WIE is dedicated to important issues
for Women Engineers
RECOGNIZES
women's outstanding achievements in electrical and electronics engineering through
IEEE Awards nominations
ORGANIZES receptions
at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership
in WIE
PROMOTES IEEE
Member Grade advancement for women to the grades of Senior Member and Fellow
ADVOCATES women
in leadership roles in IEEE governance
PROVIDES assistance
with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and supports ongoing activities
ADMINISTERS the IEEE Student-Teacher and
Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior and
high schools
WIE Scopes of Interest
Gather and disseminate information regarding the status of women and initiatives
for, by and on behalf of women in engineering and science.
Enable mentoring and education programs within IEEE and make available information
regarding gender related educational issues which may improve the entry into,
and the retention of women in engineering programs.
Increase the participation of women within IEEE.
Address ways to improve the climate for women in IEEE and the workplace.