section or Society level
- Service to non-IEEE professional/technical organizations
- Candidates will be evaluated based on their IEEE WIE volunteer participation and community involvement; not on academic achievement
Nomination Package
- Completed nomination form, completed by the nominator
- Two (2) letters of endorsement
Selection Committee
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The winner will be recommended by the IEEE WIE Awards Subcommittee and approved by the IEEE WIE Committee.
Prize
- Certificate of Recognition
- Cash prize US$500
Instructions & Guidelines For Award Nominations
Nominators can submit nominations, endorsers can upload endorsement letters all within the online system.
Please email wie-award@ieee.org if you have any questions about this award or the IEEE WIE Awards process.