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The underrepresentation of women in STEM leadership is a pressing issue with social, financial, and ethical implications. Despite an increase in women earning STEM degrees, their presence in STEM jobs remains below a quarter of the workforce. To address this gap, the Women Mentoring Women (WMW) program was established within the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society. Since its 2017 inception, WMW has provided mentorship and networking opportunities for women in geoscience and remote sensing. In 2023, the program expanded its reach, funding members to attend global conferences and sponsoring events like the 3-Minute Thesis Competition. Looking to 2024, WMW plans to streamline its mentorship matching process and offer workshops and online events to empower women in STEM, demonstrating its commitment to fostering gender diversity and inclusivity in the field. Read more about the WMW program and their ongoing efforts in this article! ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10461611
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In July 2023, over 3,000 professionals gathered in Pasadena, California, for the IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS). The IDEA Committee led events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). DE&I initiatives aim to create a fair environment regardless of race, gender, or other traits. The panel discussion on unconscious bias addressed bias awareness and mitigation strategies. The Women in GRSS Luncheon, organized by IDEA, provided networking opportunities and celebrated women in the field. Additionally, breakout sessions explored inclusion in GRSS activities. Read more about the events organized by IDEA at IGARSS 2024 in this GRSM article. ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10461639
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The article highlights the significance of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) in promoting collaboration and advancement within the geoscience and remote sensing community. It points out the challenges related to underrepresentation in this field and discusses the actions taken by the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) to promote DEIAB. These actions include the formation of a dedicated committee and the implementation of a workshop on unconscious bias within GRSS administrative governance. The article underscores the unique importance of each aspect of DEIAB and their positive impacts, such as enhancing decision-making and fostering innovation. It also invites readers to provide feedback on how GRSS can better serve its members and advance inclusivity and belonging within the organization by contacting president@grss-ieee.org.
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The IEEE GRSS IDEA Committee: Championing Diversity in Adversity [Women in GRSS] ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10089826
The Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference [Women in GRSS]
ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9709682Down to Earth Podcast With Stephanie Tumampos: Reflections on the First Season of the Series [Women in GRSS] ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9523571
- Women Who Inspire and Empower [Women in GRSS]https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9371332
- Adapting to COVID-19 Challenges and Moving Forward With GRSS Diversity and Inclusion at IGARSS 2020 [Women in GRSS]ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9201155
Women in GRSS Activities at IEEE M2GARSS 2020 [Women in GRSS]ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9120270
From WinGRSS to IDEA: Thinking More Broadly About Diversity and Inclusion [Women in GRSS]ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9026856
