Women in Science and Engineering Program

Mission Statement

Cal Poly Pomona's Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program is dedicated to engaging all students within the engineering, science and agriculture colleges.  WiSE strives to recruit undergraduate students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by bringing awareness and exposure of STEM programs, retaining and graduating current students, and providing a welcoming environment for them.  The program provides greater participation through K-12 outreach activities, inspiring prospective and current students to be successful in STEM, and by continuing engagement with alumni in STEM industries.  WiSE promotes a close community for all STEM students through proactive retention activities and seeks to create an environment in which students can thrive in the classroom and beyond in their careers.

Program Outcomes

1. Engage current students through K-12 outreach activities for students to increase awareness of and exposure to STEM programs and their great impact on society.
2. Provide a welcoming environment for prospective students to learn about Cal Poly Pomona's engineering, science and agriculture colleges and WiSE program.
3. Retain and graduate current students by fostering a supportive community and enriching their experiences within Cal Poly Pomona's engineering, science and agriculture colleges.
4. Create a supportive network of alumni to provide mentoring to current students and increase career and internship opportunities for current students.

The WiSE program is open to all current students majoring in engineering, science, and agriculture who support the mission of WiSE regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, and gender expression.

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