WIE (Women in Engineering)

is dedicated to important issues for Women Engineers

Carole CareyIEEE Region 2 Meeting

Philadelphia, PA22 - 23 February 2003

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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.

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WIE Scopes of Interest (cont’d)

Increase the participation of women within IEEE.

Address ways to improve the climate for women in IEEE and the workplace.

www.ieee.org/women

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WIE Committee (WIEC)

IEEE Bylaw I-306.20 Standing Committee of, and reports to,

the IEEE Board of Directors. Members: 8 appointed by BOD

including 1 student (non-voting) member.

3 USA, 2 Spain, 1 Sweden, 1 Bolivia, 1 Colombia (S)

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Membership

Bylaw I-107, establish IEEE WIE membership organizational unit.

Open to any member of IEEE Requires payment of WIE dues ($25) Waived for Life Members and students.

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Board Liaisons

EAB IEEE – USA PSPB

RAB TAB AWARDS

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About WIE Activities

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

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About WIE Activities (cont’d)

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

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Regional Coordinators

Region 1 Region 2 * CCC Region 3 Region 4 Region 5

Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10

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World Regional Map

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WIE Subcommittee

Awards: wie-award@ieee.org Chapters: wie-chapter@ieee.org Memberships: wie-member@ieee.org

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Affinity Group (AG)

Affinity groups provide the opportunity for members to network at a local level.

Two Types Affinity Group for members Student Branch Affinity Group for

students (need Faculty Advisor)

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Benefits of AG

* Section Rebate Postings WIE Newsletter and WIE website. Borrow WIE Forum videotape for affinity

group meetings. Free WIE membership promotional items for

affinity group meetings and events Free website hosting WIE Affinity Group Funding - $200 startup

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Affinity Groups

Region 1 - Mid Hudson *Region 2 – Washington

Area (DC. Balto, NoVa) Region 3 – Eastern

North Carolina Region 4 – Chicago (in

progress) Region 5 – Central

Texas, South Plains

Region 6 – Coastal Los Angeles

Region 7 – Univ of British Columbia

Region 8 – Spain, Switzerland

Region 9 – Colombia (SB)

Region 10 – Kerala

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Forming an Affinity Group

Recruit six IEEE members (founding AG) Need someone to be responsible for the AG

until the first meeting is held and the Officers are formally appointed

Need your Section's Chief Officer approval. After that, you must keep a certain level of

activity (at least two activities per year, and a roster of the members.

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URL’S

Affinity Group: http://services3.ieee.org/organizations/committee/women/chapter.html

Web hosting: http://ewh.ieee.org/

Newsletter: http://services3.ieee.org/organizations/committee/women/news.html

STAR: http://services3.ieee.org/organizations/committee/women/star.html

Request funding ( $200 subsidy) http://services3.ieee.org/organizations/committee/women/funding.html

www.ieee.org/women

Public correspondence: women@ieee.org

Questions, IEEE WIE Admin:

c.loh@ieee.org

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3 Items for R2 Priorities

Improve the image of Engineers. Support more Member Professional

Development Conferences (MPACs). Expand formation of Affinity Groups

(WIE, GOLD).

Thank you!