Undergraduate WISP
The Women in Science Program serves and develops students who identify as women, non-binary individuals, and male advocates within the College of Science throughout their undergraduate studies. From the first-year application process to graduation day, WISP exists to strengthen Science student experiences — not only in the lecture hall or lab but through mentoring and networking as well.
As a first-year student in the Women in Science Program (WISP) you would receive the following benefits:
- You would live in the Women in Science Learning Community in Meredith South Hall (students living outside of the Learning Community but within University Residences can still participate in WISP).
- You would have the opportunity to register for the Women In Science 1 credit class to study the opportunities available in STEM and the impact of being underrepresented by gender in the scientific disciplines.
- You would have tutoring available to you 15 hours/week conveniently located in the University Residences Support Center within Shreve Hall, or join virtually.
- You would be assigned an upper-class mentor in your same major. You and your mentor will attend monthly mentoring programs that include dinner and speakers on science-based and life skills-based topics.
If you are interested in joining WISP, simply apply to be part of the College of Science, Women in Science Learning Community.
Undergraduate WISP additionally supports our cohort of 240+ students via committees that are led by an experienced upper-class mentor with other mentors serving as committee members. We are excited for your active participation in the events and information offered by our dedicated groups. Please reach out with your ideas to the following chairpersons:
- Engagement Committee – Efua Asamani-Baah
- Experiences Committee – Abigail Lee
- Newsletter Committee – Ceci Nilson
- Outreach Committee – Prisha Pandey
- Social Committee – Reina Mauer
- Social Media Committee – Alexis Gleim
- WISP 30 th Anniversary Celebration– Emma Martin
Undergraduate WISP Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
Place and Time |
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September 2, 2025 |
Kick-Off Event |
WALC Theater from 6:00-7:30pm |
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September 16, 2025 |
Nancy Drew: The Science of Solving Crimes |
WALC Theater from 6:00-7:30pm |
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October 7, 2025 |
Mission Possible: Personal Safety |
WALC Theater from 6:00-7:30pm |
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October 28, 2025 |
Inside Out: Sleep and Stress Edition (with Grad WISP) |
WALC Theater from 6:00-7:30pm |
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November 18, 2025 |
La La Landed a Job/Career |
WALC Theater from 6:00-7:30pm |
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January |
Who Wants to Be a Money Master? |
TBA from 6:00-7:30pm |
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February |
Honey, I Shrunk the Molecules! |
TBA from 6:00-7:30pm |
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March |
Girl Meets World: Understanding the Past, Present, & Future of Women and their History (with Grad WISP) |
TBA from 6:00-7:30pm |
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April |
Cloudy with a Chance of Tornado |
TBA from 6:00-7:30pm |
Undergraduate Staff
Meet this year’s undergraduate WISP student leaders.