• Contact Us
• WISE Staff
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• Join Our Email Group

Need:

Women are underrepresented in technology, engineering and mathematics and in some science fields at every level of post-secondary academics, as well as in related careers.

Mission:

The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program at the University of Michigan is a cooperative effort between the Colleges of Engineering and Literature, Sciences & Arts,  the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Housing Division. The WISE Program is designed to increase the number of girls and women pursing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while fostering their future success. While the Women in Science and Engineering Programs are open to all students, they are designed to encourage and support women and girls.

Objectives:

• Serve as a catalyst in the development of inclusive, on campus environments

• Introduce girls, young women and their supporters to careers and opportunities in STEM fields

• Provide professional development and leadership opportunities for women in STEM degree programs

• Encourage undergraduate women to pursue graduate degrees

• Contribute to research and evaluation of WISE issues and initiatives.

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Contact Us

Women in Science Office
1140 Undergraduate Science Building (USB)
204 Washtenaw
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2215

website: www.wise.umich.edu/
email: umwise@umich.edu
fax: (734) 615-4450

Women in Engineering Office
1240 Lurie Engineering Center
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
(734) 647-7012
website: www.engin.umich.edu/students/support/wie/
email: umwise@umich.edu
fax: (734) 647-7011

Women in Science and Engineering Residential Program (WISE RP)
138 Mosher Jordan
200 Observatory
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2035
phone: (734) 936-6536 
website: http://www.wiserp.umich.edu
email: wise-rp@umich.edu
fax: (734) 936- 2197

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WISE Staff

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Awards

• Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) - WISE residential program cited as exemplary program in BEST2004 report
  A Bridge for All (PDF file)
• Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award
  Read the Record article from October 2000
• National Science Foundation with a “Recognition Award for the Integration of Research and Education.”(RAIRE).
  Read the news release from February 1987
• Computer World Magazine, Internet and Education, Honors Medal and Finalist Award, 2002
• U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
  Read the news release from September 2000
• University of Michigan Affirmative Action Office “A Model Diversity Program” Award for WISE internship program, May 23, 1991
• Executive Declaration, Michigan Governor James Blanchard, Women in Science Week, July 27–August 1, 1987

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Donate to WISE

Each year, the Women in Science and Engineering Program seeks the financial support of individuals in the community who want to make a difference in the lives and futures of girls and women who are interested in science and engineering. Your support is vital to ensuring WISE’s continued ability to provide needed programs and services that help girls and women achieve their educational and career goals.

Your donation to WISE can help us:

• Provide scholarships for fee-based student summer programs
• Support and expand our current programming
• Explore new programming options
• Support research on women in science and engineering
• Bring outstanding women scientists to campus as seminar speakers

Please call WISE Director Dr. Cinda-Sue Davis if you would like to discuss giving possibilities.

To make a gift by mail, please send your check to the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program, 1140 Undergraduate Science Building (USB), 204 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2215 .

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Join the WISE Email Group

If you would like to receive email messages about upcoming lectures, programs and opportunities, please send your email address to umwise@umich.edu.

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