IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)

IEEE WIE was officially formed in 1994 and is a committee of the IEEE Board of Directors. As of 1 January 2012, WIE became a committee of the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB). IEEE WIE is devoted to promoting the advancement of women in the IEEE fields of interest as well as encouraging youth to pursue careers in science and engineering.

  • 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.
  • Vision: To be globally recognized for its contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. Our goal is to facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally. We envision a vibrant community of IEEE women and men collectively using their diverse talents to innovate for the benefit of humanity.

2023 Region 2 Women In Engineering Chair
Dr. Maryam Alibeik
maryamalibeik@ieee.org

 

How to form an IEEE WIE Affinity Group

ChaptersIEEE WIE ChairContact Information
Baltimore SectionYuji Zhangyujizhang@ieee.org
Columbus SectionHelen Winfreyhwinf00@gmail.com
Dayton SectionTara Carrolltara.carroll@ieee.org
Washington SectionSarah Beretichsarahb@ieee.org
Lehigh Valley SectionBonnie Rohdebrohde@albright.edu
Philadelphia SectionBo Sundrbethsun@gmail.com
Pittsburgh SectionMartin Londonmlondon@alumni.scu.edu
Southern New Jersey SectionDana Whickerorbspider8@yahoo.com
Susquehanna SectionSusan Lemieuxsxl59@psu.edu
Northern Virginia SectionPinping Sunpinpingsun@ieee.org