ABOUT WIE

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the largest international professional

organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls
around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering.

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

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
IEEE WIE is led by a diverse body of elected and appointed volunteer members. The
governance structure includes boards for operational areas, as well as bodies representing
members in the 45 Societies and technical Councils and ten worldwide geographic
regions. The WIE Committee (WIEC) is responsible for facilitating the development of
programs and activities that…

 Promote entry and retention of women in engineering programs

 Enhance career advancement for women in the profession
 Promote IEEE membership and retention of IEEE women members
I am an engineer.
I change the world. 
In their own words, women engineers tell of the trials and triumphs of lives dedicated to
advancing technology for humanity.
Find out why membership in IEEE Women in Engineering plays a significant role in their lives.

How do I join IEEE WIE?

If you are already an IEEE member, login to myIEEE and choose “Add Services”.
If you are not an IEEE member, click on “Join Now” to first join IEEE (you must an IEEE
member in order to become a IEEE WIE member). You can add WIE to your membership
options.
WIE dues are US$25 annually and free to IEEE Student Members, Graduate Student
Members, and Life Members.

What are the benefits of joining IEEE WIE?

IEEE Women in Engineering members can meet colleagues with similar interests in
promoting women in engineering and technology and participate in activities that support the
IEEE WIE mission.
IEEE WIE offers a wide array of benefits and discounts to its members, including…

 Discounted registration to the IEEE WIE Annual International Leadership Conference,

Leadership Summits, and other IEEE WIE events
 Access to IEEE WIE award-winning magazine 2 issues/yr
 Access to IEEE WIE  Newsletter
 IEEE WIE awards, scholarships, and travel grants
 Participate in exclusive IEEE WIE contests
 Volunteer opportunities
 Appointments to IEEE WIE Committee
 Member Grade advancement support