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Empowering Women Through Education and Technology

WIE/WIT Saturday: A Collaborative Success

On Saturday, May 9, Women in Engineering (WIE) invited Women in Technology (WIT) to participate in their conference. It was an informative and engaging one-day event. The WIE speakers included:

• John Schaff, Optical Communication Systems for Satellites and Spacecraft
• Davoud Adinehloo, Advanced Materials for Future Electronics: From Atomic-Scale Simulation to Real Devices
• Rebecca Grey, WIE/WIT, The Multi-Disciplinary Engineer: Navigating Systems, Teams, and the Role of Women in Engineering
• Nadia Mugisha, WIE/WIT, WISE: Owning Your Engineering Journey
• Women in Engineering (WIE) / Women in Technology (WIT) Q&A Panel (Rebecca Grey, Nadia Mugisha, Maryam Nasri with Maria Garrity and Sarbani Banerjee representing Buffalo State WIT)
• Adedoyin Inaolaji, Small Modular Reactors for Grid Support During Electric Vehicle Charging
• Brian Murphy, The Energy Mix for Power Generation with Increasing Demand

Buffalo State Alumni at Their Best

• The Greater Buffalo Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently interviewed several Buffalo State alumni. Their stories highlight innovation, entrepreneurship, and career success. Watch the “Join Us at Buffalo State Testimonials” on YouTube to learn more. 
  A big thank you to Sue McCartney and her awesome team at the SBDC for these inspirational videos.

Why Women in Technology (WIT) Matters

• Women hold only about 26%–28% of computing roles in the United States
• Women remain underrepresented in technology leadership positions
• Provides AI, technology, and experiential learning opportunities that engage participants in real-world applications
• Through networking, education, and advocacy, WIT works to close the gender gap and support an inclusive, innovative future.

Get Involved

Buffalo State’s Women in Technology (WIT) is a faculty and staff chapter within the SUNY-wide WIT program. It connects employees, students, and alumni who are interested in artificial intelligence, experiential learning, and emerging technologies.

• To be added to the BSU WIT listserv, contact the WIT Co-Chairs Maria Garrity or Sue McCartney. Explore digital updates in the WIT World Newsletter
• To be added to one of our several committees, please contact the committee chairs directly; WIT Highlights: Presidential Greetings; AI and Technology Innovation | The Daily Bulletin

Thank you for being an advocate for this timely initiative. Please continue to read the Buffalo State Daily for information about our upcoming virtual meetings and events soon.

The SUNY WIT Program is open to any and all eligible employees as defined by SUNY regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or any other protected class and is consistent with all current governing federal and state non-discrimination law.