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IEEE WIE NSU, an Affinity Group from NSU Student Branch, dedicated to promoting women and inspiring girls from North South University and around the world to follow their academic interests to a career in IT and engineering. This affinity group was established in 20th June 2016 and since then its members have been actively working on their events and projects. Historically in Bangladesh (and also in NSU), the female presence has been low in science and engineering subjects. So we have been working hard to encourage, engage and motivate the female students through IEEE opportunities for developing their skills in IT and engineering for professional career development. At the end of July 2016, the number of IEEE Student members in IEEE WIE Affinity Group NSU Student Branch had reached 50. We have conducted our first ever event on MATLAB Workshop placed at our home ground NSU which had immense response from the students as participants. We look forward to organize many other events on tech and workshop pretty soon. History of WIE Bangladesh Section:
2011 is the first full calendar year for women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, IEEE Bangladesh Section. At the end of 2012, the number of female IEEE student members was above 80. At the end of 2014, the number of female IEEE member was around 56, graduate female IEEE member was 14, the undergraduate female IEEE student member was higher in number than in 2013. Due to the massive campaigning from the WIE affinity group, IEEE Bangladesh Section, most of the existing female student members of IEEE responded to our call and actively participated in the WIE activities in 2014 and 2015. Their huge interest and participation in the WIE activities clearly indicate that we have achieved an expected growth of the WIE affinity Group’s membership. In 2015 WIE AG, IEEE Bangladesh Section had 6 members, 25 graduate members and 191 student members. Up to June 2016 WIE AG, IEEE BD section has 4 student branches (4 more student branches are on the process of formation) with more than 400 members across the country. IEEE WIE is led by a diverse body of elected and appointed volunteer members. The governance structure includes boards for operational areas as well as bodies representing members in the 45 Societies and technical Councils and ten worldwide geographic regions. The WIE Committee (WIEC) is responsible for facilitating the development of programs and activities that:

- promote the entry into and the retention of women in engineering programs
- enhance the career advancement of women in the profession
- promote IEEE membership and retention of IEEE women members.

We are very happy and proud to inform you that IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group has received the highest-ranke...
03/01/2026

We are very happy and proud to inform you that IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group has received the highest-ranked award, the "WIE Outstanding Student Branch Affinity Group Award" of the year 2025, from IEEE Bangladesh Section! This is a remarkable achievement by our community, since this is already the third year in a row that we have been rewarded with this prestigious award.

This extraordinary milestone can be seen as a strong witness to the commitment, integral effort, and passion of our brilliant team, our committed volunteers, our great chairperson, team leaders, and executives, as well as our priceless faculty advisors. We have worked in unity and made significant efforts to elevate and empower women in the field of STEM. From arranging informative and technical workshops and seminars, all the efforts we gave are aimed at initiation of leadership and promotional innovation. We are also committed to our goal of providing a place where women are not only involved in engineering and technology but are also enabled to be the best and most innovative. We helped and encouraged all the members to become confident, strong, and brave leaders. We do this by breaking old ideas and supporting new ones. We welcome you all to be with us in celebrating this great success.

We want to thank you all, and we know that you have always supported, believed in, and dedicated yourselves to us. With your help, we still will attain new heights.

28/12/2025

We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Ariful Haque as a our keynote speaker for the session titled “Bridging Research, industry and Academia: Leasons from Intel & U.S. Universities” at the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025

Dr. Ariful Haque is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, and a core faculty member of the Materials Science, Engineering & Commercialization (MSEC) Ph.D. program. With prior industry experience at Intel Corporation’s Logic Technology Development division, he brings a strong blend of academic excellence and real-world innovation. A leading researcher in ultrawide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors, Dr. Haque co-leads the NSF CREST Center for UWBG Semiconductor Device Materials and heads multiple NSF- and DoD-funded research projects.

At S**C’25, Dr. Haque will share insights on UWBG semiconductor materials and devices, pathways from academic research to industry impact, securing competitive research funding, and building a successful career at the intersection of academia, industry, and innovation.

It is a pleasure to have him inspire and motivate our audience at S**C’25. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from him as he shares insights that seamlessly bridge research, advanced engineering innovation, and real-world industry impact.

**C25

28/12/2025

Introducing our esteemed keynote speaker, Dr. Celia Shahnaz for the session titled “Deep learning for research and innovation” in the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025.

Dr. Celia Shahnaz is a distinguished leader in the global IEEE community. She currently serves as Chair of the IEEE WIE Nominations and Appointments Committee for 2025–26. She was Chair of the IEEE WIE Committee during 2023–24, making impactful contributions to empower women in engineering. Dr. Shahnaz also leads as Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Awards Committee for 2024–25. She has been recognized as an IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor for 2025–27.

Her leadership roles reflect a long-standing dedication to advancing technology and professional development worldwide. She has guided and mentored countless professionals through her active involvement in IEEE. As Advisor of IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh, she continues to inspire the next generation of engineers. Her vision emphasizes inclusion, innovation, and excellence in engineering and technology. Dr. Shahnaz is admired globally for her commitment, leadership, and contributions to the IEEE community.

At S**C 2025, Dr. Celia Shahnaz will share valuable insights on deep learning-driven research, innovation pathways, and how emerging technologies are shaping the future of engineering and scientific discovery.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her as she shares perspectives that seamlessly bridge research excellence, technological innovation, and global leadership.

**C25

27/12/2025
27/12/2025

Meet our speaker Mohammad Zuberul Islam for the segment titled “Engineering High Performance Connectivity (MDE & IoT) Solutions” at the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025

Currently serving as a Team Leader, Principal Engineer, and Device-to-Device Connectivity Expert at Samsung R&D Institute Bangladesh Ltd., Zuberul brings 18 years of experience in the technology industry. He leads a high-performing team of 120 engineers, delivering cutting-edge and innovative solutions that power next-generation connectivity. A specialist in protocol implementation with multiple patents in the connectivity domain, Zuberul is known for his ability to transform complex technical challenges into seamless, user-centric experiences. His expertise lies in bridging deep engineering concepts with real-world applications.

At S**C 2025, he will share practical insights on advanced connectivity technologies, innovation at scale, and how engineers can build impactful solutions in global R&D environments.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him as he shares perspectives that connect engineering excellence, innovation, and industry practice.

**C25

27/12/2025

We are proud to feature Dr. Md. Khan Sobayel Bin Rafiq as our speaker in the segment titled “Sustainable Energy Technologies for Bangladesh's Future: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Perspectives” at the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025.

A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience across corporate leadership, academia, research, and military service, Dr. Rafiq currently serves as Deputy General Manager at Nasir Group of Industries. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in advancing Bangladesh’s EV automobile industry and its associated components, contributing significantly to the nation’s vision for sustainable and green mobility. Dr. Rafiq has an outstanding research background, particularly in solar photovoltaics, and has successfully led major research grants, large-scale academic initiatives, and industrial projects. His expertise spans complex problem-solving, multidisciplinary team leadership, and the implementation of efficient operational systems.

At S**C 2025, Dr. Rafiq will share valuable insights on sustainable engineering, industry-driven research, and the evolving role of engineers in future mobility and energy solutions.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him as he shares perspectives that seamlessly bridge academia, industry, and innovation.

**C25

27/12/2025

It is a privilege to introduce Md. Touhidur Rahman Rad as our second keynote speaker for the segment titled “The Journey Toward Localised Hardware Manufacturing in Bangladesh” at the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025.

One of the youngest Chief Business Officers in Bangladesh, he currently serves as Senior Executive Director & CBO at Walton Group, driving strategic growth, manufacturing excellence, and product innovation. With over eight years of industry experience, he has contributed to landmark achievements including locally manufactured laptops, Bangladesh’s first BRTA-approved electric bike, and IoT-based smart products.

Md. Touhidur Rahman Rad will share how students can transform academic knowledge into industry-ready skills and develop an innovation-driven mindset, empowering them to navigate challenges and lead future technological advancements.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him as he shares insights that bridge academia, industry, and innovation.

**C25

27/12/2025

We are honored to introduce Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan as our first keynote speaker in the Segment titled “Harnessing Solar Energy: Powering a Clean and Sustainable Future” at the Student Professional Awareness Conference (S**C) 2025.

Dr. Bhuiyan is a renowned academic, researcher, and institutional leader, currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) and a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE). Over the course of his illustrious career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping engineering education through his leadership as Head of the EEE Department, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), and Director of the Institute at CUET.

In his session at S**C 2025, Dr. Bhuiyan will share valuable insights from his extensive experience in academia, research, and educational leadership- offering students a deeper understanding of engineering excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from him and explore how academia and industry intersect.

27/12/2025

We are proud to introduce the esteemed panel of judges for our Future Builders: AI-Driven Cognitive Innovation Hackathon Powered by Tanvir Constructions Ltd. and Technology Partner TCL Informatix Ltd. - industry leaders and academic experts who bring deep insight, innovation, and real-world experience to the table. From cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to product management and academia, their diverse backgrounds ensure a fair, impactful, and inspiring evaluation process.

We are honoured to have Shaikh Tariqul Islam, Founder & CEO of Bangladesh Cyber Institute and Cyber Security Specialist & Trainer, Umnoon Binta Ali, AI Engineer III at Astha.IT, Shahrukh Ikhtear, Senior Product Manager, Optimizely, Saif Ahmed, Adjunct Lecturer at North South University as our judges for “Future Builders: AI-Driven Cognitive Innovation Hackathon”. Their guidance will help participants to think critically, innovate boldly, and build solutions with real-world relevance. This distinguished jury bridges industry expertise and academic excellence, setting a high standard for creativity, technical depth, and problem-solving.

Good luck! May the best solution win!

**C25

27/12/2025
Day 2 of the "Data Science Starter Camp: Career, Research & Practical ML" took place on December 7, 2025, from 4:30 PM t...
25/12/2025

Day 2 of the "Data Science Starter Camp: Career, Research & Practical ML" took place on December 7, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at LIB605, North South University. The technical workshop was organised by the IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group in collaboration with the IEEE NSU Student Branch, supported by SheSTEM, and knowledge partner Ostad.

The workshop began with a brief introduction by the hosts, who then welcomed the featured speaker, Mr Sazzad Hossain, to commence the event. The instructor started the session with a self-introduction, sharing his journey in Data Science. The session was conducted in an engaging manner, supported by well-designed slides that covered topics ranging from introductory concepts to advanced insights in Data Science. He shared relatable, real-life examples of how Data Science is implemented to make our lives easier and highlighted its significance. He discussed how learners can approach the field, covering its pros and cons, career roadmap, and future prospects.

Participants were introduced to essential toolkits and gained practical, hands-on experience with their use. They practiced writing programs on Google Colab, with fundamentals of programming also introduced for participants from non-engineering backgrounds. Throughout the session, students learned key concepts including Data Loading, Data Cleaning, Handling Missing Values, and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). They worked with Visualization using Seaborn, understood Train-Test Split methodology, and explored Logistic Regression Basics and Decision Tree Basics. The training covered Model Training techniques and Evaluation Metrics such as Accuracy, Precision, and Recall, along with understanding the Confusion Matrix. Participants also learned Research-style Reporting, focusing on Method, Result, and Limitation frameworks.

After the instructor's session concluded, Mr Nazmul Kabir Al Mehmud from SheStem shared valuable insights with the participants. By the end, participants were able to write their own code and prompts on these platforms and were also briefed about Kaggle and its services.

As the final day of the two-day workshop drew to a close, Dr Fariah Mahzabeen, Assistant Professor in the ECE Department at North South University and faculty advisor of IEEE NSU Student Branch WIE Affinity Group, presented a token of appreciation to Mr Sazzad Hossain and Mr Nazmul Kabir Al Mehmud. The event concluded with a group photo with the guests and participants to commemorate the day.

Happy Birthday to Abdullah Galib, Treasurer of the IEEE NSU Student Branch, WIE Affinity Group!From the very beginning, ...
23/12/2025

Happy Birthday to Abdullah Galib, Treasurer of the IEEE NSU Student Branch, WIE Affinity Group!

From the very beginning, Galib has shown unwavering dedication and commitment to his role. Behind the scenes, he ensures that WIE always has the resources it needs to carry out its mission and initiatives. His careful management, reliability, and foresight have been vital in keeping the team empowered to do its best work.

Galib’s contributions go beyond numbers , he is a steady and dependable presence, someone the team can always count on during challenges and last-minute hurdles. His dedication, discipline, and sincere approach to his responsibilities make him an inspiration to everyone around him.

On behalf of the IEEE NSU SB WIE AG, we wish Abdullah a joyous birthday filled with happiness, love, and fulfillment. May the year ahead bring him endless success and memorable experiences.

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IEEE WIE NSU, an Affinity Group from NSU Student Branch, dedicated to promoting women and inspiring girls from North South University and around the world to follow their academic interests to a career in IT and engineering. This affinity group was established in 20th June 2016 and since then its members have been actively working on their events and projects. Historically in Bangladesh (and also in NSU), the female presence has been low in science and engineering subjects. So we have been working hard to encourage, engage and motivate the female students through IEEE opportunities for developing their skills in IT and engineering for professional career development. History of WIE Bangladesh Section: 2011 is the first full calendar year for women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, IEEE Bangladesh Section. At the end of 2012, the number of female IEEE student members was above 80. At the end of 2014, the number of female IEEE member was around 56, graduate female IEEE member was 14, the undergraduate female IEEE student member was higher in number than in 2013. Due to the massive campaigning from the WIE affinity group, IEEE Bangladesh Section, most of the existing female student members of IEEE responded to our call and actively participated in the WIE activities in 2014 and 2015. Their huge interest and participation in the WIE activities clearly indicate that we have achieved an expected growth of the WIE affinity Group’s membership. In 2015 WIE AG, IEEE Bangladesh Section had 6 members, 25 graduate members,and 191 student members. Up to June 2016 WIE AG, IEEE BD section has 4 student branches (4 more student branches are on the process of formation) with more than 400 members across the country. IEEE WIE is led by a diverse body of elected and appointed volunteer members. The governance structure includes boards for operational areas as well as bodies representing members in the 45 Societies and technical Councils and ten worldwide geographic regions. The WIE Committee (WIEC) is responsible for facilitating the development of programs and activities that: - promote the entry into and the retention of women in engineering programs - enhance the career advancement of women in the profession - promote IEEE membership and retention of IEEE women members.