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Description
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The University of
Washington's Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is an organization designed to increase the
recruitment and retention of women of all ethnic backgrounds
in science and engineering (S & E), and to create an
academic and social climate at the UW which is conducive to
both men and women in S&E at the undergraduate and
graduate levels. To attain these goals, the specific
objectives of WISE are to build a collaborative and
learner-centered environment for women in S&E; deliver
recruitment, retention, and workforce preparation programs;
and conduct research studies related to women in S&E.
WISE provides both academic
and support programs which include Tutoring, Professional
Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Advising, Undergraduate Retention
Interventions, and a Graduate Program for the recruitment
and retention of graduate students. All programs are
evaluated annually, documentation on each program is
maintained, and a longitudinal database tracks undergraduate
students from their entry through graduation. (WISE)
recently received a Presidential Award for Excellence in
Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
http://www.engr.washington.edu/~uwwise/
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