As part of the implementation of the Executive Plan of Iraqi National Strategy for Women, under Pillar Four: Social Development of Iraqi Women, the Women’s Affairs Committee at  College of Engineering, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Unit at University of Mosul Presidency, organized a dialogue session entitled “Showcasing Success Stories to Encourage Female Students, Staff Members, and Academic Personnel to Pursue Creativity and Innovation Across Scientific and Humanitarian Disciplines”.

The event was held on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 5 (Gender Equality).

The session featured a collection of inspiring success stories of women and female students who had achieved outstanding accomplishments in various scientific and professional fields. It also included a competition entitled “Future Makers Challenge: Women and Technology.”

At the conclusion of the session, Dean of College of Engineering, Assistant Professor Dr. Omar Mohammed Hamdoon, honored distinguished female staff members and students in recognition of their outstanding efforts and contributions.

The Dean also praised the active role of women in academic and professional communities, reaffirming his continued support for female students and staff members and encouraging them to pursue excellence and innovation and contribute effectively to building a promising scientific and professional future.

The honored staff members were Bushra Bashir Matti and Fian Jameel Hammad, both from the Deanship of the College of Engineering, and Assistant Lecturer Iman Mohammed Ali from the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering.

The honored students were Mai Manhal Shakir from the Department of Civil Engineering; Nada Turki Abbas from the Department of Environmental Engineering; Dalia Nouri from the Department of Architecture Engineering; Aya Qais Mowaffaq from the Department of Mechatronics Engineering; and Safa Khalid Anwar from the Department of Communications Engineering.

First place in the competition was awarded to the following students: Rahma Harith Yassin from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Sarah Diaa Khalil from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Reem Salam Mohammed from the Department of Computer Engineering, and Sarah Bilal Ahmed from the Department of Environmental Engineering.