About IEEE WIE

About IEEE WIE

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.

About IEEE

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

The WIE Mission

To connect, support, and inspire women and girls worldwide, and facilitate their recruitment and retention in STEM fields, fostering technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

The WIE Vision

To be globally recognized for its contributions in broadening and inspiring participation in STEM fields.

IEEE WIE Strives To

• Provide assistance with the formation of new IEEE WIE Affinity Groups and support ongoing activities.
• Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.
• Organize workshops at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in IEEE WIE.
• Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession.
• Promote member grade advancement for women to the IEEE membership grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
• Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into, and retention of, women in engineering programs.
• Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high and high schools.