Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series

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Join us for an inspiring series of five talks on Tuesdays hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and Education. This event series is crafted to guide participants through key milestones and challenges in the academic career journey, offering insights and tools to foster both personal growth and societal impact. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions that touch on topics essential for building resilience, embracing diversity, and achieving academic and professional success.

Participants who attend 4 or 5 sessions will receive an IEEE certificate, marking their commitment to personal development and their dedication to creating positive change in society.

Time: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 5:40 PM 

The first talk is on November 5th, 2024:

Title: Empowering Self and Society through the Academic Career Journey
 
Abstract: The journey of starting an academic career as a faculty member is a transformative endeavor that not only enriches the individual but also contributes to the betterment of society. This talk explores the profound reasons behind pursuing an academic position and offers insights into strategies for thriving as a new faculty member, making meaningful contributions to their institutions and society.
 

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  • Start time: 05 Nov 2024 05:00 PM
  • End time: 03 Dec 2024 05:40 PM
  • All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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  • Starts 31 October 2024 12:00 AM
  • Ends 03 December 2024 12:00 AM
  • All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Prof. Lin Cai

Biography:

Professor Lin Cai has been with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria since 2005, and she is currently a Professor and the Graduate Advisor of the Department.  She is an NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellow, CAE Fellow, EIC Fellow, and an IEEE Fellow.  In 2020, she was elected as a Member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Her research interests span several areas in communications and networking, with a focus on network protocol and architecture design supporting ubiquitous intelligence.

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