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Half Day Seminar on
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROFESSION
January 17, 2015
Institute of Engineers (IEP), Karachi, Pakistan
Perspectives of a Working Woman Engineer
Sadia Muniza FarazAssistant Professor
Electronics Design Center
Department of Electronic Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan
Outline
Introduction Women in Engineering Perception of a Working
Woman Engineer Problems and challenges The step ahead Conclusion
Born in Karachi, Pakistan
Something About Me
Primary and Secondary Schooling from Govt. Schools
Intermediate from a distinguished College of that time
Did my Bachelor (B.E) in Electrical Engineering
Lecturer
Teaching Assistant and Lecturer
Something About Me
Assistant Software Engineer
Joined NED University as Lecturer
Did PhD in Electronic Engineering
Got Married
Did Masters (M.Engg) in Electronic Engineering
NED University-The Start of the Journey
Excellent in Verbal articulation Demonstrate mental flexibility Natural leaders Strategic Opportunity driven Entrepreneurial Multitasking
Chemistry of a Women
[email protected] 6Enlightened power,How women are transforming the practice of leadership by L.Coughlin,E.Wingards,K.Hollihan
Working Women Percentage in Various Fields
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Women in Engineering Education vs. Working Women Engineers
Percentage world wide
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At the high school level, girls are taking more math and science credits than boys and earning higher GPAs in those subjects
Percentages have increased over the past several years - still significantly less than the percentage of female population
10% women working as professional engineers relative to the overall percentage of women receiving engineering degrees.
Woman Engineers in PakistanThe Good, the Bad and the Reality
Issues responsible for women not opting for entering / completing / practicing engineering are: o Lack of interest o Lack of role modelo Lack of mentorso No peer support
Woman Engineers in PakistanThe Good, the Bad and the Reality
Under representation-gender bias Hostility of the workplace culture drives them out Sometimes the only female on her team “Extreme jobs,” with their long workweeks and
punishing travel schedules Earn less than their male colleagues on the same employment
positions Promoted less frequently
Problems and Challenges faced by a Working Woman Engineer
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women in two-income families still bear the brunt o No compromise in house hold responsibilitieso Home managemento Pressures of husbandso Pressures of in lawso Family issueso Family time
Problems and Challenges
Awareness of Modern Engineering Trends
in World is needed Engineering without borders At University level women engineers must
be helped to develop confidence in their scientific abilities
Invited talks of Role models for young Engineers Networking - sharing of information Encouragement for Entrepreneurship Dignified job placement in industry
Recommendations
Annual Event Calendar for Women Engineers Career Counseling Lectures
o Communication skillso Leadershipo Entrepreneurship
Invited Talks of Distinguished Working Woman Engineers
Networking o Annual Get Togethero Eid Milan Partyo A Field Trip
A Step Forward with IEP
“Self-aware and continually growing
into her true self.” “Cultivates her own interests.” “Understand and appreciate her
own strengths, then use those strengths to
achieve her own success.” “Confident in her abilities, but willing to learn more.”
A Perfect Women Engineer
[email protected] 19http://swsg.org/what-is-a-strong-woman/
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