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IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING WISE is a developing program that establishes engineering and sciences as a place for women to reach their goals. WISE has focused attention on changing the academic environment for women in engineering and science by researching barriers to their success and developing programs that reduce or eliminate these barriers. Our programs for students focus on participating in their engineering and science education from the first year college through the graduate level. |
PROGRAM GOALS • To encourage women to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and sciences • To provide a supportive environment and opportunities for women • To provide students with activities that reinforces and enhances their interest in engineering and science |
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WRRC RECEIVES AAUW GRANT TO SUPPORT WISE GIRLS
This AAUW funding will support a new project to engage girls ages 10 - 13 in the STEM fields, through hands-on workshops in computer science and technology. During winter 2010, in partnership with ISIS - a local non-profit, we will pilot a curriculum that includes UCD student mentors for girl participants. In April we will hold a regional one-day WISTEM for GIRLS campus event, featuring faculty presentations, student technology demonstrations, lab fieldtrips, and our Chancellor Linda Katehi, who recently chaired the National Academy of Sciences report: "Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects". For further information, contact Maria Ly mhly@ucdvis.edu, WRRC WISE intern.
SURVIVING THE ACADEMIC INTERVIEW
Tuesday, October 27, 1003 Kemper, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
This talk was oriented toward people interested in pursuing a tenure-track academic career. The speaker, Valeria La Saponara, has interviewed at different institutions across the country, and served on faculty search committees. She discussed the selection of possible institutions, preparation of an application package, tips and questions to ask during the on-site interview, follow-up and negotiation. Sponsored by WISE ,WRRC, and CWR. Click here for Dr. La Saponara's powerpoint.
WISE OPEN HOUSE WITH CHANCELLOR KATEHI
Monday, September 21, North Hall, 3:00-5:00p.m.
More than 300 people came to meet WISE women from across the departments and greet our new Chancellor. She holds joint faculty appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as Women and Gender Studies.
WISE supports women's success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at UC Davis. For more information, contact the WRRC's Director, Peg Swain at mbswain@ucdavis.edu or WISE Intern Maria Ly mhly@ucdavis.edu, or sign up on our Listserv.
The WISE program is supported by the Consortium for Women & Research RIG.
WISE | Women's Resources and Research Center, Rm 112 | UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616 | (530) 752-3372 | mbswain@ucdavis.edu