Women in Engineering (WIE)
IEEE Toronto Women in Engineering is our local affinity group of the IEEE
Women in Engineering Committee (WIEC) which is appointed by, and reports
directly to, the IEEE Board of Directors. The scope of interest is:
- Gather and disseminate information regarding the status of women and initiatives for, by and on behalf of women in engineering and science.
- Enable mentoring and education programs within IEEE and make available information regarding gender related educational issues which may improve the entry into, and the retention of women in engineering programs.
- Increase the participation of women within IEEE.
- Address ways to improve the climate for women in IEEE and the workplace.
Upcoming and Past Events »
News
| April, 2009 |
On March 3, 2009, the IEEE WIE-Toronto affinity group held a panel discussion entitled "Becoming a Successful Engineer" at Ryerson University.
Read more about the event: article, brochure, and event page. Some photos from the event below:
Click photos to enlarge
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| November, 2008 |
IEEE WIE-Toronto affinity group held a seminar entitled “Winning in Life” on Friday October 24, 2008 at the University of Toronto. The 20 members in attendance started out by partaking of refreshments while engaging in a bit of networking and socializing.
Following this, Dr. Ferial El-Hawary, Chair and Director of IEEE Canada, addressed the gathering. To start, she brought us up to date on the achievements of the IEEE/Women in Engineering Organization, which we found inspiring. This was followed by her talk on “Winning in Life”. Among the things she shared with us were some of the elements that played an important role in her career success. Afterwards, the participants worked in small groups to discuss their personal ‘secret of career success’. From the debriefing afterwards the following discussion points were identified:
- The major elements of a successful leader.
- The importance of goal setting at all stages of life.
- The saving in time and energy resulting from having a written plan of our goals.
- Develop a better understanding of self, identify interests, and cultivate the necessary connections.
- Be a mentor as well as a mentee.
- Be assertive, take ownership of accomplishments and ideas
View photos from the event on the announcement page. |
| October, 2008 |
The symposium proceedings and presentation slides for the highly successful Symposium on Alternate Energy and Global Synergy held on July 15, 2008, have been archived here. |
| July 15, 2008 |
The IEEE Toronto WIE Affinity Group co-organized the Symposium on Alternate Energy and Global Synergy along with IEEE Toronto Section and Ryerson University. See the symposium brochure for details. |
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Visda Vokhshoori, former Chair of the IEEE Toronto Section Women in Engineering Affinity Group and Vice-chair of the Computer Chapter, is recognized at the 2006 AGM for her excellent service to the IEEE Toronto Section. See her bio here.
Congratulations to Visda for her leadership in organizing many interesting WIE and Computer Chapter seminars and social events. |
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The formation of the Toronto Section WIE affinity group (chapter) was approved
on March 24, 2004. Officers were elected on April 2, 2004.
For more information on WIE affinity groups, please
view the linked IEEE web page.
Photo at left above shows (from left) Visda - Vice Chair, Joan - Chair
and Anna - Secretary.
Photo at right above taken at the June 8 Dinner Meeting.
Click photos to view larger image.
Subsequently, Visda became the Chair and Anna the Vice Chair.
Toronto WIE Affinity Group recognized by the IEEE WIE
Committee for achievement. The Certificate displayed in the centre was awarded to this group
as the runner-up for the 2004 Women in Engineering Affinity Group of the Year
- see centre image (click to enlarge).
| Chapter Chair
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Behnaz
, biography |
| Chapter Vice Chair
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Sanam , biography |
| Chapter Treasurer |
Sylvia
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| Chapter Public Relation Lead |
Kiran |
| Chapter Membership Development Lead
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Anna , biography |
| Chapter Secretary
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Marjan M. , biography |
| Upcoming Events
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| October 29, 2009 |
President Panel
Registration required
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| Past Events
(† indicates event photos added)
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| August 28, 2009 |
Women in Engineering in Medicine and Biology |
| March 3, 2009 |
Becoming a Successful Engineer † |
| February 23, 2009 |
Why I became an Engineer? (testimonials) |
| February 19, 2009 |
IEEE Member Only Event (General Meeting) |
| October 24, 2008 |
Winning in Life –
including an Update on IEEE/Women In Engineering,
and Networking with other Women Engineers † |
| August 14, 2008 |
Getting Organized Once and for All |
| July 17, 2008 |
Are You Living The Life You Want? Success is your Birthright! |
July 15, 2008
updated content |
Symposium on Alternate Energy and Global Synergy |
| June 24, 2008 |
The Art of Presentation |
| November 15, 2007 |
Understanding the Life Cycle of Organizational Change Management |
| November 1, 2007 |
Solar Photo Voltaic as an Investment †
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| October 25, 2007 |
Invited to a Party? – Please RSVP! : Dining & Wining Protocol and Etiquette † |
| October 18, 2007 |
Your Color Vitamins: Personal Colors and Effects on People |
| September 27, 2007 |
Attention! Your Body is Talking: Body Language & Communication Image |
| September 22, 2007 |
Networking Get-together |
| September 20, 2007 |
Etiquette in Networking: Netiquette |
| Every Saturday, July 7 to August 4, 2007 |
Professional Practice Examination (PPE) Study Group |
| June 23, 2007 |
Networking Get-together † |
| May 3, 2007 |
Student Networking Event |
| April 12, 2007 |
Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing |
| April 10, 2007 |
Student Networking Event |
| February 28, 2007 |
A celebration of Engineering |
| February 10, 2007 |
28th Annual Orchid Show! |
| January 29, 2007 |
Reliability of Distribution Systems |
| January 25, 2007 |
Personal Colours |
| October 26, 2006 |
Hybrid Cars |
| August 10, 2006
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Toyota Plant Tour
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| July 20, 2006
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Creative Thinking
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| June 25, 2006
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Natural Networking
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| April 27, 2006
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The Professional Engineer Designation
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| March 16, 2006
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Smart Women Finish Rich
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| February 23, 2006
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From Financial Markets to Energy Markets
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| November 24, 2005
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Time Management - How to Maximize your Effectiveness
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| October 27, 2005
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Introduction to Wind Energy - Wind Energy
in Ontario
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| September 8, 2005
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Mentoring Event
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| August 4, 2005
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Automatic Lung Parenchyma Evaluation from
Pulmonary CT Images
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| June 16, 2005
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Leading Women Overcome Obstacles on the
Way Up
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| April 22, 2005
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How to have an effective meeting with your manager
+ WIE Affinity Group First Anniversary Celebration |
| March 23, 2005
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Claim Your Career Equity
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| February 17, 2005
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The View from the Top - An On-line Chat Event
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| January 12, 2005
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Wen-do - a Women's Self Defense Workshop
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| October 21, 2004
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To Efficiently Improve Communication and
Eventual Well-being
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| July 21, 2004
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Project Management - Completing Projects with Success
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| June 8, 2004
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Life Balance
General Interest Dinner Meeting |
| April 2, 2004
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IEEE Toronto Women in Engineering
First General Interest Meeting † |
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