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.
- 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 200 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:
- Newsletter Committee – Lauren Gartenhaus, chair
- Outreach Committee – Carla Schwartz, chair
- Social Committee – Madeline Mahoney, chair
- Social Media Committee – Sam Lau, chair
WISP ProgramGrad StudentsTutoring
WISP Undergraduate Schedule
|
Date |
Topic |
Place and Time |
|---|---|---|
|
August 23, 2022 |
Mentor Training |
WALC 2087 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
August 30, 2022 |
Kick-off Event |
MTHW 210 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
September 13, 2022 |
Purdue & You: Getting Involved in the Classroom and on Campus |
MTHW 210 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
October 4, 2022 |
Developing your Professional Toolbox as an Undergrad |
MTHW 210 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
October 25, 2022 |
The Technology of Tomorrow, Today (combined event with Graduate WISP) |
MTHW 210 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
November 15, 2022 |
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life |
WALC 1018 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
January 10, 2023 |
Welcome Back Gathering |
WALC 3087 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
January 24, 2023 |
The Science of Money |
RHPH 172 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
February 28, 2023 |
Nutrition 101 |
RHPH 172 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
March 21, 2023 |
Behind the Crime Story: Investigating Forensic Science |
RHPH 172 from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
April 11, 2023 |
Adopting a Sustainable Lifestyle |
RHPH 172 from 5:30-7:00pm |
Undergraduate Staff
Meet this year’s undergraduate WISP student leaders.