WECE Newsletter: February 24, 2020

February 24, 2020

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Tech Talk & Interviews

February 24, 5:30-6:30pm

ECEB 1013

Skyworks Solutions, Inc representatives will be on campus to talk about the company, their technologies and career opportunities that they have! They will be interviewing candidates the next day and the tech talk and networking time after might be a great opportunity to get an interview! Please carry your resume if you're interested. Food will be provided!

Python Workshop WECE x WCS

February 25, 6-7pm

ECEB 2017

Join us for an intro to Python workshop with WCS!

February General Meeting!

February 25, 7-8pm

ECEB 2013

Come out to our February GM! Learn all about our upcoming events and what we have been up to this semester, as well as how to get more involved. Food from Maize will be provided!

Tasty Tuesdays

February 25, 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's LeetCode Session

February 26, 5:30-6:30pm

ECEB 2013

Want to nail your tech interviews? Want a head start on LeetCode practice? Then come out!!!! An upperclassman will teach you basic strategies and algorithms commonly asked by most Fortune 500 companies. No experience required!

WECE Office Hours

February 27, 1-2pm for 220

February 28, 2-3pm for 120

WECE is holding office hours for ECE 220 and ECE 120!

Outreach Committee Meeting

February 28, 3-4pm

ECEB 2026

Come help out with our EOH project! This week we'll be characterizing the sensors we'll be using and connecting them to bluetooth.

Mentorship Committee Meeting

February 28, 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

March 1, 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 1

March 12, 9-10:30am

ECEB 2015

Come help teach young students how to code! They will be working with Edison robots, which are basically small programmable cars!

Next Generation School Camp Day 2

March 13, 9-10:30am

ECEB 3015

Come help teach young students how to code! They will be working with Edison robots, which are basically small programmable cars!


External Opportunities

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!

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.

Career & Life Coaching from Women at Stanford Business School

We’re 2020 Career & Life Coaching: 2nd year MBA students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. We have experience in consulting, product, marketing, and entrepreneurship. We have screened resumes, negotiated salaries, and conducted interviews at companies where you may apply. We offer a safe space to chat, just friend to friend. Here are some things we can help with: Finding Internships & Jobs: Can you help me with my resume, cover letter, interview prep, etc.? Internship & Job Offers: How do I understand and negotiate offers so I can make sure I make a fair salary? Career Path: I have a job lined up after graduation, but...WTF is a career path? Academics: Should I go to business school, and if so, what are the tradeoffs? Real Life Adulting: What to think through when moving to a new city after college, how to file your taxes (without an accountant), and more. Special price: $20 for a 30-minute virtual or live session until February 28. Learn more and schedule a session here. We would love to work with you!


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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