March 26, 2025

Hello ECE Students,

The ECE and CSE departments are excited to announce the 3rd WomXn at the Forefront of Engineering Research (WAFER) event at UW! Join us for a day dedicated to cultivating an inclusive research environment, where you can learn from experts, connect with researchers, and engage in meaningful discussions.

This year’s event includes:

  • Keynote Fireside Talk with Dr. Ece Kamar (Managing Director of AI Frontiers, Microsoft Research), moderated by Prof. Maryam Fazel (UW ECE/CSE)
  • Faculty Talks featuring speakers from both the ECE and CSE departments
  • Career Panel with engineers from Stryker, Microsoft, eScience Institute, and the Allen Institute for AI
  • Workshop on fostering cross-cultural communication by Prof. Renee Desing (UW ME)
  • Networking Session for meaningful connections with peers, faculty, and professionals
  • Student Posters session to showcase research and engage with attendees

Save the Date!
Date: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: In-person at the Paul G. Allen Center
Lunch, dinner, snacks, and coffee provided!

RSVP HERE!
Volunteer Sign-Up: Interested in helping out? Sign up here.

Best regards,
WAFER Planning Committee
(Amber Chou, Jazlin Taylor, Shanti Garman, Dilini Nissanka, Shakti Senthil, Vibha Sathish Kumar, and Caitlyn Widjaja)