USC Viterbi Women in Engineering

 

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About Us

Women in Engineering (WIE) is a student program that offers professional, academic, and social services to women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students of the Viterbi School of Engineering. The goal of WIE is to provide resources and overall support that will address the unique challenges that women, non-binary and gender non-conforming engineers face. WIE’s mission is to allow our students to find personal and professional success, both during their time at USC Viterbi and beyond.

Our events, programs, and resources are open to all women, non-binary and gender non-conforming students in Viterbi, so simply sign up for our newsletter and follow our social media to get involved!

 
 

W+ IE Inclusion Statement

Women+ in Engineering (W+ IE) recognizes and values the intersections of our members’ unique characteristics, including, but not limited to: ethnicity, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression; age; differences in ability; immigration status, nationality, national origin; education; socio-economic status; family structure; military/veteran status; religious/non-religious beliefs.

W+ IE provides an inclusive space to people of all identities and backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, and ability status.

W+ IE provides opportunities for individuals of marginalized genders in Viterbi – including women, genderqueer, transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people. We recognize that gender is a spectrum and that this statement does not capture all the gender identities that WIE supports.

 
 

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Testimonials

 

The WIE community is unique in that it is committed to the academic, professional, and social success of women and non-binary students.

For me, WIE has not only provided me with numerous opportunities, and resources such as mentorship to be successful as a minority in engineering, but has also provided a community that supports me and my goals.

Cinthia Sanchez

B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering

During a particularly challenging period in my life, I attended my first Women in Engineering event. It was the Leadership Conference. There, I found a welcoming community of diverse individuals, all facing their own challenges. It was a relief to realize that I wasn't alone in my struggles. I felt inspired, accepted and more connected with the people around me.

Kriti Shukla

M.S. in Computer Science

WiE events have been a catalyst for my personal and professional growth. As a member of the Professional Events Committee, I witnessed firsthand how these conferences, leadership, and networking events created a nurturing space for Viterbi students, empowering them to excel in engineering and embrace a supportive community that fosters their success.

Through WiE events and the power of community, I have witnessed how Viterbi students feel encouraged, inspired, and uplifted, knowing that they are not alone in their journey and that they have a strong network of peers and mentors to rely on and Fight on with!

Jasmine H. Mizrahi

M.S. in Environmental Data Science

Humans are not meant to traverse this life- let alone a PhD program- alone. The women I've met through WiE events understand.

Danielle White

Doctoral Student

 
 
 

The Board

Thelma Federico Zaragoza Profile

Thelma Federico Zaragoza

Director
Stephanie Ang Profile

Stephanie Ang

Chair - General Operations
Carrie Lei Profile

Carrie Lei

Chair - Programming
Lavanya Sharma Profile

Lavanya Sharma

Vice Chair
Ellie Xing Profile

Ellie Xing

Vice Chair
Iha Chikkala Profile

Iha Chikkala

Vice Chair - General Operations
Tara Khan Profile

Tara Khan

Director of Mentorship
Kaya Croft Profile

Kaya Croft

Asst. Director, Mentorship
Kahala Neumann Profile

Kahala Neumann

Asst. Director, Mentorship
Marina Lee Profile

Marina Lee

Asst. Director, Mentorship
Talia Benducci Profile

Talia Benducci

Director of Marketing
Kriti Shukla Profile

Kriti Shukla

Director of Marketing
Viktoriia Kurilenko Profile

Viktoriia Kurilenko

Asst. Director, Marketing
Uzzwalpreet Kaur Profile

Uzzwalpreet Kaur

Asst. Director, Marketing
Janice Lee Profile

Janice Lee

Director of Outreach
Hadia Safi Profile

Hadia Safi

Asst. Director, Outreach
Zoe Walker Profile

Zoe Walker

Asst. Director, Outreach
Urvi Manoj Shah Profile

Urvi Manoj Shah

Director of Events
Kayla Ballantyne Profile

Kayla Ballantyne

Asst. Director, Events
Halexandra Alvarenga Profile

Halexandra Alvarenga

Asst. Director, Events
Cydria Harris Profile

Cydria Harris

Director of Professional Events
Christina Wu Profile

Christina Wu

Asst. Director, Professional Events
Alex Bronz Profile

Alex Bronz

Hayley Au-Yang Profile

Hayley Au-Yang

Asst. Director, Professional Events
Manaswini Kunala Profile

Manaswini Kunala

Asst. Director, Professional Events
Marella Schammel Profile

Marella Schammel

Director of Logistics
Ishita Mehta Profile

Ishita Mehta

Director of Internal Affairs

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E: wieng@usc.edu
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USC Viterbi Women In Engineering

RTH 212, 3710 McClintock Ave
Los Angeles CA 90089

 
 
 

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