Dr. Farheen Fauziya describes membership to the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) as a connection to “oceans of opportunities.” This is not just a clever play on words, but a sentiment echoed by many women who have taken advantage of OES activities alongside their careers in oceanic engineering and marine science over the years. In connecting to a network of their … [Read more...] about IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society WIE Panels OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITIES
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Brooke Teller: Bringing science to our youngest students
If methane were personified as a villain, what would it look like? Maybe a sinister figure, manipulative and cunning, with a malicious charm, able to stay invisible and undetectable? Perhaps there’d be an entire origin story, an arch nemesis, and an evil agenda. It’s the kind of project a student could really get into. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about Brooke Teller: Bringing science to our youngest students
At Your Cervix: A’magine and Renée Bergan
In 2005, sexuality educator A’magine was traveling throughout New York with four other gynecological teaching associates (GTAs), each using their own bodies to teach those training in the medical field how to perform breast and pelvic exams. The work of GTAs, unknown to many outside of the medical sphere, is a very intimate transactional experience that provides future doctors, … [Read more...] about At Your Cervix: A’magine and Renée Bergan
Pía Torres: Helping Others Forge Their Paths
Pía Torres is a role model in every sense of the word. The electronics engineer, teacher, founder, certified project manager and scrum master, and previous IEEE Women in Engineering Inspiring Member Award recipient has seen more than her fair share of obstacles, but not only did she never give up, Torres has worked to create opportunities for others so that they don’t struggle … [Read more...] about Pía Torres: Helping Others Forge Their Paths