What JWEF is:

JWEF was established in 1992 for women engineers to achieve the objectives by networking and exchanging information.
The objectives are to improve each engineer’s skill, to create the comfortable working environment where women engineers can demonstrate own abilities, and to contribute to society in increasing the number of women engineers.

History:

Japan experiences the industrial restructuring driven by specialization and advancement in science and technology. Accordingly, the mobility of engineering population and the diversity of career paths and responsibilities in the profession have been increasing.
Most of all, there has been a growing demand for engineers. Meanwhile, many women engineers have made significant contribution to the profession.
However, the absolute number of women engineers is still small. Also, the individual expertise is not always reflected on current human resources for engineering.
JWEF promotes networking among women engineers who often leave to be isolated in their workplaces, such as enterprises, educational and research institutes.
We hold various training courses across sectors and fields. These activities provide opportunities for women to achieve the self-development as well as to be empowered to play an active role in the profession.
Furthermore, JWEF conducts various researches and studies, and develops socially influential recommendations based on the findings.

JWEF Activities:

1. General Meeting – Annual
2. Periodical Meetings -- 5 to 6 times a year, including lectures, discussions, and study tours
3. Management Committee ----Committee member are;
   • Secretary
   • Finance
   • Membership - Expand and maintain membership and keep update the JWEF member list
   • Bulletin – Publish JWEF news
   • IT and network – Maintain and keep update the JWEF website and mailing-list
   • Public Relations – Generate networking with external organizations, such as INWES, andGender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Office.
4. Special Interests Groups
   • Research Group: Research and publish reports on women engineers
   • BL Group – Publish and read around “Becoming Leaders”
   • Kansai Division – Study and networking activities among members in Western part of Japan (Kansai region)
   • Off-Site Lecture – Plan and facilitate for junior/high school students, to experience, to develop and to expose themselves in the depth and interests in engineering career.
     
5. Publications - Whenever appropriate, JWEF publishes booklet, book and Research note, in the timely manner.
   Here are some of Japanese publications which JWEF has published.
   
   • Original Japanese Title :「しなやかにプロフェッショナル」(“Be a Graceful Professional”) Shinsui-sha 1,600 yen
   • Original Japanese Title 「実践　リーダーを目指すひとの仕事術」(“The Art of Work for Becoming Leaders”) Shinsui-sha 1,700 yen

   If you have an interest in these publications, please contact JWEF office.

6. Recent activities during the last term (June2008- May 2010)
   • The new term always starts at the JWEF Annual General Meeting, held at June. After the GM, 4,or 5 meetings have been held and 2 excursion been also held.
     If you are interested in knowing more about the periodical activities, please contact JWEF Office.

Membership Information:

• Individual Membership

  Individuals who are involved in science and engineering as well as in research, development, and planning are qualified for this membership.
  No science and engineering background required

• Corporate Membership

  Corporations or public organizations which support JWEF’s objectives are qualified for this membership.

• Student Membership

  Students with any major are qualified for this membership

Member's Specialties:

Science (such as physics, chemistry, and biochemistry), engineering (such as metallic, material, and electric engineering), medicine, pharmaceutical science, nutritional science, nursing, clinical laboratory, education, information-related, architectural design, city planning and development, international cooperation, arts, and design

Inquiries and membership application:

For details, please check our website or contact JWEF office by email. jwef_committee@nifty.com

Annual Membership Fees:

• Individual Membership: 6,000 yen
• Corporate Membership:
  • Platinum- 100,000 yen
  • Gold - 50,000 yen
  • Silver - 20,000 yen
• Student Membership: Free

Account Information:

Direct deposit

• Post office:Account number 00190-6-629721
  Account name Japan Women Engineers Forum
  
• Bank: Mizuho Bank Hongo Branch
  Account number 2245488 (Saving Account)
  Account Name JWEF Representative Yukiko Tanaka
  

More about JWEF

1. JWEF Activities and Objectives
2. Past Chairpersons of JWEF Management Committee
3. Advisory Board

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