Mission Statement
IEEE Women in Engineering (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
- ADVOCATES women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession
- PROVIDES assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and supports ongoing activities
- PROMOTES IEEE Member Grade advancement for women to the grades of Senior Member and Fellow
- FACILITATES the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs
- ADMINISTERS the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior and high schools
UCONN IEEE Women in Engineering is our local affinity group of the IEEE Women in Engineering Committee (WIEC) which is appointed by, and reports directly to, the IEEE Board of Directors. The scope of interest is:
- 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.