The Women in Engineering & IT Study Lounge is a space for women students to develop personal connections, access graduate-level women study support, and do school work. Women students will need to sign-up for swipe card access to get in and out of the room. Once you receive swipe card access, the entrance to the building and the room will be accessible when the building is open, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The space is located on the third floor of the Engineering Design Centre (the Mackenzie attachment), ME4519.
If you have questions about the study lounge, please contact our Program Administrator at: wie@carleton.ca.
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There are three two-hour study sessions offered during the week. Details will be shared via. email to those who have received swipe card access to the lounge.
Devanshee Kalpeshkumar Vankani is a software engineering student pursuing her Masters at Carleton, with real-world developer experience in India, known for her approachable nature. She’s not just about code; Devanshee’s passion lies in fostering healthy connections, both in the digital and real world. Beyond tech, she indulges in art and craft and enjoys exploring cities, embodying a well-rounded blend of technology, creativity, and adventure. When she’s not immersed in code or crafting, she loves to explore cities and discover new places.
Keely Gibb is a second year PhD student in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University, where she was in the Space Systems stream and worked on the CubeSat capstone project in her fourth year. She now is a part of Carleton’s Applied Dynamics Laboratory where she works on the Neonatal Patient Transport Project, studying sound and vibration in medical transport systems for newborn patients. Some of her work includes data collection in ambulances and hospitals, performing shaker testing in the laboratory, and developing dynamic models of the mechanical system. She has written and presented several conference papers, the most recent being at the IEEE Medical Measurements and Applications 2023 conference in South Korea.
Nareen Khurshid is an experienced graduate student with a longstanding connection to Carleton University. Nareen is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Computer Science while contributing to fellow students in the community. Her areas of interest encompass a diverse range of subjects including network and Internet security, authentication systems and system behaviour. Her research endeavors encompass comprehending and resolving the security and privacy challenges that affect various components of the internet, the interconnected networks and systems, and the users who rely upon them.
Priyanka Vasavada is a dedicated graduate student in Carleton University’s Systems and Computer Engineering department. As a Graduate Assistant for the WiE&IT Program, her primary role involves leading study sessions tailored to empower STEM women, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity within the field. Priyanka can often be found showering love on her four-legged friends, as her fondness for dogs knows no bounds. Her unwavering passion for advocating women’s presence in engineering further solidifies her commitment to breaking barriers and fostering a more inclusive STEM community.
Rhea Wilson is a second-year PhD student in Building Engineering, specializing in Heritage Conservation. Her research is dedicated to understanding the aging of historical masonry structures, with the goal of ensuring their safety for generations to come. Rhea received her Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (BEng) from McGill University in 2020 and her Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng) from Carleton University in 2022. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is a dedicated advocate for women in engineering, volunteering with the Engineers of Tomorrow and the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering. Rhea is excited to join the Women in Engineering & IT Study Lounge as a Graduate Assistant, where she looks forward to connecting with the Carleton Engineering community and providing support to fellow women in STEM.
Donna Dsouza is a graduate student at Carleton University pursuing her degree in IT with a Data Science specialization. Prior to this, she worked in various roles in the retail industry for over three years. Being one of the few women during her undergraduate, she has been a strong advocate for women in engineering and IT, volunteering for events like Global Women in STEM. When not working, Donna loves exploring places and meeting new people. Through her role as a Graduate Assistant in the WiE&IT Program, she looks forward to building connections and supporting women at Carleton.
Location
Need directions to the Engineering Design Center (EDC)? The front entrance to the building is located on Library Road, across from Lanark House. Look for signage for the lounge, located in ME4519.
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