IEEE NSU Student Branch, WIE Affinity Group

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." — Robert Browning
A mother’s embrace carries immeasurable tenderness and comfort- a feeling of being at home, a feeling that washes away all fatigue. The bond between a mother and her child is a miraculous, enduring force of nature that cannot be severed by any means. As the first teachers of humanity, protectors, nurturers, and guides, they give their utmost effort to champion their children so they grow into righteous adults and future pillars of society. Their whole-hearted devotion, self-sacrifice, and resilience form the foundation and guide the futures of families, communities, societies, and civilizations. A mother is someone who will always be cheering you on, even if the world turns its back on you.
The IEEE NSU Student Branch, Women In Engineering Affinity Group honors all mothers worldwide, celebrates their triumphs over challenges, and expresses gratitude for their selfless contributions to our daily lives. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers around the world!

Happy International Labour Day from the IEEE NSU Student Branch, WIE Affinity Group.
Labour, the most powerful asset of mankind, is one of the main contributors to the advancement of human civilisation. On this May Day, the IEEE NSU SB WIE AG honours the sacrifices and hard work of labourers worldwide. Let’s promote social justice, protect labour rights and celebrate the hands that built the world!

Happy birthday to Marzia Mahian Hridi, Secretary of the IEEE NSU Student Branch, Women In Engineering Affinity Group!

You have always been a kind, humble, and dependable soul to every member of the team, and a firm pillar we rely on. You are also incredibly thoughtful, always prioritising others over yourself and helping anyone in need of assistance. Even when things get tough, you pull through with an unshakable resilience, giving your best effort toward any endeavour you face. Your guidance and leadership have been invaluable in shaping WIE as an inclusive, welcoming community. As someone who truly loves WIE and its cause, the creativity, passion, dedication and team spirit you have shown since your days as a volunteer have contributed to WIE’s successes and inspired others to follow in your footsteps.

May your special day be full of joy and cheer! May the years to come bring you success, happiness and immeasurable blessings!

On the 13th of April, 2026, the IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group held an online general body meeting to welcome the new members of the 2026-2027 tenure. The meeting was smoothly executed by the chair, Farhana Rahman. The main objective of the meeting was to introduce the new volunteers to the WIE family and familiarize them with its core values, upcoming initiatives, and the collaborative spirit that defines the team. The session emphasized WIE’s vital role in empowering women in STEM, highlighting its commitment to bridging the gender gap through mentorship and professional development and fostering an inclusive environment where female engineers and scientists can grow, lead, and thrive within the global technical community.

The event was warmly inaugurated by Chair Farhana Rahman, who introduced herself, along with the faculty advisor, Dr. Fariah Mahzabeen, the faculty co-advisor, Dr. Lamia Iftekhar, and the executive body. She provided an overview of WIE, its purpose, vision, and opportunities, and extended her heartfelt wishes for all members to have an enjoyable and enriching experience that would benefit their future careers. Then, she welcomed the executive panel members to share their own experiences. They all shared their unique journeys with WIE, highlighting the growth, experiences, and opportunities they gained, while offering heartfelt advice to the new volunteers.

Farhana Rahman then gave an insightful look into the behind-the-scenes operations of WIE, explaining how the entire body collaborates to organize events from scratch. She walked the audience through the workflow of each team: Content, Graphics, Finance, Events, PR & Promotions, Logistics, and Media, emphasizing their individual, yet interconnected, roles.

Afterward, the coordinators introduced themselves, followed by the team leads, who shared brief anecdotes from their own journeys and offered volunteers a glimpse of the responsibilities and experiences within their respective teams. They highlighted how all teams seamlessly collaborate to ensure the success of every initiative and encouraged new volunteers to be vocal and active.

To further inspire the new volunteers, the GBM highlighted that the IEEE NSU SB WIE AG has won the Outstanding Student Branch Affinity Group Award for three consecutive years, while also showcasing its rich history of events and remarkable global achievements. Notable events included IEEE Day 2025: Pioneering Safe Cyberspace, Survive and Thrive: A Self-Defense Workshop, and AURORA: A Distinguished Lecturer Program on Adaptive Electronics for Embedded Architectures. Thus, they highlighted the outcomes and impacts of volunteer work with WIE, inspiring new volunteers to contribute to WIE’s goal. Finally, an interactive icebreaker quiz session was held for all the volunteers, with the top three winners receiving prizes. The event concluded with Farhana once again congratulating the volunteers and wishing them a meaningful and rewarding journey ahead with WIE.

On March 11, 2026, The IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group successfully organized an online screening of the empowering biographical drama “Hidden Figures” in celebration of International Women’s Day. The session began with the host briefly introducing the significance of IWD and providing a short overview of IEEE and WIE's mission to promote women in engineering and technology. A concise introduction to the film’s context followed, setting the stage for the screening.

The movie highlighted the inspiring stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, three African-American mathematicians whose pivotal contributions shaped NASA’s early space missions. Their journey shed light on the systemic barriers that women, especially women of color, face in STEM, and the extraordinary resilience with which they overcome them.

Following the screening, participants engaged in a thoughtful discussion exploring the film's central themes, including gender inequality, perseverance, representation, and the ongoing challenges women face in male-dominated scientific spaces. The conversation encouraged meaningful reflections on how these narratives continue to influence and inspire present-day engineers and students.

The event concluded with participants sharing their insights, admiration, and appreciation for the pioneering women portrayed in the film, as well as for the countless women worldwide who continue to defy limitations and reshape the future of STEM.

Congratulations to all the selected incredible new volunteers and a warm welcome to the IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group family!

All of you stood out for the passion, creativity, and brilliance you showcased, and we look forward to all the future contributions we will make together! We are thrilled to have you join our amazing teams, where you will build invaluable networks and a collaborative spirit. You all are now part of an engaging community that encourages growth, innovation, teamwork, and creativity across diverse engineering and scientific fields, and we are excited for all the new ideas you bring.

We do not doubt that, together, we will broaden our horizons, grow personally and professionally, make unforgettable memories, build robust networks, and achieve great things! All the very best to you all for the journey ahead!

On March 28, 2026, the IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group, in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), North South University, and IEEE NSU Power and Energy Society Student Branch Chapter (IEEE NSU PES SBC), successfully organized an event titled “Building a Personal Brand that Opens Global Opportunities” in honour of International Women’s Day. The session aimed to provide students with a practical roadmap for transitioning from academic life to impactful professional careers.

The event began with a brief introduction to IEEE, IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group, and the theme of International Women’s Day 2026, “Give to Gain.” Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North South University, Branch Counselor of the IEEE NSU Student Branch, and the faculty advisor of IEEE NSU Power and Energy Society Student Branch Chapter, Saif Ahmed Sir shared insights on IEEE NSU Student Branch and its global achievements, followed by Senior Lecturer at the Department of Accounting & Finance in the School of Business and faculty advisor of the Young Entrepreneurs' Society, Mirza Ferdous Sir, who highlighted the contributions of the Young Entrepreneurs' Society and encouraged students to develop their potential.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Naznin Akter, shared her professional journey and emphasized the importance of leadership, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication. She discussed global philosophies, leadership styles, and introduced the 360° Personal Brand Pyramid, offering guidance on building a strong global brand identity. Pro Vice-Chancellor of North South University, Prof. Dr. Nasar Uddin Ahmed Sir delivered remarks and conducted an engaging Q&A session.

The event also featured a presentation on the upcoming WIE Mentorship Program aligned with the theme “Give to Gain.” Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North South University & Faculty Advisor of the IEEE NSU Student Branch, WIE Affinity Group, Dr. Fariah Mahzabeen Ma’am and Chairman of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at North South University, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Matin Sir shared their remarks, appreciating the efforts of the organizing team and emphasizing the importance of such initiatives.

The event concluded with a token of appreciation presented to Dr. Naznin Akter, followed by a group photo session.

এক সাগর রক্তের বিনিময়ে
বাংলার স্বাধীনতা আনলে যাঁরা
আমরা তোমাদের ভুলব না...
নবীন সূর্যোদয়ের দিনে
শোনাই তোমাদেরই জয়গান।
- গোবিন্দ হালদার

এক অন্ধকারাচ্ছন্ন কালো রাতের পর, যখন আমাদের নিরপরাধ ভাইদের রক্তের নদী বয়ে গিয়েছিল, যখন নির্মম শত্রু সেনাদের হাতে অগণিত মানুষ প্রাণ হারিয়েছিল, একটি রক্তিম সূর্য স্বাধীনতার ভোর বয়ে এনেছিল।

এই অপরিসীম কষ্টের মধ্য দিয়ে প্রতিরোধের এক চেতনা জেগে উঠেছিল, যা স্বৈরাচার থেকে মুক্তির স্বপ্ন দেখার সাহস জুগিয়েছিল। মাতৃভূমির স্বাধীনতা অর্জনের লক্ষ্যে মুক্তিযোদ্ধারা অস্ত্র ধারণ করেছিলেন এবং অদম্য সাহস নিয়ে শত্রুর বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করেছিলেন। দীর্ঘ ৯ মাসের এক যন্ত্রণাদায়ক সংগ্রামের মধ্য দিয়ে তাঁরা তাঁদের সেই প্রার্থিত স্বাধীনতা অর্জন করেছিলেন। তাঁদের এই আত্মত্যাগের মাধ্যমেই এসেছে আমাদের আজকের এই স্বাধীনতা। তাঁরা আমাদের ছিনিয়ে এনে দিয়েছেন 'বাংলাদেশি' হিসেবে নিজেদের পরিচয় দেওয়ার অধিকার।

এই সকল সাহসী বীর আত্মার প্রতি অন্তরে গভীর কৃতজ্ঞতা ও আন্তরিক শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে, আই ট্রিপল ই নর্থ সাউথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, উইমেন ইন ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং এফিনিটি গ্রুপ এর পক্ষ থেকে সকলকে জানাই স্বাধীনতা দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা।

IEEE NSU Student Branch Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group is delighted to inform you of the talk on "Building a Personal Brand that Opens Global Opportunities" to celebrate International Women's Day, 2026. In the modern global marketplace that is extremely interconnected, a personal brand is the first impression one can have. Not only does it convey what an engineer knows but also what the engineer operates, as well as his or her leadership capabilities and potential.

This event will have a keynote speech to be delivered by Dr. Naznin Akter, a vibrant engineering leader holding more than 7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced node research and development, and operation excellence through data. During her technically critical positions in major semiconductor firms, both at Intel and Micron, she was very instrumental in the integration of FEOL processes, module engineering, yield scale-up, and scale-up of manufacturing. She currently holds several senior leadership positions within IEEE, including Co-chair of IEEE Women in Engineering Global Ambassador subcommittee and IEEE Entrepreneurship Liaison for IEEE Women in Engineering. The seminar would provide students with a realistic roadmap of academic performance to professional performance as they will come out of the classroom and on to the professional environment to be able to help them develop a good personal brand that will facilitate their move between university learning and getting into high-impact jobs in the industry.

The session will help students to learn the skills of effectively communicating their technical problem-solving experience, emphasizing their participation in community-oriented engineering activities, and developing the strategic confidence required to attract the interest of international recruiters and open the doors to world leadership. So don't miss this unique chance of being taught by one of the world's engineering pioneers!

Event Details:
Date: 28th March, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Venue: Syndicate Hall
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zAN6czDbxNeym4Yw5