Women in Signal Processing Committee Members

Women in Signal Processing
Committee and Subcommittee Members

Scope: The Women in Signal Processing Committee shall report to the Membership Board. The Women in Signal Processing Committee shall identify value/benefit/services to women members and recommend policy/mechanism for recruiting women members; develop programs and material to facilitate women member recruiting and services; maintain and develop contacts with leadership and membership constituents; and provide proper communication channels and feedback. The Women in Signal Processing Committee shall be responsible for identifying, vetting and submitting women candidates for award and board/committee nominations. The Women in Signal Processing Committee should work with the Technical Committees to create a liaison position within each of the Technical Committees to help support their efforts.

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SPS Women in Signal Processing Committee Members

Women in Signal Processing Subcommittees & Members

Diversity and Inclusion-Benefits and Services Subcommittee

Scope: To identify the needs of SPS women and key underrepresented members across all demographics (race, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.). Regularly evaluate and tailor society programs, benefits, and services for these audiences.

2022-2023 Goals

1. Development of a WISP program for academic and industry representatives in Chapters.

2. Coordinate with related Membership Subcommittees with the develop of Webinars and Workshops in local languages.

3. Identify and provide a platform that encourages participation from underrepresented and remotely located individuals.

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Empowerment, Awareness and Visibility Subcommittee

Scope: To identify, expand, and promote the accomplishments of SPS women and key underrepresented members across all demographics (race, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.).

2022-2023 Goals

1. Development of short interviews with women and key underrepresented members.

2. Conduct Oral History training for WISP interviewers.

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Azfar Adib (No photo), Concordia University, Montreal , Canada | Web

Grade Elevation, Nominations and Awards Subcommittee

Scope: To identify SPS women and key underrepresented members for grade elevation, nominations to Boards and Committees, and for Award nominations.

2022-2023 Goals

1. Identify women and underrepresented individuals to nominate during the Call for Nominations for Boards and Committees.

2. Identify women and underrepresented members for Senior Member and Fellow Elevation Drives.

3. Identify women and underrepresented members for IEEE and SPS Level Awards.

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Industry-Academia Engagement and Education Subcommittee

Scope: To identify the needs of SPS women and key underrepresented members in industry and develop industry focused activities and programs, outreach efforts, and engagement opportunities. Support the connection between women and key underrepresented members in Industry and Academia. Provide support to the Education Board on their educational activities.

2022-2023 Goals

1. Development of a proposal for the Industry-Academia Conclave Program and present to the Membership Board for approval. Development of an implementation plan for the Industry-Academia Conclave Program.

2. Development of a proposal for Industry Scholarship: For example, IBM Z, Huawei and present to the Membership Board for approval. Development of an implementation plan for the Industry Scholarship.

3. Connect with the Education Board and determine how the subcommittee can support their activities or develop new educational activities geared towards women and underrepresented members.

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