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Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering
(WECE)
Kickoff Meeting
August 21st, 2014
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Introductions
• Name• Major • Position in WECE
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About Us
• WECE was established in 2004 to support and encourage the success of female ECE students and to inspire and motivate young women to go into the engineering field
• How do we do this? – Academic Support– Professional Development– Outreach and Community Service– Social Events and Personal Development
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Events
• Information Sessions – Eaton (Power Management)– Harris (IT, Defense)– Airwatch (Mobile Management) – Norfolk Sothern (Railways)
• Weekly Workshops:– ECE Concentrations– Internships & Co-Ops– Undergraduate Research– Registration & Resumes– First Year Survival
• WIE Mentors & Mentees Program4
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Events
• Socials – Ice Cream Social– Pumpkin Carving and
Halloween Party – Holiday Party– Movie Night
• Community Service– Girl Scout STEM Expo– Team Buzz– First Lego League
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Why Get Involved in WECE?
• Expand your social network– Fellow members– Sponsors
• WECE Points– Expense paid trip to professional conference
• Women’s Leadership Conference
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How to Get Involved?
• Gain WECE Points– 1 Point: Attend weekly meetings– 3 Points: Attend Outreach and Social Events
• Join our Facebook page– Search for Women in ECE (WECE)
• Find study groups• Book trades/sales• Course scheduling advice• Event notifications• Special treat: ask peers for info on past semesters
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Upcoming Events
• August 26th: ECE RUSH (Klaus Atrium) 4 – 5pm
• August 28th: Google (Van Leer C340) 11am – 12pm
• August 29th: Freshman Ice Cream Social (TBA)
• September 13th: Girl Scout Super STEM Expo 9am – 1:30pm
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Bingo!
How to play:
• Mingle and ask a fellow member or officer 1 question• Answer truthfully and sign off on the appropriate block• Middle block = free space• Get 5 in a row or column or diagonal• Enjoy!
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