WIE Events at ECCE

WIE Distinguished Leaders Panel and Luncheon,

11:30 am to 12:45 pm on Monday Oct. 21st,

Room 131ABC Phoenix Convention Center

The IEEE ECCE Women in Engineering (WIE) Committee is excited to invite you to an inspiring and insightful panel discussion on the topic “Challenges and Triumphs: Empowering Future Leaders in Power Electronics.”

Join us for an inspiring and insightful panel discussion as our distinguished panelists discuss the challenges they have overcome to rise to leadership roles and highlight how they are supporting the next generation of leaders.

The discussion will be followed by an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding achievements. Be sure to arrive early and stay through the end for a chance to receive a special gift—quantities are limited! This is an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with leaders, and be part of an important conversation about empowering future leaders in engineering.

This event is open to everyone! Register now to reserve your spot!

WIE Breakfast

Sign Up for The WiE Travel Grant!

A travel reimbursement program has been established for participants who wish to attend the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE) 2024 which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, Oct. 20 – Oct. 24, 2024. This program, funded by the ECCE 2024 Organizing Committee, will reimburse part of the travel expenses (up to $500 from North America or Mexico and up to $1000 from the rest of the world) associated with the conference. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must:
  • Be a member of IEEE
  • Be available to attend the Women in Engineering (WiE) Event at the conference
  • Have a valid full registration fee receipt
Please note that recipients cannot receive other grants to attend ECCE 2024. Female identifying attendees will be given priority. Students are encouraged to apply for the ECCE 2024 Student Attendance Grants.
Interested applicants should complete the application form by July 8, 2024 with a valid proof of IEEE membership. E-mail notifications of travel awards will be sent by August 30, 2024. A check of $500 or $1000 will be issued to the awardees during the conference with W-9 (US citizens or permanent residents) or W-8 (non-US residents) tax form submission. We look forward to meeting you at ECCE 2024!
The ECCE 2024 WiE Committee
Email: ecce.wie.travel.grant@gmail.com

IEEE ECCE WiE Best Presentation Award

Dear Authors of Accepted Papers,
Step into the spotlight with IEEE ECCE 2024! We’re thrilled to extend an invitation for you to apply for the prestigious IEEE ECCE WiE Best Presentation Award.
The award recognizes exceptional presentation skills, innovative research, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. It celebrates the contributions of women in engineering and promotes excellence in our field.
Timeline:
Application open: July 22 2024
Submission deadline: Sep 30 2024
Announcement of winners: The result will be announced at IEEE ECCE WiE Monday Luncheon on Oct 21 2024.
How to Apply:
  • You MUST have a paper accepted at the conference as author or co-author and be the person to present it at the conference.
  • Your paper should be fully registered.
  • Women applicants are HIGHLY encouraged
  • You MUST prepare a video and send it according to the following rules:
    • The video length needs to be 3 minutes (+/-5 seconds) long
    • The paper information,  such as the title, authors, affiliations, if another woman is co-authoring the paper, etc., need to be included;
    • The video needs to be shared through cloud-based channels, such as Onedrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube, etc. Make sure to provide the link without requiring permission to view by anyone who has the link.
Evaluation:
  • The scope of this award is to have the presenters working on the clarity of thoughts and focus on the main concept of the paper: which the question to answer is and how.
  • The evaluation is based on 4 aspects:  impact, novelty, presentation, video quality.
  • The video, hence, will support the understanding of the whole paper, but in three minutes the focus should be on the novel concept or novel application of the work. Being comprehensive, though succinct, shall be the backbone supporting the effort of delivering a great presentation, ever!
Submission:
Please fill the following form to submit your application and link:  https://forms.gle/Lh9BKkonQsVPoj5j8
Don’t miss out on this unique chance to shine! Apply now and join us at IEEE ECCE 2024 for an unforgettable experience.
Best regards
IEEE ECCE WiE chairs
Qianwen Xu, Hong Li, Yunting Liu, Lakshmi Ravi