Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)
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 engineering at all levels of study.
WiSE creates a collaborative and learner-centered environment for women in S&E. Academic and support programs include:
Academic services | Pre-major program | Pre-professional program
WiSE Events
Welcome orientation | WiSE Lecture Series | WiSE/LSAMP student & faculty café hour | Industry luncheon | Evening with Industry | Women in Engineering Conference
WiSE Welcome Orientation
Usually in October.
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.
Join us and mix it up as you begin a new informational network, share experiences, learn about resources, and meet new friends. We introduce you to a collaborative academic and social environment to help navigate the pathway of engineering education at the UW.
The 2012 WiSE advisory board
WiSE Lecture Series
WiSE and Qualcomm present public lectures in Autumn and Spring quarters. Each lecture is from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the UW Seattle campus. Lectures are FREE but registration is required.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Is Your Leadership Game Big Enough?
Edree Allen-Agbro gets you thinking about your vision, assets, contacts and relationships with the world. Reception and networking before and after the event. Allen-Agbro is a consultant and executive coach at Work Well with Others.
Location: To be announced
Registration: Free, but required
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Mute the Noise: Overcoming Negative Stereotypes of Women as Leaders
The WiSE Industry Alumni Board, made up of professionals from companies like Boeing, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, leads the discussion. Reception and networking before and after the event.
Location: To be announced
Registration: Free, but required
WiSE/LSAMP Student & Faculty Café Hour
Sponsored by Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and Women in Science & Engineering (WISE), the November café hour usually features grad students, faculty and professionals in engineering, who are happy to discuss career choices, challenges and rewards.
Front row industry speakers: Ce'Nedra Martin, Erin Fletcher-Slayton, Hamdi Mohamed, Dr. Isabel Casimiro
WiSE Industry Luncheon
A January tradition, 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 out the photos from the 2013 luncheon »
Women in Engineering Conference
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.
The 2013 WiSE Conference was held on Saturday, March 2 and had a terrific turnout. We hope to see you next year.
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 Women in Engineering Conference.
SWE Evening with Industry
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
HUB North Ballroom (2nd floor) and Gould Hall, UW Campus
Evening with Industry is a unique event for both students and employers.
12:00 p.m. — Career Fair opens only to SWE members at the North Ballroom
12:30 – 5:00 p.m. — Career Fair open to all majors
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — Dinner and Award Banquet at Gould Hall
The career fair is open to all students looking for internships, co-ops, and full time employment in the fields of engineering, science, or technology. 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: SWE website.
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 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
See Also - Programs for Incoming First Year and Transfer Students
- ALVA - Incoming freshmen accepted into the ALVA program are assigned to paid, high tech or research jobs that improve their college financing and give them an early taste of a professional career.
- STEM Bridge - a four-week academic experience for incoming first year engineering students planning to major in engineering or computer science. Students live in a UW Residence Hall, attend workshops and build community.
Contact WiSE
Cathryne Jordan
WiSE Director
301 Loew Hall
uwwise@uw.edu
(206) 543-1770
WiSE partners with SWE and Phi Sigma Rho to support women in engineering.
WiSE is Working!
"Women who participate in WiSE are three times more likely to be admitted to the departments of the UW College of Engineering," says Eve Riskin, associate dean of academic affairs. Read more about how social support and mentoring keep women in the field of engineering »
