WiSE - Women in Science & Engineering
Located in Reynolds House, The WiSE (Women in Science & Engineering) program is an opportunity that fosters engagement in the world of science and engineering to females, who are typically outnumbered in such majors and programs.
WiSE was created to offer females a strong support system to help with everyday challenges, from studying for a physics exam to working out an issue with a roommate. This system of support includes upper class women serving as mentors of the program as well as several staff members from across the university.
Francesca Merchant '09, a biology major and mentor, says," WiSE serves to remind these women that they belong here too. It's challenging to sit in an aeronautical engineering class and be in the minority. In WiSE, the girls can come back to their mentor, who remembers that same challenge, or to her peers who are experiencing the same issues, and feel comforted knowing that they understand."
WiSE also offers its members extraordinary opportunities to network with successful alumnae, participate in social functions, attend guest speaker appearances, workshops and study sessions and meet with helpful offices such as the Career Center.
"We're able to create tighter bonds because we have all these things in common and on top of that we do WiSE activities that will help us gain skills and confidence for the future." - Suzanne Smith '12, member
The benefits of WiSE include:
- A stimulating environment that encourages academic success along with personal and professional development
- Study groups with upper-class women as peer mentors with majors in mathematics, science and engineering
- Informal gatherings with science and engineering faculty and peer mentors
- Guest speakers from Clarkson’s Career Center, community organizations and regional and national industries
- Group social events, opportunities for off-campus trips and exchanges with other college WiSE programs
Learn more by checking out the WiSE flyer!
For questions on how to sign up for WiSE, contact:
Tamera Rizk
Director of Student Life & Engagement
315-268-6680
trizk@clarkson.edu
