When I write an editorial, I try to be upbeat, inspire hope, and celebrate the wonderful individuals that we have been so fortunate to have in our IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) community. I am always amazed at the unique journeys that our members have experienced and the innovation that arose from each journey. No two stories are alike, yet, we cherish the same values, … [Read more...] about The Power of Curiosity: What’s Your Technology-Readiness Level? [Letter From the Editor]
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The Marques da Silva Family: We are who we are because of mom [Women to Watch]
We Are Who We Are Because of Mom The Marques da Silva Family When Cleuza Marques da Silva was studying agricultural engineering at the University of São Paulo in the 1970s, she was one of only a handful of female students. Fast forward 50 years and Cleuza, now retired, sits in her home in Brazil surrounded by her four daughters— Maíra, Denise, Soraia, and Mariane—all home for … [Read more...] about The Marques da Silva Family: We are who we are because of mom [Women to Watch]
Dr. Monica Patrascu: The Whole Story [Women to Watch]
On the fourth day of Worldcon 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland, Dr. Monica Patrascu stood on stage and posed a profound and unsettling question to the audience: What if you could continue to talk to your loved ones – or, at least, an AI version of them – after they have passed on? This talk was the result of Patrascu’s systems engineering work and years of research into death and … [Read more...] about Dr. Monica Patrascu: The Whole Story [Women to Watch]
Balancing Dreams: A heartfelt journey through work, motherhood, and breaking stereotypes [Women to Watch]
The days blur seamlessly into nights, each moment a delicate dance among the relentless demands of a career, the pursuit of academic excellence, and the never-ending responsibilities of managing a household. When my daughter was born, this balancing act transformed into an intricate tapestry woven with exhaustion, love, and unwavering determination. It felt as though the world … [Read more...] about Balancing Dreams: A heartfelt journey through work, motherhood, and breaking stereotypes [Women to Watch]
Madelyn Flickinger: Creating connections in medicine [Women to Watch]
Last summer, as 21-year-old Madelyn Flickinger and her fellow panelists prepared to share their experiences as transplant recipients, donors, and caregivers at the American Transplant Congress, they wondered whether medical professionals would take the time to sit in on a patient-led panel. By the time the presentation started, though, there were nearly a hundred people in the … [Read more...] about Madelyn Flickinger: Creating connections in medicine [Women to Watch]
