The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program was established at the University of Arizona in 1976 as part of the Women's Studies Department and the Southwest Institute for Research on Women. WISE offers programs for middle school students to professionals, including a conference for middle and high school students, academic and career preparation programs for college students, mentoring, internships, scholarships, a living-learning residential community, and much more!

WISE Mission Statement

Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) works to motivate female students to enter careers in science, engineering, mathematics and technology and to support them in their studies.

WISE Vision Statement

Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) will become a leading center that encourages students to develop and enhance successful careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.

WISE Staff

• November Papaleo, Director
• npapaleo@email.arizona.edu
• (520) 626-9152
• Regina Kelly, Grants Specialist
• ginak@email.arizona.edu

WISE Officers 2011-2012

• Madeline Saunders, President
• mjsaund@email.arizona.edu
• Colleen Cavanaugh, Vice President
• ccavanau@email.arizona.edu
• Cara Gaukler, Treasurer
• cgaukler@email.arizona.edu

 WISE Corporate Sponsors

Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold
2010 Expanding Your Horizons sponsor

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Our programs are open to all without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the University's Non-Discrimination Policy and Anti-Harassment Policy, available at:  http://equity.arizona.edu/non-discrimination_anti-harassment.