
Women in Engineering (WiE)
Empowering the Next Generation of Women in STEM
The University of Guelph is championing the inclusion and retention of women in engineering through innovative, student-focused programs. Under the leadership of the Doody Family Chair for Women in Engineering and supported by a generous donation from the Doody Family, a series of impactful initiatives are under way at the University to help close the engineering gender gap. These programs are designed to empower women, build a supportive community and inspire girls and gender-diverse youth to choose engineering.
What We Are Doing
Other Initiatives
- International Day of Women in Engineering
- International Women’s Day
- PAGES in Creative Encounters with Science
- WiSE National Conference
Current Students
The University of Guelph provides many opportunities for women and gender minorities in STEM to get involved with the College outside of the classroom. Mentoring, volunteering and research opportunities are a great way to get more involved.

Doody Family Chair for Women in Engineering
Dr. Jana Levison, PhD, P.Eng, is an Associate Professor in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Guelph and the Doody Family Chair for Women in Engineering.
The Doody Family Chair was created in 2022 via a generous gift from Brian and Diana Doody, and at the time of its announcement, was the latest and largest in a string of philanthropic investments by the Doody Family to the University of Guelph. Both retired engineers in Waterloo ON, Brian and Diana are the parents of Laura Ranieri (nee Doody; B.ENG ’09), whose exceptional undergraduate experience at Guelph’s College of Engineering was part of the inspiration for the family’s support of this Chair. The gift will be matched by the University of Guelph to support Women in Engineering initiatives.
Click here for the full story: Doody Family Gift Announcement.
Chair Objectives
Contact Information
Jean Hein
Outreach Manager, CEPS
Dr. Jana Levison, P.Eng.
Associate Professor and Doody Family Chair for Women in Engineering
Sponsorship and Support
Thank you to our 2025 Platinum Sponsor for supporting all our Women in Engineering Outreach events. Additionally, we are deeply grateful to the Doody Family for establishing Women in Engineering at the University of Guelph.





