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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!