Welcome to the Women in Engineering program! Women in Engineering (WiE) is a support program based out of the College of Engineering. We are here to help prepare you for a successful career in one of the many disciplines of engineering through a variety of recruitment, retention and outreach programs. There are many opportunities for you to network with peers, professionals and faculty, who can all provide you with valuable advice and guidance as you pursue your engineering degree. We hope that you take a look and see how Women in Engineering can enhance your experience at OSU! Ohio State's Women in Engineering Program Receives National Award The Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN) has awarded Ohio State’s Women in Engineering Program with the 2006 Women in Engineering Initiative Award. Glenda La Rue, director of the Ohio State WIE program, accepted the award, which is presented to advocacy programs that serve as a model for other WIE programs and actively share experiences and materials with other programs; serve as a model for WIE programming for formal pre-college or retention activities/projects; demonstrate improvements in the educational environment for women in engineering; and provide programming that offers professional guidance to students and/or faculty who seek engineering and science as a career or profession. Ohio State's Women in Engineering (WiE) program offers services and programs to support its students academically, professionally and personally. WiE also hosts events to get pre-college students excited about engineering. Through open houses, workshops and school visits, WiE introduces young students to the career possibilities available with an engineering degree. The Women in Engineering Programs & Advocates Network (WEPAN) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1990. WEPAN has over 600 members from nearly 200 engineering schools, small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, and non-profit organizations. WEPAN’s mission is to be a catalyst, advocate, and leading resource for institutional and national change that will result in the full participation of women in engineering. Meet the People Behind the Scenes of WIE Glenda La Rue became the Director of the Women in Engineering program in October 2003.  She received a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.  Prior to joining OSU, Glenda spent six and a half years with the City of Columbus, Stormwater Management Section as a capital improvements project manager, two years with an environmental consulting firm in Dublin, Ohio, and two years with the Tennessee Valley Authority, River Systems Operations.  She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio.  In addition to her duties as director, Glenda serves as the SWE section advisor and remains active in the Junior League of Columbus' outreach programs targeted to improving the lives of children in the community. Glenda La Rue, P.E. Director of Women in Engineering 614-688-4137 la-rue.10@osu.edu   Tish Campbell is Program Assistant for the Women in Engineering program. She has been with the program since 2007. She received her BA from The Ohio State University. Tish manages the WiE office and coordinates events for current students, such as the Peer Mentor Program. Tish encourages students to drop by her office in 114D Hitchcock to say "hi" when they are in the area.   Tish Campbell Women in Engineering Program Assistant 614-688-3118 wie@osu.edu     Ohio State 2005-2006 Broadcast TV Public Service Announcements - Woman in Engineering: Check out http://www.osu.edu/dosomethinggreat/archive/psa05/index.php to see a video of a woman in engineering from Ohio State! Is it a time-out? Halftime? Then you might see these :30 second spots air during this year's televised football and men's basketball games. These aren't actors, we simply turned the camera on some Ohio State students and let them talk (and talk). All have big plans—which a comprehensive institution like Ohio State is helping them realize. The spots were shot in late July 2005 in some familiar locations around campus, including Browning Amphitheater, Page Hall, and in front of Ohio State's (main) Thompson Library. They're small snapshots of real Ohio State students who are "doing something great." Click on PSA#5 "Sara" to see the woman in engineering!   Our program plans activities for both primary and secondary students and those enrolled in Engineering. Calendar of Events: 2008 2007 Spring & Summer 2008 Winter 2008 Autumn 2007 Winter 2007 WiE Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2008 Winter 2008 Autumn 2007 Spring 2007 Winter 2007 Newsletter Archives Women In Engineering Scrapbook (pictures of past events)