Women in Control

Women in Control

 
 

Our Mission Statement

WIC Co-Chairs

The Women in Control Committee shall be responsible for, but not limited to, promoting membership, gathering and disseminating appropriate information about women in the IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS) and the profession and facilitating the development of mentoring and programs to promote the retention, recruitment, and growth of women CSS members.


 

Dennice F. Gayme

Johns Hopkins University
United States

Afef Fekih

University of Louisianan, Lafayette
United States
5 (Southwestern U.S.)

WiC Feature

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Webinar: Women in Control Event at the ACC 2021

Speakers: Susan K. (Kathy) Land and Dr. Bonnie Ferri  
Date: Tuesday May 25, 2021, 12:30-13:30 (EST)

Zoom Access

Meeting ID: 915 4344 9776

Passcode: Wom3nInCtr


We invite you to attend the Webinar, which will feature two inspiring speakers followed by a question-and-answer period. Zoom break-out rooms will be available for informal networking after the speakers.

Schedule:

12:30 - Welcome and Speaker Introductions

12:35 - Kathy Land, 2021 IEEE President & CEO

13:00 - Bonnie Ferri, Vice Provost Georgia Tech

13:30 - Informal networking


Hiring and Supporting a Diverse Faculty (Dr. Bonnie Ferri)
Abstract:

This talk will explore some of the issues, challenges, and opportunities for hiring and supporting a diverse faculty in STEM disciplines. What are some policies, practices, and programs that support a healthy and productive culture among a diverse population? Do our promotion and advancement practices need retuning? What contributions can a professional society have to support success? Finally, what can each of us do individually to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the faculty ranks?

Speakers:

Susan K. (Kathy) Land

U.S. Department of Defense
United States

Bonnie Heck Ferri

Georgia Institute of Technology
United States