IEEE Region 10 WIE ATHEnA Project #2 - Theme: STEAM for Schools
Objectives
One of the goals of WIE is to promote STEAM education among women and encourage women to consider career paths in STEAM. It is essential to look at the pre-university aspect when we talk about STEAM education.
Science , Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics – STEAM.
At the regional level, the best way to reach secondary educational institutes is through delegation to the section AGs. R10 WIE proposes “Advancing Technology for Humanity – Engineers in Action (ATHEnA) Project #2 – STEAM for Schools” to provide funding support to the section AGs to conduct STEAM workshops, seminars and awareness programs to school children.
The project aims to:
- Encourage next generation women to pursue STEAM education.
- Increase awareness on STEAM career paths.
- Encourage WIE AGs to work with other OUs and non-IEEE organizations, such as government schools, educational institutes and other organizations who have the same objective.
- Build a relationship between IEEE and schools to identify and find solutions for the greatest fears and worries of girls/women going into STEAM fields.
Applicant Eligibility
Members of the WIE or Student Branch WIE affinity groups of each section in IEEE Region 10.
It is encouraged to submit a proposal in collaboration with one or more IEEE OUs or non-IEEE organizations in government, industry, or academia.
- All submissions require endorsement from the Section Chair and Section WIE AG Chair.
- Section is encouraged to coordinate with Section WIE AG and Student Branch WIE AGs to comprehensively and strategically propose projects.
Funding information
Each accepted proposal will get a maximum of USD$500 per project in accordance with the R10 matching fund policy.
[ Mandatory requirement ]
For Large Section projects, R10 will support 50% of total expenses.
For Medium Section projects, R10 will support 70% of total expenses.
For Small Section projects, R10 will support 90% of total expenses.
The remaining funds will have to be supported by the section and/or any other source of funding.
Section Classification
Large Section: 1,501 or more members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year.
Medium Section: 501-1,500 members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year.
Small Section: 500 or fewer members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year.
For example, if the proposed project budget is US $800, then in case of a Large Section project the R10 contribution would be US $400 (50%) and for a Medium Section project it will be US $500 (maximum limit) and not US $560 (70%). Similarly, for a Small Section project R10 will fund no more than US $500 (maximum limit) even if the budget is US $501.
Important Dates
- Call for proposals : 1st May – 1st June 2025
- Proposal submission deadline : 1st of June 2025
- Acceptance notification : 24th of June, 2025 (updated)
- Execution duration of proposed project : 25th of June – 25th of September 2025
- Report submission deadline : 10th of October, 2025
- Results announcement : 25th of October
Reimbursement claims
If the special funding request has been initially approved, the WIE Affinity Group must submit an activity report with details on the use of funds by the final report deadline. Final date to submit all reports with copies of supporting invoices/receipts in PDF file via the IEEE platform is October 10, 2025.
Funding payments will be transferred to the relative IEEE Sections after receiving all reports. R10 will NOT transfer funds if the full activity and finance (income & expense) reports are not submitted on time.
The activity report may be published in the IEEE R10 Newsletter, R10 WIE website and/or social media platforms.
Proposal submission
See “Terms of Reference”: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Wu7A-1HRRjSGc2P7LHIvrp6c-x_tznwDaYxAZNPIXw/edit?usp=sharing
Please submit your proposal through the online form: https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1218/home