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GW SEAS Women in Engineering, Bringing change to the world. Dr. Saniya LeBlanc works to develop technologies that address the growing demand for energy.

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ASEE Diversity Award

The mission of the SEAS Center for Women in Engineering (WiE) is one of "Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging." WiE seeks to empower GW faculty, staff, students and alumni to become the best engineers they can be. We work to build confidence and knowledge about technology, expand leadership and tech skills, and fully leverage technology in support of academic and professional excellence.

WiE is uniquely positioned to leverage the resources of SEAS and of the federal research institutes, national policymakers, and technology innovators in and around the nation’s capital to increase our reach and efficacy, and thus ensure that women reach their fullest potential as engineers.

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ENGINEERING for women

And how SEAS graduates compare with their peers who earned engineering degrees from other schools.

Women who earn bachelor’s degrees in engineering who are still in the field 20 years later
(source: SWE 9/2018)

SEAS women who earn bachelor’s degrees in engineering who are still in the field 20 years later
(source: SEAS)

Salary of engineering graduates compared to their male counterparts
(source: SWE 9/2018)

Salary of SEAS engineering graduates compared to their male counterparts
(source: SEAS)

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GW WiE and CSPRI awarded DoD grant for Women Veterans Conference

The GW Center for Women in Engineering (WiE) and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI) were awarded a grant by the Department of Defense to host a conference for women veterans. Titled Closing the Gap, the conference addresses a crucial need to fill the growing cybersecurity talent gap.

Announcing the WiE Edible Car Competition Winning Team

Check out the 3-minute video of the GW 2020 Women in Engineering Edible Car Contest, which was held on February 24.

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Closing the Gap Conference: Women Vets in Cybersecurity - May 25, 2021

Closing the Gap Women Veterans > Cybersecurity Careers

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 8:00am to 5:15pm

Closing the Gap: A DoD Conference on Re-entry for Women Veterans into Cybersecurity Careers addresses two crucial needs: To fill the exponentially growing cybersecurity talent gap in the U.S., and to harness the potential of female U.S. veterans to fill the gap. The conference is specifically targeted to researchers, educators and decision-makers from academia, government and industry, focusing on issues and practices for smoothing the reentry for women veterans into the workforce, specifically in cybersecurity careers. Women veterans are also encouraged to participate.

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Dr Mona Zaghloul - Nanostructure for Sensors in Chemical & Biological Systems - April 14

WiE Webinar: Nanostructure for Sensors in Chemical and Biological Systems

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE presents a webinar in our SEAS Faculty Discussion Series featuring Dr. Mona Zaghloul, GW Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the first female faculty hired in GW SEAS. Dr. Zaghloul provides a unique view of the history of women in engineering and her research on nanostructure.

WiE Webinar: The Biomechanics of Human Birth

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE presents a webinar in our SEAS Faculty Discussion Series featuring Dr. Megan Leftwich, GW Assoc. Prof. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, as she talks about her fascinating study using models to simulate labor and delivery scenarios.

WiE Webinar: Our Stories

Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE presents a webinar in our SEAS Student Discussion Series featuring several students describing their unique backgrounds and experiences in their quest to become engineers.

WiE Webinar: On Securing Elections

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE presents a webinar in our SEAS Faculty Discussion Series featuring Dr. Poorvi Vora on the collaborative research she has conducted on statistical election tabulation audits, the Minerva audit.

GW & CVP Speaker Series: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM

Friday, January 29, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

GW and CVP continue their series of webinars on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM with an exploration of the hurdles to a STEM career and what can be done to increase representation and opportunities.

WiE Mentors Virtual Get-Together

Monday, January 11, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE Mentors are invited to meet, share and learn at a virtual get-together.

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GW SEAS Women in Engineering Webinar - What To Do After Graduation

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

WiE hosted an interactive, free WiE webinar presented with recent GW graduates. The webinar video is provided for viewing.

GW Usable Security and Privacy Lab Open House

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

The GWUSEC (GWU/Usable Security and Privacy) research lab is hosting an open house on Nov. 11 from 1100am-1230pm (EST). All are welcome to attend!

PICTURE A SCIENTIST - Free documentary screening

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

WiE and the GW Society for Women Engineers are proud to host a free screening of PICTURE A SCIENTIST, the 2020 Tribeca Award-winning feature-length documentary chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.

Women in Engineering: Charting the Path to Leadership

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

GW WiE and Alumni Relations are collaborating with CVP on a Speaker Series for Women in Engineering. The first event was held October 7, 2020. Download the Top Tips from the speakers here.

GW Women in Engineering Webinar Update - What's Happening during COVID-19

Monday, April 27, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us for an interactive, free WiE webinar designed to stay in touch, virtually bring together our SEAS community in this time of social distancing. Use the Eventbrite link provided to register and receive the Webex link and meeting ID.

Visit the WiE Table at the GW SEAS Job Fair

Friday, February 28, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Come and chat with WiE during e-Week, February 28

WiE Mock Interviews during EWeek - Apply Today

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:15pm

Planning your next job or internship interview? Gain confidence and experience in a 20-minute mock interview with an experienced engineering professional.

The WiE Edible Car Contest

Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:45pm

GW Engineering Students will compete in the WiE Edible Car Competition during e-Week. Come and join in the fun! Co-sponsored by GW SWE and GW Engineering Council.

WiE Panel: The World Beyond College: What it's Really Like to be a Female Engineer

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Learn from (and engage with) a star panel of female engineering professionals who will describe their experiences - challenges and opportunities - as engineers in the workforce. Q&A, and Reception/Mixer included. Featuring leaders from Mastercard, CGI and the US Department of Education.

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