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The 2010 WiSE Conference was a terrific success. We were impressed by the thoughtful questions posed by students and also by their energy, eagerness, and openness to new ideas and knowledge "the university way."
Thanks to all who participated,
~ The WiSE Advisory Board
The 2010 WiSE Conference
WiSE: A Catalyst for 
Change
The 19th Annual WiSE Conference
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Conference info:
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For Sponsors |
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For Speakers/Volunteers
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Keynote Panel -
A panel of smart, successful women in science, education and business open the conference:
Phyllis Wise, UW Provost
Mary Lidstrom, Vice Provost for Research and professor, Chemical Engineering
Sheila Edwards Lange, UW Provost for Diversity
Wendy Hiester, Lead Process Development Engr., BP
Carla Easter, Education Specialist, Nat'l Human Genome Research Institute
Debbie Terwilleger, Acting Director, Surface Water Management Division, Snohomish County -
Workshops in professional and personal development - Registered guests can choose up to three workshops designed specifically for high school, pre-engineering and engineering students.
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Career and Engineering Resource Fair - Meet employers of engineering graduates, including BP, Snohomish County Public Works, and Lockheed. Talk to representatives from these engineering departments at the UW: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering (formerly Technical Communication), and College of Forest Resources.
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Networking Lunch - Enjoy a catered lunch and plenty of time to network with employers, faculty and students.
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Closing Program - Live performance by the Associated Students of UW Women’s Action Commission and Voices, featuring excerpts from their annual, sell-out performance of Vagina Monologues.
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.