Women in Science
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Women in
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Contact
Lishibanya Mohapatra
Chair
585-475-5128
lxmsps@rit.edu
Laura Munoz
Vice Chair
585-475-2523
lmmsma@rit.edu
Working together, Inspiring each other, Strengthening relationships, Engaging community for the success of women in science and math (WISe)
Overview
The Women in Science (WISe) program contributes to women's engagement in sciences and mathematics through diverse and unique events and opportunities. The program engages participants by offering information and education on equity and inclusion.
Outreach and recruitment activities inspire a love for the sciences and mathematics in K-12 girls, education activities enrich the undergraduate experience of COS majors, and policy and programmatic activities enable the advancement and success of women in science and mathematics disciplines.
Programs
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SMASH Experience
SMASH is a program for rising eighth-grade girls designed to build confidence in science and math. The curriculum focuses on improving the two attitudinal values, perceived usefulness of mathematic and mathematical self-efficacy, impacting math-related achievement. Girls about to enter the eighth grade can join us at RIT for five days of cool science fun with math.
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Student Travel Award
Planning to attend a regional or national conference? RIT Women in Science can help with your expenses.
NEW! Peer Mentoring Program
Are you a junior/senior or a graduate student? Are you interested in becoming a mentor for new students? WISe is starting a new Peer Mentoring Program to match new and incoming College of Science students with junior/senior/graduate students. Contact the WISe chair for more information!