Dear IEEE WIE Community,
IEEE WIE recently organized a Chair-Elect Panel with the candidates Vickie Ozburn and Simay Akar Koehler, as they presented their vision, values, and strategic priorities for the future of IEEE WIE. The candidates have been nominated by the IEEE Women in Engineering for Chair-Elect, 2026, and Committee Chair, 2027-2028.
I had the pleasure of moderating this panel as the current IEEE WIE Chair.
Don’t forget to view the recording.
IEEE Hawaii Women In Engineering: In celebration of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Day, we proudly hosted a global virtual panel: “Thriving in an AI & Emerging Tech World: Opportunities and Challenges for Women Engineers” on June 23, 2025
The incredible IEEE WIE Poland Section hosted the panel, “Leaders Who Care: Life Beyond.” The panel brought together inspiring women leaders in one place, including IEEE WIE Global Chair, Winnie Ye, Mary Ellen Randall, R8 WIE Chair Emna Amri, Poland Section WIE Chair, Aleksandra Tuszy and R8 WIE Past Chair Wafa Ben Hmida.
2025 IEEE WIE Day: The 2025 WIE Day celebration sparked a remarkable surge in participation across WIE Affinity and Student Branch Affinity Groups, with an impressive 308 events—marking a significant increase from the previous year. This growth reflects the deepening engagement of our global membership and the enthusiasm for celebrating women in engineering.
To keep the momentum going, we’re inviting all members to vote in the People’s Choice Photo Contest—your vote could help your favorite entry win big and showcase the creativity and spirit of the WIE community!
IEEE WIE Podcast – Episode 3, “Balancing Work and Life in STEM Careers” released. I encourage you to listen to it to build boundaries, prevent burnout, and find balance in STEM.
IEEE WIE Distinguished Volunteer and Mentor series highlights a dedicated WIE volunteer who is well known for his/her notable contribution to IEEE WIE. In this issue we feature Susan Delafuente
Let’s continue to inspire and support each other in our professional journeys!
IEEE WIE Industry Experts Network—Connecting with industry is a cornerstone of IEEE WIE’s global presence, which includes students, early career professionals, and mid-to-senior-level executives. Invite these experts for your WIE Day celebrations.
IEEE WIE International Leadership Summits are happening globally. Check out the upcoming ones and join if you can. These events provide excellent opportunities for networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Best regards,
Dr. Winnie Ye
Chair, IEEE Women in Engineering
