The third year of the WiSH (Women in Semiconductors and Hardware) program, a month-long mentorship program for second-year female engineering students in India, is being hosted by Texas Instruments (TI), the company stated.
By providing early exposure to and mentorship in the semiconductor, embedded software, and hardware industries, the program aims to inspire more women to seek careers in core engineering. This year, TI received over 1600 registrations for the WiSH program; 115 individuals were chosen to participate.
More than 1600 women studying engineering at 43 participating colleges applied to the WiSH program.
| “Only 27% of women who pursue STEM education in India for higher studies end up pursuing careers in these fields1 and we want to help change that,” said Santhosh Kumar, president and managing director, Texas Instruments India. “By providing first-hand experience of a hardware and embedded software career and mentorship, the WiSH program encourages more women to seek careers in the semiconductor industry and transform the status quo.” |
These students get access to lab tours, technical discussions, networking events with TI executives, and simulation projects during the month-long, third-year WiSH (Women in Semiconductors and Hardware) program.
Additionally, during the last week, students get in-person mentorship at TI’s Bangalore location and through virtual sessions for three weeks.
They network with accomplished women executives at TI and several other professionals in the semiconductor industry while they are there, gaining knowledge from their experiences that aids in their decision-making.
| “During the WiSH program, participants are encouraged to learn advanced engineering concepts with the help of simulations, assignments, and brainstorming sessions,” said Poornima Kulkarni, a past WiSH participant and future TI employee. “Every week of the initiative is meticulously planned, to provide invaluable mentorship and exposure to semiconductor industry concepts. The program helped me decide to join the semiconductor industry, and has made a significant difference in my career trajectory.” |
TI encourages second-year women engineering students to apply to the WiSH program, enabling them to make informed career choices early in their lives.
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