Our Mission
WICGE aims to inspire, support, and encourage women at all stages of their careers, through networking, mentoring, and advocating for equal representation and opportunities.
News & Events
Round Table Discussion at Ocean Sciences
Monday, 23 February 2026 at 12:30
Join Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering for a Round Table Discussion: Inclusivity to diversity-how to shatter the glass ceiling. The discussion will take at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow on Monday 23 February 2026 at 12:20-13:45 in M4 (SEC). Reserve your spot at the link below.
Dr. Dawn Wright at World Ocean Day Seminar
Online, on 09 June 2025
In celebration of World Ocean Day, the Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering (WICGE) proudly hosted a special seminar honoring the extraordinary contributions of Dr. Dawn Wright.
Dr. Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri, is a pioneering marine geologist, renowned for her work in ocean mapping, deep-sea exploration, and marine GIS. From record-setting submersible dives to her leadership in global initiatives like Seabed 2030, she has advanced the frontiers of ocean science and technology while inspiring generations of scientists and engineers.
With numerous accolades—including election to the US National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering—Dr. Wright is a tireless advocate for science, equity, and the ocean.
Our Members
Check out our remarkable members contributing as women in the field of Coastal Geoscience and Engineering!
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Paula Gomes testing the recently introduced CoastSnap station at El Sardinero, Santander – Spain, in February 2024. 
Silke Tas mounts instruments on a frame to measure currents and sediment dynamics off the eroding mangrove coast of Demak, Indonesia, as part of her PhD research (2018). 
In the beautiful coral reefs of Bermuda, Laura Szczyrba dives underwater to document the distribution of species with her research group from Queen’s University. 
Alejandra mounts instruments on a frame to measure waves, currents and sediment dynamics off the eroding mangrove coast of Demak, Indonesia, as part of her PhD research (2018). 
Ana Paula da Silva speaks on the panel about “How to make your research have impact?” at the 4th Australiasian Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference.
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