On April 11th, the Women in Electrical Engineering (WiEEE) Committee hosted an insightful career panel and Q&A session, bringing together industry leaders from CLP, EdKey, MTR Corporation, Microsoft, and beyond. The Department was honored by the presence of Professor C.Y. Chung, Department Head, whose attendance underscored his steadfast commitment to the committee’s mission and his continued support for fostering diversity within the field.
The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers sharing professional insights from the engineering, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Key contributors included Mrs. Cherry Li (CRFG-EEB JV) and Mr. Michael Ma (Hong Kong Housing Authority), alongside EdTech Project Manager Ms. Dora Lo and Microsoft Solution Architect Ms. Catherine Li, who brought nearly two decades of software industry expertise to the table.
The academic perspective was represented by Prof. Mao Yingling of PolyU’s Department of EEE, while industry voices were further enriched by Ms. Poyi Cheng and Ms. Phoebe Lo from MTR Corporation, and engineers Ms. Alice Loong and Ms. Charmaine Ng from CLP Power. Ir. Eric Man, Senior Construction Engineer at MTR and Vice Chairman of the PolyU Electrical Engineering Alumni Association, also shared valuable insights.
Throughout the session, the panel addressed critical topics such as workplace challenges, career development, and strategies for success as women in engineering. The discussion emphasized resilience, confidence, and the necessity of continuous learning in an evolving landscape. The event concluded with a special note of gratitude to the speakers, the Organizing Committee, students, and Dr Pauli Lai.
WiEEE remains dedicated to empowering women in STEM through initiatives that foster community, mentorship, and professional growth.
