Women in engineering and STEM fields invest years building specialized skills, advancing their careers, contributing to innovation and often balancing responsibilities at home and caring for family. Yet one critical aspect of financial security is often overlooked: protecting the ability to continue earning an income. A disability, whether caused by [...]
This article was originally published in The Institute. If you credit luck instead of skill for your professional accomplishments, and if you struggle to accept praise, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. If so, you aren’t alone. Nearly 70 percent of high-achieving adults experience it, according to an article in [...]
Attribution: This article was originally featured in The Economic Times Synopsis IEEE president-elect Mary Ellen Randall wants more girls in engineering—and says role models, not just curriculum tweaks, are key. From AI standards to STEM trucks in India, she’s pushing for change that’s hands-on, human and global. It is an [...]
Article by Ritu Walia In the past few months, I’ve had enlightening conversations with fellow tech professionals, especially women engineers, about career transitions and how global economic shifts are influencing their paths. It became clear that even the most obvious strategies, when structured thoughtfully, can make a tremendous difference for [...]
Mónica Karel Huerta, received her M.Sc. degrees in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) Venezuela in 1999 and 1994, respectively, and her Ph.D. degree (cum laude) in telematics engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain) in 2006. She is with the Telecommunications and Telematics Research [...]
Pía Torres - Pia is an electronics engineer, social entrepreneur & change maker. She also excels at project management, innovation, continuous improvement & works as a sustainability specialist. Pia works as a Roboteam initiative Manager. IEEE WIE Argentina Ed-Tech initiative to inspire STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to [...]
Marisabel Rodríguez is a seasoned electronic engineer with a Master’s in Telecommunications. As a Manager for AI and Security Practices at Google Cloud, she leads large-scale global initiatives, driving innovation in cutting-edge technologies. Deeply committed to promoting equity in STEM, Marisabel advocates for increasing female participation in engineering, serving on [...]
Danielle Bandeira de Mello Delgado has been a STEM professional for 22 years. She is an electrical engineer, lawyer, holds a teaching degree in professional and technological education, and is a master and Ph.D. in Renewable Energy. A senior member of IEEE, she is currently the WIE coordinator in Region [...]
