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WiSE - Women in Science and Engineering

Women in Science and Engineering Mentor-Mentee Bonding Marshmallow Tower A Warm Welcome to the WiSE Family


MIT Students --- Sign up to be a WiSE mentor HERE!


WISE General Information and Forms:

General Information
- WiSE Mission and Goals
- WiSE Publicity Flier
- WiSE 2011 Schedule

Required Registration Forms:
- WiSE 2011 Conference Parent Letter
- WiSE 2011 Permission Form
- WiSE 2011 Publicity Release Form

Required Registration Forms in Spanish:
- WiSE 2011 Conference Parent Letter - Spanish
- WiSE 2011 Permission Form - Spanish
- WiSE 2011 Publicity Release Form - Spanish

Register for the 2011-2012 program NOW!


To successfully register for the WiSE program, both the WiSE Permission Form and the WiSE Publicity Release Form must be mailed to:

Women in Science and Engineering
c/o MIT Public Service Center, 4-104
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

The forms may also be faxed to (617) 258-9357 or emailed (as attachments) to swewise@mit.edu.

If you have any questions, please email WiSE Coordinators Marianna See and Diane Amanti.



What is WiSE?

Through the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program, MIT SWE hopes to encourage young women to explore science and engineering as potential career paths. By matching participants with MIT mentors based on similar interests, WiSE offers high school girls opportunities to deepen their understanding of a specific field of study, and gain awareness of the increasing role and importance of women in science, engineering, and technology. WiSE will establish a network of high school educators, and MIT students and faculty to introduce participants to the scientific community. The cornerstones of WiSE are guidance, vision, and empowerment, with the ultimate goal of inspiring participants to realize their potential in a future career path.

WiSE is a year-long, outreach program that provides 30 high school girls with opportunities and resources to explore science and engineering. Each year, the program is open to female students that possess the desire to learn about these fields and is meant to serve those in the Greater Boston area. WiSE will start with a kick-off conference during which the participants will meet and get paired with their MIT student mentors. These mentors will serve as gateways to enriching each participant's academic interests. Mentors are encouraged to communicate with participants between WiSE sessions to provide support in career exploration. WiSE sessions consist of lectures and panels held by MIT students and professors, visits to MIT laboratories, and discussions with peers sharing similar interests and passions. They encompass a multitude of focuses, ranging from cutting-edge research to the college admissions process. In the spring, WiSE hosts a speech contest to develop confidence and presentation skills while crystallizing participants’ interest in science, engineering, and technology. The heart of WiSE lies in preparing young women for making smart decisions about and taking action toward their studies and career goals.