Orikou! Riko-chan Author: Sabrina Rizal When her friend’s knitting project turns into an oversized blanket, Riko-chan doesn’t panic, she codes! Realizing that knitting is just a sequence of stitches and rows, she writes a program that automatically resizes patterns based on measurements. With a few clicks, the perfect fit [...]
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 Madushan Ilangakoon, a dedicated WIE volunteer. IEEE WIE: How has your experience with IEEE WIE shaped your career and personal growth? Madushan: [...]
Dear IEEE WIE Community, Happy Fall! October has been a month of collaboration, inspiration, and connection — a true reflection of what WIE stands for. I had the privilege of joining IEEE PowerAfrica 2025 in Cairo, Egypt (28 September - 2 October) — my first visit to this incredible country! [...]
Orikou! Riko-chan Author: Zaynah Waheed Driven to help her friend Aiko, who has poor eyesight , engineering student Riko-chan develops AI Vision. After failed attempts , she creates a revolutionary system using camera detection and voice guidance that acts as Aiko's eyes. The technology gives Aiko the freedom to [...]
Orikou! Riko-chan Author: Karen Agreda When summer sun threatens Grandpa’s garden, young Riko-chan discovers the magic of agrivoltaics, turning sunlight into a harvest of hope. IEEE WIE Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE Note: Manga comics are read from the right frame to the left frame and from the top to [...]
