ieee region 1 winter meeting women in engineering darlene e. rivera, p.e. [email protected]...
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IEEE Region 1 Winter MeetingWomen in Engineering Darlene E. Rivera, P.E.
February 9th 2008
Introduction
2005-2006 NY Section WIE Affinity Group Chair
2006 NY Section Affinity Group of the Year 2007 NY Section Treasurer 2008 NY Section Treasurer Involved in other professional societies that
promote women (mentoring, leadership programs)
Personal Note Professional Engineer Communication Systems Design MTA Oversight of communication and power
capital projects Two beautiful children
WIE Mission and Vision:
Mission: Inspire, engage, encourage, and empower IEEE women worldwide.
Vision: A vibrant community of IEEE women and men innovating the world of tomorrow.
WIE Scopes of Interest
Scopes of InterestScope 1: Facilitate the development of programs
and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs.
Scope 2: Promote IEEE membership and retention of IEEE women members.
Scope 3: Enhance the career advancement of women in the profession.
IEEE Women in Engineering: RECOGNIZES women's outstanding achievements in electrical and electronics
engineering,
ORGANIZES receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in WIE
ADVOCATES women in leadership roles in IEEE governance
PROVIDES assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and supports ongoing activities
ADMINISTERS the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high school and high school
PROMOTES member grade advancement
FACILITATES the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs
WIE Organizational Chart
WIE Committee Organizational Chart
Role of WIE Regional Coordinator Act as a liaison between the Region and the WIE Committee Participate in WIE Committee meetings and report to the Region Director at regional
meetings on WIE status and activities Inform WIE Committee of local activities that might be of interest to the WIE
membership Facilitate the establishment of local IEEE WIE Affinity Groups within a Section
and/or Society, including student branches, in the regional area. Support Section Chairs in the establishment of WIE Groups helping identify
volunteers and training them. Maintain an advisory relationship with the local WIE Affinity Group and provide
guidance such as, new initiatives or assistance in the procurement of funds for activities that support the objectives of RAB
Provide support and guarantee that the WIE Groups in the Region maintain a good level of activity.
Be responsible for a permanent edition of an article or series of articles in whateverpublication the Region offers, both online and print.
Support the Membership Activities Vice Chair by supporting WIE scope of interest no.3: “Increase the participation of women within IEEE.”
Support WIEC activities and programs at the regional level Gather information of status of IEEE women members in the Region and
disseminate it.
2008 Region 1 WIE Affinity Groups Currently there are 8 WIE affinity groups in
Region 1 Boston-Valencia M Joyner Connecticut-Dr. Yunsi Fei Mid-Hudson- Rebecca Gott North Jersey-Kate Duncan New Hampshire-Jennifer Ng New York-Alexandra Gagliotta Springfield- Qi Qi Worcestor County, MA-Desiree A. Awizio (Interim
Chair)
Goals
1. Make existing WIE AGs more successful Increasing the number of WIE members and
volunteers Increase WIE member participation in Section
and Regional governance Increase WIE members participation in
technical societies Increase attendance of WIE members at IEEE
sponsored conferences
Goals
2. Increase the number of WIE AGs and student AGs
Encourage Regional WIE AGs to work closely with GOLD, PACE and SAC
Encourages new members to join WIE Provide opportunities for co-sponsorship of
professional development and networking sessions.
Region 1 WIE Meetings
One in-person meeting per year (Region 1 Joint SAC/GOLD/WIE Conference in NJ)
Quarterly Teleconferences Monthly activity reports-current activities,
future activities, needs (funding, manpower, etc.)
Visits to each Section to present on the value of forming WIE Affinity Group
Region 1 WIE website
Links to all Region 1 AGs websites Link to WIE newsletter and WIE magazine
(premier issue introduced January 2008) List of Regional women speakers
available for both technical and professional development talks
Region 1 WIE Awards
Encourage WIE AGs apply for WIE Affinity Group for the Year and Student WIE Affinity Group of the Year
Establish Section and Regional WIE Awards
Establish WIE scholarships at a Section Level
Region 1 WIE Training and Resources WIE organization and structure WIE Committee Operational Procedures
Manual WIEC teleconferences WIE newsletter and magazine Region 1 SAC/GOLD/WIE Conference How to Run a Successful WIE Affinity
Group
