As the [Center for Women’s Health Research] director, she developed a strong network of women across campus who, like her, were investigating gender bias in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). When the National Science …
WISELI
With Recent Hires, Women in ECE Reach a New Milestone
The increase in women faculty is no accident; it’s the result of a commitment to diversity in the department. “When I was hired in 1998, I was one of two women in ECE,” says Philip …
The Changing Face of Science
Women are gaining ground in STEM fields at UW-Madison, and pulling up those behind them.
Going Beyond Diversity and Inclusivity in STEM: When Inclusion is Not Enough
Finding Yourself in STEM (FYIS), an initiative launched in the spring 2018, semester through the UW Madison Libraries and BioCommons, was aimed to give underrepresented students in STEM a chance to meet, discuss difference and …
Institute for Discovery Director Jo Handelsman takes Scientific Collaboration to a New Level
A passionate advocate for women and minorities in the sciences, Handelsman co-founded UW’s Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI) and founded the Wisconsin Program for Scientific Teaching, which aims to increase diversity in …
Women in Science Film Series Premieres Today
“Women in Science Film Series Premieres Today.” Beth Hoenisch. The Daily Cardinal. March 1, 2004.
Girls With Gluesticks
“Girls With Gluesticks.” Laci Jones. The Daily Cardinal. April 30, 2002.
Institute Plans Effort to Boost Women in Science
“Institute Plans Effort to Boost Women in Science.” Wisconsin Week. March 26, 2002.
Women in Science Get a Major Boost From NSF, UW–Madison
“Women in Science Get a Major Boost From NSF, UW–Madison.” Wisconsin Week. October 19, 2001.
Women in Engineering Program Award
Women in Engineering Pro-Active Network (WEPAN) “Women in Engineering Program Award.” 2011.