When Dr. Rabab K. Ward stepped into her role as vice president of Educational Activities (EA) on the IEEE’s Board of Directors at the start of this year, she brought with her decades of relevant experience. Currently professor emeritus in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, Ward has served as IEEE director for … [Read more...] about Women to Watch– Dr. Rabab K. Ward: An Educator’s Educator
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IEEE Foundation Program Stories– Loderay Bracero Marrero: Creating Her Own Opportunities
There’s the expression “when one door closes, another opens” (attributed to Alexander Graham Bell!) and also the one about looking for a window instead, both meant to signify that the next opportunity is right around the corner. For Loderay Bracero Marrero, the expression might as well be, “When you see a door, open it.” The Ph.D., IEEE volunteer, and interdisciplinary climate … [Read more...] about IEEE Foundation Program Stories– Loderay Bracero Marrero: Creating Her Own Opportunities
IEEE Foundation Program Stories– Sound Detection Systems: Supporting Seniors With Hearing Loss
As we aim to hear more from women in engineering, to give them a louder voice in the field, and offer them a brighter, clearer platform, IEEE is making an investment in women, students, and those hoping to join the field. IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is building a cohort of experts who are educating and mentoring the future of the industry, students who are eager to learn, … [Read more...] about IEEE Foundation Program Stories– Sound Detection Systems: Supporting Seniors With Hearing Loss
Women to Watch– Embracing Sustainability: Burnett Lives Her Truth
“I feel like every opportunity is an opportunity to change somebody’s life for the better.” That is the philosophy that guides Brandi Burnett of Northrop Grumman, and it is the approach she took when deciding the topic for her presentation at the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Student Leadership Conference (SLC) in October 2022. She opted to speak about sustainability, an area that … [Read more...] about Women to Watch– Embracing Sustainability: Burnett Lives Her Truth
WIE from Around the World– Retaining Women in Academics: Education Efforts
Diversity is essential for problem solving in engineering as it yields better solutions and new ideas. However, including women in this field has encountered several challenges. Early childhood is a critical window when girls form ideas about what they can do. For this reason, it is necessary to educate parents on the potential opportunities for women in engineering. Similarly, … [Read more...] about WIE from Around the World– Retaining Women in Academics: Education Efforts