The WiSE program recruits and supports women of all ethnic backgrounds in science and engineering (S&E) and fosters a healthy academic and social environment for men and women in S&E at all levels of study.

WiSE creates a collaborative and learner-centered environment for women in S&E. Academic and support programs include tutoring, professional mentoring, peer mentoring, and advising.

WiSE Programs

WiSE Welcome Orientation/Fall Kick-off

October

WiSE Welcome
Location: TBD

The WISE Advisory Board, COE Women Faculty, Industry friends, and Alums welcome our future women engineers. This gathering offers an opportunity for many of our local resident incoming Freshman and/or Transfer engineering women scholars to come together.

Come join us, and mix it up as you begin a new informational network, share experiences, obtain resources, meet new friends and allow us to introduce you to a collaborative academic and social environment to assist you as you begin to navigate the exciting, dynamic academic pathway of engineering education at the UW.

Academic Services

Trying to decide which major is right for you? What classes to register for? Where to find resources for women in science and engineering?

If so, schedule an appointment with an academic adviser. Cathryne Jordan, WiSE's primary academic adviser, is available to meet with you Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. located in Loew Hall 301. To make an appointment, call (206) 543-1770 or email uwwise@uw.edu or stop by Loew 301 to either drop in (if available) or schedule an appointment.

Learn more about the academic services and resources available to help pre-engineering students succeed:

Academic Workshops - One-credit/no credit courses (ENGR 197) that provide additional support for students in engineering prerequisite classes.

Study Centers - Study resources and learning facilitators available in the Engineering Academic Center in Loew Hall, second floor.

ENGR 199W Study Course - One-credit/no credit course you can take up to three times for credit. Requirements include time in class and a paper.

Co-Enrollment Courses - WiSE works with the Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics departments to enroll students in math and science courses with other students with similar backgrounds and interests, creating the smaller communities that many students seek at large institutions. Courses are noted in the time schedules as "Includes MSEP/WiSE students" and are designed to work with the appropriate Academic Workshops. To register for these courses, students must see an MSEP, WiSE or other engineering advisor.

WiSE/LSAMP Student & Faculty Coffee Hour

February 2, 2012 | 3 - 4 p.m.

Sponsored by Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and Women in Science & Engineering (WISE).

This year's coffee hour features:

• Ruth Sims, UW graduate student in EE
• Dr. Isabel Casimiro, medical and molecular biology student
• Ce'Nedra Martin, Quality Engineer at MicroConnex Inc.
• Hamdi Mohamed, Boeing, Geography
• Erin Fletcher-Slayton, Project Manager at HDR Engineering, Inc.

WiSE Industry Luncheon

TO BE RESCHEDULED

WiSE Industry Luncheon
Location: TBD

Due to inclement weather in January, the luncheon will be rescheduled for some time in April.

The Industry Luncheon is a great chance to network and meet with employers over the more casual atmosphere of a lunch. We welcome all students in pre-engineering, engineering and the sciences. Check back in autumn quarter for more information.

WiSE Conference

Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WiSE Industry Luncheon
Location: Mary Gates Hall, UW Campus

This annual event offers educational and professional development and enrichment for women interested in engineering and science careers. High school, college, graduate school scholars, academic faculty, administrators, and professional women come together for a day of exciting and fun exploration and encounters.

Attendees discover new opportunities, identify personal strengths, and increase their confidence to embark on new academic and professional ventures. The conference is well-attended by over 200 or more students from around the region.

Learn more about the WiSE Conference.

WiSE Conference Post-Symposium & Breakfast

Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 9 a.m. - noon

WiSE Conference Post-Symposium & Breakfast
Location: TBD

Keep the juices flowing after the 2012 WiSE conference. Details to be provided soon.

SWE Evening with Industry

Tuesday, January 25, 2012 | 1 - 5 and 6 - 8 p.m.

SWE Evening with Industry
Location: Gould Hall, UW Campus

Evening with Industry is a unique event for both students and employers. It consists of two components: a career fair from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and an awards banquet in the evening, from 6:00 to 8:00. The career fair is open to all students majoring or interested in engineering, science and technology and looking for:

• Internships
• Full-time Employment
• Networking

The awards banquet features a keynote speaker and honors outstanding female students from each of the engineering departments. It also provides an opportunity for students and recruiters to interact in a more casual setting.

More information can be found at the SWE website.

WiSE Pre-Major Program

Have you chosen your major yet? Do you need assistance in your pre-engineering coursework? Do you want direction in finding resources and opportunities for women in science and engineering?

For help with any of these, be a part of the WiSE Pre-Major Program!

WiSE is here to assist you by directing you to various resources and opportunities to aid you with your choice of major as well as your pursuit of success in your academic coursework and extracurricular activities.

The Pre-Major Program gives you the opportunity to connect with women who have experienced some of the same challenges that you may encounter. WiSE staff can assist you with pre-requisite courses and advising as well as give you tips about balancing school, work and other activities.

The program offers these resources to assist you as a pre-major and beyond:

• WiSE Student Success Seminars
• ENGR 199 - WiSE Academic Study/Tutoring Session
• ENGR 202 - Academic Success and Life Long Learning Seminar
• WiSE Academic Support Resources
• Pre-Professional Events
• Engineering Information Sessions and Workshops

We encourage you to participate and invite your friends along as we build this community here at the UW. To register with WiSE, contact uwwise@uw.edu or call 206-543-1770 or stop by Loew Hall 301.

WiSE Pre-Professional Program

Have you decided which field of study you will pursue? Have you been accepted into your department? What are your next steps as you move down your major pathway?

The WiSE Pre-Professional Program can help!

WiSE provides services and resources to assist you both academically and professionally as you work to complete a degree in engineering and/or the sciences and prepare to transfer your skills and knowledge to the workplace.

Come join a network of your peers, university staff, and industry friends to learn what it takes to establish yourself in and outside the classroom. The WiSE Pre-Professional is invited to participate, attend, and get involved in:

• WiSE Student Success Seminars
• WISE Academic Support Resources
• Engineering Co-op/Internships Undergraduate Research and Industry Information Sessions
• Annual WISE Conference
• Career Fairs for the Engineers and Science