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About IEEE
IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.
IEEE, pronounced “Eye-triple-E,” stands for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The association is chartered under this name and it is the full legal name. To learn more about the association’s name, for more information please read the History of IEEE.
About IEEE WIE
MISSION & VISION
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.
IEEE WIE strives to…
- Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations
- Organize receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in WIE
- Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance, and career advancement for women in the profession
- Provide assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups, and support ongoing activities
- Promote IEEE member grade advancement for women to the 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 and high schools
About Women in IEEE – Texas A&M University, College Station Chapter
MISSION & VISION
Our goal is to represent the women inElectrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University.
IEEE WIE strives to…
- Foster a sense of community between the women engineers studying in the department and in the university.
- Establish a platform where concerns can be raised and conveyed through appropriate channels, as well as to represent the interests of women in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.
- Encourage recruitment of women into the department by mentoring and networking.
- Provide a better understanding of the diverse research groups within electrical and computer engineering at A&M.
