1. Region 1 Coordinator – Denise Griffin
Women in Engineering
Region 1 Coordinator – Denise Griffin
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2. About IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the largest  international professional organizations dedicated to  promoting women engineers and scientists, and inspiring  girls around the world to follow their academic interests in  a career in engineering and science.
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3. How far “WIE” have come….
24,000 members in 100+ countries
15,000+ student members
800+ Affinity Groups and Student Branch Affinity Groups
10 summits on 6 continents
4 WIE Awards
Award winning WIE Magazine
What’s going on in the Region?....

4. Affinity Groups and Student Branch Affinity Groups*
Region 1
Affinity Groups and Student Branch Affinity Groups*
Boston North Jersey
Columbia University* New Hampshire (joint with YP)
Connecticut New York
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering* New York City College of Tech*
Long Island Princeton/Central Jersey
Maine Schenectady
Mid-Hudson Springfield
New Jersey Coast Worcester County
Worcester Polytechnic Institute*
There are 26 professional IEEE sections in the Northeast Region, half of which have a WIE affinity group
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5. Boston New Jersey Coast Schenectady
Most Active Sections
Boston
New Jersey Coast
Schenectady
Highlighted Events
Boston: E-Net Cruise, Corporate Sponsored Meetings, Holiday Lunch
New Jersey Coast: Tech Talks, Social Event (Anniversary)
Schenectady: Professional Development Talks, Talk with Mayor of Albany
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6. Goals for 2018 More Affinity Groups
Especially Student Branches (students are the future of IEEE)
Each section participation in one Region WIE Roundtable event
New in 2018 focused on Best Practices/Greatest Challenges
Increased section representation in the R1/R2 WIE Forum East
Two professional development or K-12 Outreach events per year
Increased submissions from sections to newsletters
Should be easy if you have 2+events per year! 
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7. Resources Available to You
Vtools
Registration for Meeting and Gather Attendee Info!
Web Hosting and Social Media
WIE Roundtables in 2018
Teleconferences
Society Liasons
SAMIEEE for statistics
WIE Website:
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8. WIE is not just “for” women
Both genders support the goal of ensuring that 100%, not 50% of the population is engaging in STEM
Consider having high profile men supporters “champions” at events who can further the mission
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9. What Would YOU Like to See?
WIE welcomes fresh ideas and new leadership
Think outside the box about ways in which WIE can have an impact and run with it
Remember: Focus on diversity can increase overall IEEE ACTIVE and SUSTAINED membership
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10. Questions?
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