The Women in Engineering affinity group of IEEE NITK aims to increase inclusivity and acceptance in tech on campus. We coordinate events and mentorship programs to inspire our colleagues and other women and girls to pursue a career in engineering. It is a professional organisation dedicated to promoting technical interests among women engineers and scientists.
It was launched on February 18th 2009 by Prof. Marimuthu, the R10 WiE Coordinator. Our mission is to inspire, engage, encourage, and empower IEEE women student members and facilitate the recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines globally.
The event was an interactive domain orientation session organized by IEEE NITK to introduce second-year students to the opportunities available in the computer, electronics and core engineering fields. It was held because many juniors enter college unsure about which domain suits them, and hearing directly from the seniors who have great experience in those fields gives them a clear, realistic picture of the options, the skills involved and the paths that follow. The speakers covered software and computing opportunities, electronics options such as WISH, and core engineering avenues, after which an open one-on-one session let students ask their individual queries and get them cleared. The session mainly benefited second-year students by helping them make informed choices, and it also helped the society leaders connect with prospective members, strengthening interest in IEEE activities and in the technical community on campus. Overall, it was a fun, interactive and informative session.