The Women for Energy Efficiency network (WE2) is an initiative created to enhance the experience of all students in the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program in order to increase and maintain gender diversity in the larger energy and engineering industry, for which the IAC program acts as workforce development.
Our programming is designed to help create a comfortable and equitable work environment for the students, increase awareness of the diverse needs of current IAC students and the future workforce, facilitate the exchange of ideas with other bright minds of the Energy Industry, and increase opportunities for career development through skill building, networking and leadership.
WE2 is available to all regardless of sex or gender.
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Established in Fall 2019, the IAC WE2 Mentorship Program pairs exceptional Industrial Assessment Center students with mentors from a range of professional positions within the energy and engineering industries. The program’s goals include professional skill development, workforce development, and an increase in diversity and retention in both the IAC program and the energy engineering industry.
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The WE2 Mentoring Program is open to all IAC students and interested mentors regardless of sex or gender.
Launched August 2020, the WE2 Network Book Club invites network members, students and alumni to joins us in a regularly scheduled book club with a virtual video call discussion every few months. Genres include memoir, self-help, business, historical fiction, and science fiction.
All Allies Welcome, Regardless of Sex or Gender.
WE2 Book Club Description and Reading List (last updated April 2021)
Discussion Notes – LEAN IN
Discussion Notes – PARABLE OF THE SOWER
Discussion Notes – ALCHEMY OF US
Discussion Notes – MIDNIGHT
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One single approach may not work for all genders. Strive to become aware of unconscious bias.
Emphasize the Social Enterprise nature of the IAC program. Understand the different draws for students.
Empower them to embrace research in advanced topics – foster growth mentality to innovation.
Provide mentorship, coaching and support. Instruct on how to stay technical, get hands-on experience and remain in the energy field.
Encourage students in center to take leadership opportunities at the center – i.e. lead student, PhD candidate, IAC faculty.
Encourage students to speak up and be active participants. Incorporate them in teaching, training, and mentoring.
Validate views and encourage students to continue stepping up. Enhance experiences by providing achievement goals and awards.
Encourage networking with peers, colleague and management – traditional and non-traditional connectivity.
Help entire team understand that gender diverse perspectives are vital to a comprehensive and cohesive solution.
Build camaraderie through social bonding within the team durring assessments and at the center.
Encourage continual feedback and on the exit interview so we can focus on current experience and ways to improve.
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