UCLA WATT presented the first STEMinist Soiree

On Sunday, March 9, in honor of International Women’s Day, UCLA Women Advancing Technology through Teamwork (IEEE WATT) presented the first STEMinst Soiree, in collaboration with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at UCLA and the Association for Computing Machinery committee supporting women (ACM-W).

The event attracted more than 95 students, faculty, and alumni to the Engineering VI Atrium for networking, speeches, a delicious meal, and an opportunity to support women in engineering.  It had many activities to engage all audiences, including a bingo card with prizes that encouraged students and alumni to meet new people.  It also had an “introvert room” where people had an opportunity to make bracelets, chat, and write kind messages on a Wall of Affirmations. 

Jackie Duong, President of WATT, gave the welcome speech.  A few photos from the event are displayed below.