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
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
| IIB Lecture Series – Improving the thermal performance of wearables and medical devices by the application of Phase Change Material (PCM) | June 30, 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. | June 30, 2026 | |
ACM-IEEE Twin Cities | Multimodal AI, Enterprise Adoption & Community Showcase | May 26, 2026 | |
| IEEE Twin Cities Women in Engineering and ACM OpenClaw, AI Agents & Open Source Roundtable | April 28, 2026 | |
| IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit – Twin Cities | September 19, 2025 | |
| IEEE WIE Twin Cities Affinity Group Games and Networking Social Event | June 25, 2025 |
Meet our Team
Patricia Khashayar
Chair
Lih Fang Chew
Vice-Chair
Chris Schober
Treasurer
Lakshmi
Priya Gopalsamy
Secretary
Sai Vineela Ganti
Technical Events Director