Many young people join IEEE and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) because they are told it will be good for their career advancement and will offer them great networking opportunities. Although this may be the hook that attracts them to join as students, it is the impactful experiences they participate in that keep them engaged as members long after they have earned their first … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor– Champions of Change
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WIE From Around the World– Women Empowerment Gemstone Project—Zambia: Vision Accomplished
Women empowerment continues to be on the agenda for many governments, international organizations, and nongovernment organizations as well as being the fifth Sustainable Development Goal, indicating the importance of equality and equity. For more about this article see link below. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10299533 For the open access PDF link of this article … [Read more...] about WIE From Around the World– Women Empowerment Gemstone Project—Zambia: Vision Accomplished
Career Advisor– Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Women in Industry and Academia: Turning the Tide
My journey of discovery and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) began with a background rooted in electronics and robotics. Several years of experience in industry and academia have provided many insights into the enormous potential and exciting possibilities this field holds. I got my Ph.D. degree focusing on AI and CV, where I … [Read more...] about Career Advisor– Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Women in Industry and Academia: Turning the Tide
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
Women to Watch– Dr. Rabab K. Ward: An Educator’s Educator
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