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She became the first female professor to receive tenure in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She is now dean of graduate education for the School of Engineering and a professor of electrical and computer engineering with secondary appointments in computer science and mechanical engineering. Panetta is known as a tireless advocate for women in STEM, from young girls to college-aged women and professionals. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning IEEE Women in Engineering Magazine. In 2002, Panetta founded Nerd Girls, a program committed to empowering female engineering students and challenging myths and stereotypes about women in engineering professions.