Women in Engineering
Empowering Collaboration and Engagement in Oceanic Engineering
At IEEE OES, we recognize the importance of expanding collaboration and engagement, and we are proud to support IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) in its mission to facilitate the global recruitment and retention of women in technical disciplines.
WIE Propel Program
About
The IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) recognizes the importance of fostering a vibrant early-career and gender-diverse community within its global membership. The Young Professionals (YP) and Women in Engineering (WIE) programs serve as key platforms for enabling this engagement. This manual outlines the structure, selection processes, responsibilities, and engagement mechanisms that guide the functioning of the YP and WIE programs.
The 2-year ambassador program is structured to enhance continuity in leadership, promote engagement-driven participation, and consolidate communication efforts. The intent is to make the programs more dynamic, inclusive, and impactful, providing clear pathways for leadership development and sustained contribution within the Society.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Organize panels/events during flagship conference & other OES activities.
- Contribute to OES-SYP Newsletter.
- Curate relevant job opportunities on the website.
- Represent the voice of WIE in relevant IEEE and OES forums.
- Submit at least 2 Beacon articles per year in consultation with the respective coordinators.
Ambassador Nomination Process
Eligibility & Sources
Applicants need to be endorsed by one of the following:
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- OES Chapter Chairs,
- Technology Committee Chairs,
- OES ExCom Member,
- OES AdCom Member,
- IEEE Senior member/ Fellow/ Life Member.
Required Documents
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- CV (2 pages max)
- Statement of Interest (must include OES/IEEE volunteering history)
- Endorsement letter/email
Deadline: 31st October of each year.
Start Date: 1st January of the following year.
Olaya Álvarez-Tuñón
WIE Ambassador, 2025-2026
Grace Mena Naranjo
WIE Ambassador, 2024-2025
Luyuan Peng
WIE Ambassador 2024-2025
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2023-2024 |
Nicole Macas |
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Sara Falleni |
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2022-2023 |
Dr. Giulia De Masi |
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Dr. Lu Ma |
Jacqueline Nichols
2025-Present
| 2018-2025 | Farheen Fauziya |
| 2015-2018 | Brandy Armstrong |
| 2013-2015 | Marinna Martini |
| Prior-2013 | Barbara Fletcher |
IEEE OES
Join our wave of student innovators
Those interested to join or start a student chapter can email the respective advisor or the VP
for Professional Activities at vp-professional-activities@ieeeoes.org.