Mission & Vision: “To be the most renowned University Student Branch which aims to improve the participation of women in the field of engineering and empower women in their respective fields.”
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is an international organization that was established to promote and inspire women around the world to step towards the world of Engineering. Our student branch affinity group, the IEEE WIE Student Branch of the University of Colombo School of Computing, was established in 2017 to improve women’s participation in electrical and electronic engineering across universities and schools. Our goal is to empower women from all walks of life to excel in their respective fields. We are committed to providing a platform for undergraduate students to showcase their talents and build their network in the IT industry. Our events aim to enhance both technical and soft skills of participants, empowering them to succeed in their careers. Our flagship event, Hackaholics, is an annual girls-only hackathon that invites participants from various universities to come together and collaborate on innovative tech projects. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we strive to encourage more women to engage in the technological arena and hone their technical and leadership skills. We host a scholarship awareness session to inform students about opportunities like GHC, WTM, and Outreachy, which aim at promoting diversity and inclusivity in the IT industry. We also celebrate women’s achievements in computer science and tech through our annual event, WiCSaT, commemorating IEEE WIE day. WiCSaT provides a platform to showcase the talents of women in IT, inspiring and empowering the next generation of female leaders in the field.