Introducing IEEE WIE to the freshers

Description

The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Student Branch Affinity Group at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organized an introductory session dedicated to the incoming freshers batch. The primary objective of this event was to familiarize new undergraduate students with the global IEEE WIE network and its mission to inspire, engage, and empower women in STEM fields. During the session, the executive committee provided a comprehensive overview of WIE's core values, the professional and academic benefits of IEEE membership, and the affinity group's vision for the community. The presentation outlined the roadmap for the upcoming academic year, highlighting planned skill-building workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities. The event successfully engaged the freshers, offering them a clear understanding of how the student branch supports leadership development and technical excellence. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, encouraging the new batch to actively integrate into the university's computing and engineering community.