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 is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.

There are more than 430,000 IEEE members in more than 160 countries. The IEEE publishes a third of the world’s technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics and is a leading developer of international standards that underpin many of today’s telecommunications, information technology, and power generation products and services.

The IEEE’s roots go back to 1884 when electricity began to become a major influence in society. There was one major established electrical industry, the telegraph, which since the 1840s had come to connect the world with a data communications system faster than the speed of transportation. The telephone and electric power and light industries had just gotten underway.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,  Check out the History of IEEE.

IEEE WIE AFFINITY GROUP

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their academic interests in a career in engineering and science.

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

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.

PLEDGE

“IEEE WIE pledges to work towards gender-diversified panels at all IEEE meetings, conferences, and events, including our own.”

Learn more about the WIE Pledge

IEEE WIE STRIVE TO :

1. Provide assistance with the formation of new IEEE WIE Affinity Groups and support ongoing activities.

2. Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.

3. Organize workshops at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in IEEE WIE.

4. Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession.

5. Promote member grade advancement for women to the IEEE membership grades of Senior Member and Fellow.

6. Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into, and retention of, women in engineering programs.

7. Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high and high schools.

IEEE WIE by the Numbers

The “IEEE WIE by the Numbers 2022” infographic highlights IEEE WIE membership, events, and Affinity Groups around the world.

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