Alumni

Thursday, September 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

What's Next/What's Now Networking Dinner

Join us for a sit-down dinner with free-for-all networking! This is your chance to connect with industry professionals and alumni, ask questions, and gain insights on what’s next in engineering.

  • Thursday, September 25th
  • 6:00-8:00pm
  • E7 2nd Floor Event Space


Space is limited! If you register and can no longer attend, please contact us at wie@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WiE Fall Kick Off Event with Bloomberg

Join us for the Women in Engineering Fall Kick-Off Event with Bloomberg!

Come for free food, fun games, and the chance to network with amazing women in your field. Representatives from Bloomberg will also be on site to chat about co-op! It's the perfect way to start the semester and connect with fellow students and industry in the engineering community.

Food will be limited to those who register in advance but drop ins are welcome to network with students and Bloomberg.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10th
🕒 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
📍 Location: CPH Courtyard

We can't wait to see you there!

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Cambridge Women's Shelter Cookie Sale

Sweet treats, sweeter change! 🍪✨ Every cookie you buy helps raise funds to support women in need. We invite the WiE Student Network to join our fundraiser and play your part in giving back to the community!


📍Location: E7 Atrium

🗓️Date: 7th March, Friday

🕠Time: 10AM - 2PM


You can contribute in other ways too!

Scan the QR code to find out how.

Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Round Table with WiE Leaders

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Diverse Thinking and Working Styles
We are thrilled to invite you to our Round Table with WiE Leaders! Join us for insightful discussions on Neurodiversity in the Workplace. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! Please register in advance to guarantee your spot.

Date: Thursday, February 6th
Location: E5-6127
Time: 4.30-5.30 PM

Panelists
Heline Chow – Project Engineer for Environment and Climate Change Canada
Jessie Ma- Assistant Professor & Ontario Research Chair in Future Energy Systems at University of Waterloo
Reem Roufail- Associate Professor, Teaching Stream (Engineering design, smart material systems)
Kirti Nemani- Physical Scientist for Environment and Climate Change Canada

Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

What's Next/What Now Networking Lunch

Join us for a sit-down lunch with panel presentations and free-for-all networking! This is your chance to connect with industry professionals, ask questions, and gain insights on what’s next in engineering.

🗓️ September 28th
⏰ 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍 E7 2nd Floor Event Space

Space is limited! If you register and can no longer attend, please contact us at s4white@uwaterloo.ca as soon as possible. Thank you!

This event is open to all genders. Free admission.

Monday, September 16, 2024

WiE Sits Down with Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson (second from the right) is a licensed professional engineer. Currently she is a technical manager at General Motors overseeing a team of engineers. Stephanie is a proud Waterloo Engineering alum (BASc ’01, Chemical Engineering). She is also the founder of STEM by Steph, which organizes workshops for women in STEM.


Stephanie participated as a panelist in A Life of Impact Built by STEM: A Career in STEM Panel Discussion, moderated by Dean Mary Wells in June 2024. The Women in Engineering Graduate Student Committee sat down with Stephanie after the panel to hear her insights on what comes after Waterloo Engineering and on leadership in the workplace.

Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Round Table with WiE Leaders

We are thrilled to invite you to our Round Table with WiE Leaders! Join us for insightful discussions with two UW professors and two industry professionals from different engineering areas, who will share their stories and perspectives on Career Development and Leadership. Snacks and refreshments provided! Please register in advance to guarantee your spot. 

Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Location: E5-6111

Panelists: 
Andrea Scott, Ph.D. -Associate professor - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.

Jane Ravenshaw, MASc, P.Eng.-President, One-two-five Inc. 

Sandra Poole, MASc, P.Eng. -Chief Operating Officer, Mythic Therapeutics 

Sirisha Rambhatla, Ph.D.  -Assistant Professor – Department of Management Science and Engineering 

Click this event to learn more about our panellists and to register.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

WiE x Hatch Panel Discussion

Join the Women in Engineering committee on Wednesday, June 5th for an insightful panel discussion with representatives from Hatch, a global engineering professional services firm, as they share their unique career journeys. Hatch is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change, working on the world’s toughest challenges globally in the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors. This event will provide you with the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from their engineering professionals, all of which are UWaterloo alumni!  

Panelists: 

Yrina Guarisma, Controls EIT 

Stein Sothiratnam, Chemical EIT  

Natalie Wong, Pyrometallurgy EIT 

Mervyn Choy, Noise and Vibration Specialist 

Attendees will be given the chance to submit questions they would like answered in advance.  

Dinner and bubble tea will be available for all registered attendees, so make sure to register today!  

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with engineering professionals at Hatch! 

Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm 

Location: E7-2409