e-WiSE
your monthly look at WiSE and STEM at Iowa State
February | 2021
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The WiSE program serves individuals who identify as female (this includes women who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.) in STEM majors. WiSE welcomes all students, staff, and faculty to engage in STEM equity.
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Join WiSE for virtual yoga on Wednesday, February 10 @ 5p.m.
No prior experience needed.
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Spring 2021 WiSE Nest Hours |
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We're thrilled to be able to continue the WiSE Nest space for the spring semester!
Stop in, stay to study, or just grab a pick me up - the space is there for YOU!
Spring 2021 Hours
Monday - Friday
10 AM - 8 PM
Feel free to stop by the WiSE office in 218 Carver for help finding the Nest!
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WiSE Peer Facilitator Positions |
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Are you interested in being a WiSE Peer Facilitator for Fall 2021?
What is a Peer Facilitator?
The WiSE Leadership Peer Facilitator is a student staff member who leads small section discussions and activities with a group of first-year students, as part of the WiSE first-year course.
Previous enrollment in WiSE first-year course preferred, but NOT required.
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Help us celebrate Black History Month by spotlighting Black Womxn in STEM throughout our campus!
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WiSE partners with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Engineering, Human Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences to support students academically each semester. Female identifying first-year, second year and transfer students are eligible for one science, engineering or math course each semester while enrolled in a STEM major at Iowa State.
Contact Katie Walker at katiew@iastate.edu for access to the funding for tutoring request form and directions for requesting a tutor.
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In need of a planner?
We've got you covered!
Stop by the WiSE Office in 218 Carver Hall and pick one up!
Available to anyone who needs a planner!
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Are you looking to form or join a study group?
With classes being held in a variety of formats, we recognize it may be difficult to connect with others taking the same coursework.
If you would like to be connected with others who are seeking study groups, please complete this form.
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Volunteer Opportunity: State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa |
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The Iowa 4-H Program’s State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) serves as a platform for student researchers (grades 6 – 12) to meet with professional researchers and communicate their findings and understanding of the research process. The SSTFI is an affiliate of the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. |
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It takes many volunteers to make the SSTFI a successful event for around 700 young researchers from across the state of Iowa! This two-day event hosted at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa has opportunities for those with a background in science, engineering, and technology and for those that want to support STEM exploration in Iowa’s youth.
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Women in Medicine Night - Feb 3 |
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Join us for Women in Medicine Night!
February 3, 2021
6 PM
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Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies |
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Take part in Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies' spring 2021 events!
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Spring ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through many clubs and
organizations at Iowa State to find out how to GET INVOLVED on campus.
Both in-person and virtual events offered.
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ISU Pop Up Shop - Beginning Feb 1 |
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Free Business Attire Pop-Up Shop, Open to All Students
Hosted by the College Directors of Multicultural Student Success and funded by Student Government
Beginning, Monday February 1st
Need a shirt, tie, or a whole outfit for the career fair, an interview or internship? We’ve got you covered – no questions asked. The ISU Free Business Attire Pop-Up Shop is going virtual. Beginning the first week of February you will be able to select, claim and pick-up items to help you be your best professional self via Instagram @isupopup. We will feature varying sizes and styles of gently-used business attire, accessories, and shoes. This event is open to all Iowa State students and will be available throughout the Spring semester. Follow us @isupopup on Instagram for more details.
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Pre-Health Conference 2021 @ ISU |
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Iowa State is excited to host the first annual Pre-Health Conference. For any student pursuing a career in health or medicine, this conference is the ideal opportunity to learn from professionals and further explore the various fields of health-focused careers.
Any student interested in a pre-health profession is welcome to attend!
The event will provide:
- Resources for students interested in a health profession
- Unique networking opportunities with professionals, panels of experienced students and professionals, and speakers on various topics, including graduate students, doctors, dentists, physician-assistants, pharmacists, athletic trainers, and more.
- Opportunity to speak with admissions representatives from programs all over the country to learn about individual programs in your field of interest.
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When: Saturday, February 20th, 2021, 9am-4pm
Where: Virtual format via Zoom
Registration: Free, but REQUIRED!
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Workiva Virtual Internship Event |
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When: Thursday, February 11th
- Livestream information session: 9:00am - 9:30am CST
- Coffee Chats: 10:00am - 4:00pm CST
*You must reserve a spot for a 1:1 coffee chat. Sign ups can be found in the “About” section of the event.
How to participate:
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Register for the information session Live event on LinkedIn. Click HERE to register for the information session today!
- Sign up for a 1:1 Coffee Chat! These are first come, first serve so don’t wait to sign-up for your opportunity to talk to a professional in the career track most applicable to you. This sign up is posted on the LinkedIn event page under the “About” section.
Please note the information session and coffee chats are separate registrations so make sure you sign-up for both!
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Iowa State Conference on Race & Ethnicity (ISCORE) |
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FULL CONFERENCE: Thur. & Fri., March 4-5, 2021
This comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity is free and open to the Iowa State University community (students, faculty, and staff).
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NCORE-ISCORE Project for Students |
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This year-long developmental program on race and ethnicity includes attendance at and participation in NCORE, taking UST 321—a course designed to expand your knowledge of issues around race and provide you with tools to deliver a thought-provoking presentation at ISCORE.
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Iowa State University Women's Club Scholarship |
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Iowa State University Women's Club annually recognizes the academic, personal, and community accomplishments of Iowa State University senior and graduate status women students with the ISUWC Scholarship. The ISUWC Scholarship is intended as an honor for personal achievement; financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Full-time senior or graduate female student at Iowa State University (Fall 2021 ISU classification)
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Demonstrate qualities of leadership and character that contribute to university and/or community life and further understanding and friendship
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 a year ($500 per semester)
Application Deadline: February 21, 2021
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Cargill Global Scholars Program |
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The Cargill Global Scholars Program selects 10 scholars who will receive an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years, participation in two fully funded development leadership seminars during summers 2021 and 2022, opportunities to network with fellow scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia; and one-on-one mentorship from Cargill executives in the the United States and abroad.
The Cargill Global Scholars program is looking for freshman or sophomores, who will be graduating between May 2023 and August 2024 who are US citizens or permanent residents, and demonstrate high academic performance and leadership potential.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2021
For eligibility and application information, click here.
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You will be asked if you would like to apply for the WiSE Scholarship and if you answer yes, you will be directed to the essay question prompt.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be majoring or planning to major in an undergraduate STEM field at Iowa State University
- Identify as female (This includes women who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.)
- Must demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Financial Aid
Application Deadline: March 5, 2021
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UCWLC National Virtual Conference |
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The United Collegiate Women’s Leadership Conference is an interactive transformational experience where women from all walks of life come together to understand the authentic leader they have within themselves, while preparing them to tackle critical issues facing their campus and larger communities.
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STEM Student Organizations |
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Biomedical Engineering Society
- February 2nd, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
- February 18th, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
- March 2nd, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
- March 16th, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
- March 30th, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
- April 13th, 7-8 pm in Hoover 1227 & on our Teams page
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Have an announcement or upcoming event for your student organization? Email wise@iastate.edu to have it shared in next month's e-WiSE!
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Click here for the full listing of WiSE Corporate Partners.
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Program for Women in Science and Engineering wise@iastate.edu |www.wise.iastate.edu |
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