Twin Cities Affinity Group
The IEEE Technical Committee on Women in Engineering (WIE) is dedicated to advancing, supporting, and empowering women in engineering, research, and technology professions worldwide. Aligned with the global mission of IEEE WIE, the committee fosters collaboration across diverse technical disciplines to promote inclusion, leadership development, and professional growth within the engineering and scientific community. Through international conferences, mentorship initiatives, networking programs, travel grants, workshops, and outreach activities, the committee actively works to strengthen participation and representation in STEM fields. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and genders to engage with our community and contribute to building a more diverse and innovative future for technology.
(Page Last Updated: 2026 June 21)
Upcoming Events
IIB Lecture Series – Improving the thermal performance of wearables and medical devices by the application of Phase Change Material (PCM)
👥 Open to all
Date & Location
June 30 12pm – 1pm, 2026
Women In Engineering Day – CELEBRATE • CONNECT • LEAD WITH INTEGRITY An evening of meaningful conversations, mentorship, and community — celebrating women in engineering and the leaders we’re becoming.
👥 all are welcome
Date & Location
June 30 4:30pm – 7pm, 2026
🍺 Forgotten Star Brewing Co. · Fridley, MN
Mapping the Invisible: Exposomics, Biosensing, and the Future of Health
👥 Open to all
Date & Location
Sep 14, 10 am to Sep 18, 6 pm, 2026
TBD -Minneapolis, Minnesota
Previous Events
IEEE Twin Cities Women in Engineering and ACM
OpenClaw, AI Agents & Open Source Roundtable
Date:
April 28, 2026
IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit – Twin Cities
Date:
September 19, 2025
IEEE WIE Twin Cities Affinity Group
Games and Networking Social Event
Date:
2025 June 25
Meet our Team
Patricia Khashayar
Chair
Lih Fang Chew
Vice-Chair
Chris Schober
Treasurer
Lakshmi
Priya Gopalsamy
Secretary
Sai Vineela Ganti
Technical Events Director