Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program at The University of Iowa

WISE Program
   The mission of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program is to 
expand and improve the educational and professional opportunities for women in 
all fields of science and technology by facilitating institutional and social 
change.


Goals
     The WISE Program cooperates with science, engineering, and mathematics 
(SEM) programs at The University of Iowa:
        to increase the participation of women as students, faculty and
           professional staff.
        to promote a supportive environment for women to study and work.
        to integrate the ideas, strengths, and approaches of women into
           research, teaching, and service.
        to inform the public of educational and career opportunities for 
           women in scientific and technical fields.

Organization

     The WISE Program was established in 1994 with joint support from the 
offices of the Vice President for Research and the Provost.  The WISE Program 
staff includes a Faculty Director, a Program Coordinator, and an Advisory 
Board with three faculty, three staff, and two student representative.

     Faculty and staff serve three-year rotating terms and students serve 
renewable one-year terms.  New Board members are selected in late Spring, and 
being their term the following September.  The Advisory Board meets monthly 
from September through June, and all meetings are open to the public.


Projects

WISE News.  The WISE Program publishes a monthly newsletter that includes 
project updates, announcements, and readers' comments.

Resource Library.  The WISE Office maintains a resource library in 232 Jessup 
Hall with information on pre-college science activities, science education, 
mentoring, and research on women in science.

Mentoring.  Throughout the year the WISE Program coordinates a variety of 
mentoring activities for female undergraduates, graduate students, staff, and 
faculty to promote professional development.

Leadership Development.  The WISE Program sponsors speakers and workshops 
designed to help girls and women develop leadership skills.

Outreach Directory.  This directory will include a summary of science 
outreach projects sponsored by SEM programs on campus and a speakers 
bureau with a list of women scientists who are available as speakers 
for classroom and club activities.

Pre-College Activities.  Activities for pre-college girls include hands-on 
science workshops, campus lab visits, and summer research programs.


For more information about our projects or to share your ideas and needs, 
contact the WISE Program Office.

Beverly Marshall-Goodell, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
WISE Program Office
232 Jessup Hall
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA  52242-1316

Phone:  319/353-2290
Fax:    319/335-3560
E-Mail: bev-mgoodell@uiowa.edu