e-WiSE your monthly look at WiSE and STEM at Iowa State  November | 2020

e-WiSE AT-A-GLANCE Corporate Conversations WE Lead Conference Congrats Seniors! WiSE Nest - Study Space Extended hours beginning Nov 9 Last Day to Request a Tutor Native American Heritage Month Finals Kits Writing and Media Center RA Position in Mech E SI Leader Position Available Virtual Study Groups Study Spaces around Campus YWCA Student Scholarship You are receiving this monthly newsletter because you are enrolled as an undergraduate student in a STEM major. We obtain a list at the beginning of each semester from the office of the Registrar. If you have any questions please contact wise@iastate.edu.

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.

Corporate Convos Virtual Event

Register online and choose which conversation you would like to participate in through this link! https://tinyurl.com/corpconvos

WE Lead: Empowerment and Leadership Conference

WE Lead gives Iowa State students the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, engage in interactive discussions and sessions, network with other leaders from campus and the community, and reflect on their own identities, leadership qualities, and strengths in their respective roles at Iowa State and beyond. WE Lead will be hosted in a virtual format through Zoom! Register HERE.    Contact welead@iastate.edu with any questions!

Congratulations Seniors!!!

Graduating this semester? Congrats on your graduation! Please stop by our office in Carver 218 for your WiSE graduation gift. If you are unable to come to campus, complete this survey by Friday, December 11 so that we can mail the gift to you!

Visit the WiSE Nest! Extended Hours Starting Nov 16

The votes are in! WiSE Nest is the new name of WiSE's study space in 298 Carver! Stop in and visit! Grab some free candy and take and/or provide a message of encouragement! Stay around and study.

Updated hours: Through November 6: 10AM - 5 PM November 9 - 20: 10AM-8PM Finals week: Check WiSE homepage for hours.

November 4: Last Day to Request a Tutor

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. The Academic Success Center has established Wednesday, November 4, as the last day to request a tutor for this semester. Contact Katie Walker at katiew@iastate.edu for access to the funding for tutoring request form and directions for requesting a tutor. We will not be able to approve request for funding after 4:00 pm on November 4.

National Native American Heritage Month

November celebrates all Native American Indian people in our country! Help us celebrate the hard work and achievements of all the Indigenous American womxn in STEM on our campus! Nominate a friend, student, staff/faculty by emailing wise@iastate.edu

Finals Kits: Pick Up Starting Nov 9

Need a little something to help relieve stress and focus on finishing up the semester strong? Pick up a finals kit courtesy of WiSE! Finals kits available starting November 9th and can be picked up during open hours in: WiSE Office - 218 Carver WiSE Nest - 298 Carver

Appointments with the Writing and Media Center

Undergraduate Research Position in Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking undergraduates in engineering, chemistry, or biology degree programs to conduct research on reactions to degrade waste plastics and paper and perform chemical analyses on products. For details regarding the position and the application process, visit click here.

SI Leader Positions Available

The Academic Success Center is looking for Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders for ­­­spring 2021. If you are interested in creating a collaborative learning environment and being a peer educator, this is a perfect job for you!  To apply and learn more about qualifications, responsibilities, and required dates, visit the SI Website.  The priority deadline for the application is November 12, 2020. Candidate applications will be reviewed and interviews offered on a rolling basis.  Please do not hesitate to contact sistaff@iastate.edu with any questions.

Virtual Study Groups

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. We’re gathering interest to see what needs exist for virtual study groups.   Let us know of your interest, by completing this form.

Study Spaces around Campus

Facilities Planning and Management has identified spaces on campus that are available for students to study when classes are not scheduled. See the attached spreadsheet for a list of rooms and times available if you are seeking a place to study.

YWCA Student Scholarship

The YWCA is now accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to one female-identifying undergraduate or graduate student at ISU. Half of the award will be distributed during the Fall semester with the other half being distributed during the Spring semester. For details regarding criteria and the application process, visit www.ywcaames.org/student-scholarships. Application deadline: November 30, 2020

STEM Student Organizations

Have an announcement or upcoming event for your student organization? Email wise@iastate.edu to advertise in next month's e-WiSE.

WiSE Corporate Sponsors

WiSE programs and initiatives are made possible through the generous financial support of our partners like Computers & Structures, Inc. Click here for the full listing of WiSE Corporate Partners.

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