Mission and Vision of IEEE WIE

The mission of IEEE WIE is to inspire, engage, encourage, and empower IEEE women worldwide.IEEE WIE envisions a vibrant community of IEEE women and men innovating the world of tomorrow.

IEEE WIE strives to

• Recognize women’s outstanding achievements in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations
• Organize receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and to promote membership in WIE
• Advocate women in leadership roles in IEEE governance and career advancement for women in the profession
• Provide assistance with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and support ongoing activities
• Promote IEEE member grade advancement for women to the membership grades of Senior Member and Fellow
• Facilitate the development of programs and activities that promote the entry into and retention of women in engineering programs
• Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior and high schools.