The Western Australia Section WIE affinity group aims to nurture and support diversity in engineering. Our view is holistic – peace and satisfaction can be gained through a balance of career, lifestyle and community. We also aim to work with other groups with similar goals.
Vision: To promote diversity in engineering by providing information and support to individuals in the areas of career, lifestyle and community.
WAWIE is part of the IEEE’s worldwide WIE group, which has the following interests and issues:
WIE is dedicated to important issues for Women Engineers
RECOGNIZES women's outstanding achievements in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.
ORGANIZES receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in WIE.
ADVOCATES women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession.
PROVIDES assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and supports ongoing activities.
PROMOTES IEEE Member Grade advancement for women to the grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
FACILITATES the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs.
ADMINISTERS the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior and high schools.
WIE Scopes of Interest
Scope 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.
More information on IEEE WIE is available through https://ieee.org/women