Southeast Michigan Science Fair directed again by WISE director Davis

WISE Director Cinda-Sue Davis again presided over the Southeast Michigan Science Fair, held March 8 and 9. As SEMSF Director, Dr. Davis was pleased to have over 80 high school projects and over 200 middle school projects in the fair this year. "Research has found that the experience of doing a hands-on science project is one of the most successful ways to get students interested in science. We hear this anecdotally from many students and faculty members who still remember their middle and high school science fair projects," says Davis. Click here for full story.

"Backpack to Briefcase" with Libby Cheney from Shell Corporation

The College of Engineering and the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program hosted Elizabeth "Libby" Cheney for one of the "Backpack to Briefcase Professional Development Series" lunches on March 24. Libby Cheney is the Vice President of Corporate Support for Shell Exploration and Production in the Americas Region. Before coming to Shell, Ms Cheney had 24 years of industry experience with another major oil and gas company, including technical roles in reservoir engineering and management of domestic assets and international projects. Mrs. Cheney is Chairperson of the newly formed North America Carbon Capture and Sequestration Association.Click here for full story.

WISE co-hosts "Selecting a Math Science Concentration" event during LSA Concentration Fair week

More than 80 undergraduate students attended a "Selecting a Math or Science Concentration" event on March 27 at Pizza House restaurant, aimed and providing an opportunity to learn about different math and science concentrations from declared students. Click here for full story.

WISE honors Noemi Mirkin on becoming an American Physical Society (APS) Fellow

The WISE Program held a lunch in honor of UM Physics faculty member Noemi Mirkin. In addition to her research and teaching, Noemi is the faculty advisor for the UM Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Science and is a longtime friend of the WISE Program.Click here for full story.

Fourth Parenting In the Academy panel lunch held

Panelists for the fourth annual WISE-sponsored Parenting in the Academy lunch included Heather Carlson, Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Associate Professor of Chemistry; Marin Clark, Assistant Professor, Department of Geological Sciences; and Alec Gallimore, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering and Associate Dean for Academic Program and Initiatives, Rackham. The panel was attended by nearly 60 graduate students and post docs, and by a handful of undergraduate students. Click here for full story.

WISE acquires SmartGirl.org

The WISE Program recently acquired the SmartGirl.org web site from UM's Institute for Research on Women in Gender (IRWG). The thirteen year-old site has been managed by IRWG since 2001. Due to organizational changes, IRWG was looking for a new home and a new direction for SmartGirl.org. Click here for full story.