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Women in Engineering (WIE) at the University of Illinois' Grainger College of Engineering is dedicated to fostering access and opportunities for all students interested in engineering. Established in 1993, WIE builds a strong community by providing students with valuable resources and experiences to navigate their academic and professional journeys.

To achieve these goals, WIE offers or supports a range of programs, including orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students, mentoring and leadership elective courses, personalized academic and professional success meetings, and leadership development workshops. These initiatives empower students with essential skills, enhance their career readiness, and enrich their overall engineering experience.

Timeline of WIE at Illinois, beginning in 1827 with the land-grant institution of the University of Illinois through 2018, when women students enrolled in the college of engineering reached more than 22%.