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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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Mission

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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EVENTS

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WiE is 3! A Conversation with Harvey Mudd President, Dr. Maria Klawe

WiE is 3! A Conversation with Harvey Mudd College President, Dr. Maria Klawe.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

A conversation with Harvey Mudd College President, Dr. Maria Klawe. Cupcake reception to follow

SEAS the Opportunity: Alumni Panel & Speed Networking for Graduate Students

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Gain valuable tips on networking from our SEAS alumni panel and then put them into practice during speed networking.

Prof. Leila Farhadi Webinar January 27, 2022

WiE Webinar: Understanding the Land’s Water, Energy and Carbon Cycles

Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Interested in space-based research? Join the WiE webinar in the continuing series of SEAS Faculty Discussions, featuring Prof. Leila Farhadi, GW Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

What to do Next Summer?

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Will it be an internship, a job, a research project, or a break? Hear various views on the choices you'll have for Summer activities.

Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor, November 19, 12 pm

Who Says Engineering Isn't Creative?

Friday, November 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Dr. Cranor, master quilter, photographer, computer scientist, entrepreneur, director of CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory, distinguished CMU professor, and more, shares her holistic approach to life, academia, industry and social activism.

Our Research Journeys

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Thinking of getting involved in research but not sure how – or even why? Join this event as we learn from GW engineering students about their research experience, how it has impacted them, and how they see themselves growing as students, as researchers, and as practitioners in their chosen fields.

Welcome to Graduate Students - Webinar

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 9:30am to 10:30am

As we begin the 2021-2022 academic year emerging from a restrictive COVID environment, the GW SEAS Center for Women in Engineering (WiE) and the Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services invite you to a virtual Welcome to our newest graduate students.

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 was 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 were also encouraged to participate.

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.