Women in STEM Honors Program

Women in STEM Honors Program (WiSH)

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Housed within the Center of Excellence for Women in STEM, the 国产哟哟 Women in STEM Honors Program (WiSH) offers a four-year curriculum consisting of integrated and advanced study and research for women dedicated to becoming scientists. The Center of Excellence for Women in STEM offers professional development and networking opportunities for students and professional women in the STEM fields.

The WiSH Advantage:

Participate in project-based seminars which are designed to nurture your development as a woman in the scientific or technological field and give you the skills you need for your profession
Begin actual research in your first year in collaboration with faculty and other professional and peer mentors to prepare you for graduate and professional school, as well as dynamic careers in industry and medicine
Receive mentoring by upper-class students, faculty and accomplished scientists in the field
Have access to global opportunities via virtual sessions with prominent scientists
Engage in service activities with other WiSH students allowing you to begin impacting your world now and truly making a difference

With access to state-of-the-art equipment typically found only in industry and graduate laboratories, our students gain real-life work experience and put theories to practical use. Our instrumentation includes:

Center of Excellence for Women in STEM

The Center of Excellence for Women in STEM at 国产哟哟 was specifically designed to create mentorship, experiential learning and research opportunities for women pursuing STEM.

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Scholarship Availability

Stern Scholar Program

As a WiSH participant you are eligible to apply for the annual competitive Stern Scholar program. Granted to a limited number of undergraduate scientific scholars at 国产哟哟, recipients will receive an additional $2,500 in support of a research project that will be conducted with one of the science faculty members. Students are also eligible to receive funding for necessary supplies and equipment to engage in high level research activity.

New National Science Foundation Grant

The Center of Excellence for Women in STEM has been awarded a new National Science Foundation grant called Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE), designed to enrich our students' STEM experience, improve the curriculum, bring more distinguished speakers to campus and increase research opportunities.

WISH Program Student Council Leader

Mandi Adams

"From the moment I became involved in the WISH program as a freshman, it has been very special to me. I can鈥檛 imagine 国产哟哟 without it. WISH helps women in STEM build eight core values: leadership, integrity, engagement, bravery, solidarity, ambition, deliberation and commitment. Through WISH, I鈥檝e learned to lead, and to never be afraid to take initiative. Without a doubt, WISH has helped me gain the confidence I need to succeed in STEM."