WECE Newsletter: February 10, 2020

February 10, 2020

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tasty Tuesdays

February 11, 2-3pm

ECEB 2015

Tasty Tuesdays is a chill space for you to stop by hang out with friends, do homework, and of course, grab some food ;) Whether it's for ten minutes or two hours, drop on by! We will also have our social committee meetings there every week, if you would like to meet the board or plan events with us :)

WECE Lean In: Healthy Relationships

February 12, 4-5:30pm

ECEB 2013

Come join WECE for our Healthy Relationships Lean In! Lean Ins are a safe space for group discussion to create a supportive community in ECE. Come to discuss and learn how to maintain or develop healthy relationships with your peers! All are welcome!

WECE Office Hours

February 13, 1-2pm for 220

WECE is holding office hours for ECE 220! We are also looking for a UA for ECE 120 and/or 210. Please email smaddi4@illinois.edu if you are interested.

WECE Galentine's Day

February 13, 5-7pm

TBA

Hey Girls Hey! It's almost Valentine's Day and what better way to celebrate than with your favorite tech ladies. Come out and enjoy a night of laughs and love

Outreach Committee Meeting

February 14, 3-4pm

ECEB 3013

Come and help work on our EOH project! This week we'll be breaking the project into smaller parts and continuing to plan.

Mentorship Committee Meeting

February 14, 4-5pm

Want to learn more about the WECE Mentorship Programs? Interested in helping plan Peer Mentorship, Professional Mentorship, Graduate Student Mentorship or Lean In Discussions? If so, join us! Contact kellypd2@illinois.edu with questions.

Technical Committee Meeting

February 16, 1-3pm

ECEB

Come work on the EOH project (Robo Painter Dog) and gain hands on experience and technical skills! Join the #Technical Slack channel for more information.

Next Generation School Camp Day

February 17, 9:30-11am OR 1:30-3pm

ECEB 3002

Come help students build telegraphs! We'll also be teaching them how to use the telegraphs to communicate with Morse Code! No training is necessary!

Membership Enrichment with Exec: Time Management

February 17, 5:30-6:30pm

ECEB 3015

Come join the WECE Exec board to learn and discuss fun topics for personal and professional growth! This week we are talking about time management. Food will be provided!

Peer Mentorship Board Game Night

February 18, 6-7:30pm

ECEB 2013

Join Peer Mentorship at our first event of the semester! This is an opportunity to meet everyone else involved in the program. Come and play games, eat food, and hang with some really great people!


External Opportunities

Capgemini: Celebrating women in STEM and business

February 19, 9:30-11am

Illini Union Room 404

Learn more about RISE, Capgemini's Summer leadership program, over casual conversation and breakfast!

Getting to Know Research Park

February 24, 12-1:30pm

Want to get to know the Research Park Employers? Maybe you want to learn the ins and outs about getting a job at research park? Come to our event where you can ask the employers at RP any questions you want AND get a chance to network with them. Free lunch will also be served!

The Nexus Fellowship: Finance and Technology

Application deadline: February 16

The Nexus Fellowship at DE Shaw & Co is a unique program that gives students insight into our firm and industry. Over three days in March at our New York City headquarters, fellows will participate in interactive case studies and seminars led by notable speakers and the firm’s analysts. They’ll also spend time with senior leaders of the firm, discuss career paths in finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees, and develop relationships with students from schools around the country. We provide a $1,500 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York City to ensure an immersive experience at our firm.

Bailey Undergraduate Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leadership

Application deadline: February 16

The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois - Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply.

BridgeUP: Helen Fellowship

The BridgeUP: STEM program at the AMNH is excited to announce that the application for the Helen Fellowship is now open. This fellowship is a one-year residency for post-baccalaureate self-identifying women to devote time immersed in computational scientific research and educational outreach at the AMNH. This fellowship is an initiative at the AMNH dedicated to increasing the diversity of the talent pipeline by providing underrepresented students access to the skills and tools required for the 21st Century.


Looking for ECE 120 and 210 UAs

If you are qualified to become a UA for ECE 120 and/or 210 please email: smaddi4@illinois.edu. You would be doing office hours for WECE for these classes. Great for your resume!


Alumni Database

If you are an alumni, we would love to stay in contact with you! If you would like to help WECE with professional development and help our current members, please fill out this form!


Interested in making websites?

If you are interested in helping with our WECE website or learning more about web applications or web design, fill out this form to get involved!


Sign up for committees!

Sign up for the committees you would like to join here.


Resume Book

If you're still looking for internships or full-time opportunities, submit your resume to the WECE Resume Book here to have your resume sent out to companies!


Join our group on Campus Groups

Join WECE on campus groups to get notifications for all our events and to RVSP and check-in to receive membership points here!


Join our WECE Slack Workspace

WECE uses Slack as a way to streamline communication between WECE members and committees, as well as a place for important announcements and upcoming events! Join our general channel here.


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