Committee for Increasing the Participation of Women in Engineering

Overview

The Committee for Increasing the Participation of Women in Engineering (CIPWIE), formerly the Women's Action Committee (WAC), consists of a dedicated group of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds - some are members-in-training, while others are practicing professionals.

The purpose of this committee is to monitor and increase the participation of women in engineering with respect to recruitment, retention and equity for APEGM. CIPWIE participates in outreach and development activities, research initiatives, and collaborations with like-minded groups both within and external to APEGM.

Who else is CIPWIE involved with?

CIPWIE is a member of:

• CCWESTT - Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
• WIEAG - The National Women in Engineering Advisory Group as formed by Engineers Canada

Upcoming Events

CFES 2011 National Conference on Women in Engineering.
Shaping a Changing and Diverse World. November 18-20, 2011; Hamilton, Ontario. Conference website.

CCWESTT 2012
Inspiring a SeaChange…Moving Forward Together. May 3-5, 2012; Halifax, Nova Scotia. Conference website.

Please see the APEGM Events page for more events.

Past Events

• CCWESTT 2010
• Successful Salary Negotiation - Are You Ready?
• Swing into Action at The Golf Dome
• From Manitoba to Tanzania, Engineers Making a Difference
• Corporate Dining & Entertaining for Business - Shaken not Stirred
• Females Freestylin' at Freehouse
• An Investigation of Canadian Women Engineers: Exploring the Role of Educational Work Experiences in Shaping Career Paths
• "The Future is Now. Engineers Take the Lead!"

More Information

If you would like to learn more about CIPWIE, or have an interest in volunteering, please contact the APEGM office directly.