What happen on April 16th? In 1912, Harriet Quimby became the first woman pilot to cross the English Channel.

Can you believe it?? There is only 3 ½ weeks left of the school year! Congratulations to the seniors celebrating Senior Week!! I’m sure many of you are busy finishing up homework and starting to prepare for finals, but don’t forget that there are a lot of great activities going on at Iowa State and through PWSE! Tomorrow is Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conference in Memorial Union, and we will have hundreds of middle school women visiting Iowa State and learning about what scientists and engineers do! We will also have a career conference next Thursday, April 24th. We are in need of a few more volunteers for that conference. Shifts are from 8:00am to 10:00am and 10:00am to 12:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering tomorrow, please contact me at pwsegrd2@iastate.edu as soon as possible. We are also still looking for an undergraduate student to serve as our Student Role Model Coordinator for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are interested, please see the position description below and contact Carol Heaverlo at heaverlo@iastate.edu.

 

We have several organizations contacting us about advertising internship and research experiences so be sure to check out all their information below. Application deadlines are fast approaching! Good luck to everyone kicking off second semester!

 

eWiSE is an electronic newsletter brought to you weekly by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering (PWSE). It is our hope to connect all female students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to a variety of exciting and educational opportunities throughout the year! Each week, we include a list of job and volunteer opportunities in order to keep you informed about possible co-ops, research experiences, internships, and volunteer activities, both on and off campus. We also include information about our academic group tutoring hours as well as the schedule for academic workshops brought to you by Academic Intervention and the Academic Success Center. Last, we include a calendar of events that include activities through PWSE and the learning community, the WiSE student organization, Society of Women Engineers, and other University organizations, offices, and departments. And, when available, scholarship information about PWSE and other scholarships. It’s a great way to stay informed about what opportunities and activities there are on campus as well as through our office.

 

If you would like more information about The Program for Women in Science and Engineering, please check out our website at http://pwse.iastate.edu or if you would like to get more involved in our Departmental Student Organization please visit the website at http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/wise.

 

If you belong to a student organization or group that is having a program, seminar, activity, or event that you would like advertised in eWiSE, please submit your information to Jill Wyckoff (!pwsegrd2@mail.adp.iastate.edu).  If you would like to get involved with any of the activities PWSE sponsors, please stop by our offices in 218 Carver.  We also have a study area/library/computer in our offices if you are looking for a quiet place to study during the school day

 

Regards from the PWSE Staff,

Karen Zunkel, Director
Lora Leigh Chrystal, On-Campus Coordinator
Carol Heaverlo, Outreach Coordinator
Mary Jordison , Secretary
Stephanie Borgert , Graduate Assistant
Jill Wyckoff, Graduate Assistant

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Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Academic Support

Campus Activities

Scholarships

 

-----JOB/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-----

PWSE STUDENT ROLE MODEL COORDINATOR

Overall coordination of role models

-Arranging RM recruitment, selection, training

-Corresponding with teachers and role models for visit arrangements, primarily over email

-Completing paperwork for visit summaries, payroll, other tracking issues

-Communicating regularly with PWSE Outreach Coordinator

-Purchasing supplies for activities

 

The tasks required by this position typically take 10-15 hours a week, with regularly scheduled office hours conducted between 8AM and 4PM on weekdays. 

 

Attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to interact professionally are essential.  The rate of pay is $7.50-8.50 per hour. 

 

Required qualifications: 

-Eligibility to drive university vehicles upon application

-Willingness to use CyRide or own vehicle for buying supplies for the program

-Enrollment as an ISU student in science/math education, science, technology, engineering or math-related major

-Strong organizational skills

-Available for commitment to at least one full academic year

 

Preferred qualifications:

-Experience as a student role model

-Experience with K-12 programming 

 

For more information about the Program for Women in Science and Engineering’s Student Role Model Program, check out the following links:

 

http://www.pwse.iastate.edu/outreach/rolemodels.html

 

http://www.pwse.iastate.edu/oncampus/ugrolemodels.html

 

**If interested in this position, please contact Carol Heaverlo at heaverlo@iastate.edu or 515-294-5883 with any questions you may have.  Applications are due March 14, 2008. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

MENTORNET

MentorNet provides an opportunity for students studying science, mathematics or engineering to get "real world" information, encouragement, advice, and access to professional networks from professionals. 

 

MentorNet's One-on-One Mentoring Programs focus on matching women and underrepresented minorities with female or male professionals from across the country as mentors for one-on-one, email-based mentoring (e-mentoring) relationships.

 

More than 90% of participants would recommend MentorNet's e-mentoring programs to a friend or colleague.

 

Since 1998, MentorNet has matched more than 19,000 pairs of proteges and mentors with strong results.  We hope you will join them!  For more information, please go to www.MentorNet.net

 

 

GIRL LINKS MENTOR

Do you remember the beginning of your freshman year?  Moving in, choosing classes, meeting tons of new people, first exams, finals, projects?  The fun, the stressors, the memories?  Do you wish you could relive it all again?  Now you can! GirLinks at Iowa State

GirLinks is a free on-line mentoring program where female undergraduate students majoring in science, math, engineering, and technology can talk one-on-one via email with high school girls interested in these fields.  It’s a fun and easy way to be a role model, share your interests, and give a real view of life at Iowa State while building a great relationship.

We are currently accepting registration from undergraduates like you.  Go to www.pwse.iastate.edu/girlinks for more information and to register to be a GirLinks mentor!

 

 

SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA INTERNSHIP

Job Title:                       Summer Camp Intern

Classification:                Summer Internships

Department:                  Guided Learning

Reports To:                   Summer Camp Coordinator

Direct Reports:              N/A

Hire Dates:                   January 1st- April 30th

Contact Email:               HR@sciowa.org

 

Scope:                          Summer Interns are responsible for providing a fun, safe and educationally effective learning environment in a science day camp setting. Interns are responsible for developing weekly camp curriculum with exciting, hands-on activities around such topics as Amusement Parks, Robots, Chemistry, and Animals. Interns are also responsible for providing on-going, daily supervision for campers.

 

Responsibilities                          -   Develop and implement activity- based curriculum to facilitate skills-based learning on a variety of science themes and concepts

-          Present and facilitate hands-on activities in a classroom setting with up to 18 children per class

-          Develop and implement behavior management skills in the classroom       

-          Coordinate field trips and guest speakers

-          Responsible for extended child care before and after camp

-          Ability to obtain a chauffer license

 

Skills:                            -           Enthusiastic, energetic

-          Comfortable with public speaking

-          Posses excellent communication skills

-          Organized self-starter; ability to work with little supervision

 

Requirements:               -     High School Diploma

-          College course work in Education or Science related fields

-          General knowledge of or interest in science

-          Previous experience working with youth

 

Working Hours:             The employment period for a Science Center of Iowa 2008 summer intern includes two weeks of orientation, ten weeks of camp, and three days to wrap-up/ clean up after camps. This will take place May 19- August 8th

 

Interns receive a $2500 stipend and six hours of college credit in curriculum development through Graceland University (credits are transferable.)

 

EDU 3900

Topics in Education: Science Center Internship (3 hours)

EDUC 3900

Topics in Education: Science Education  (3 hours)

 

 

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERGRADUATES AT MONTANT STATE UNIVERSITY – BOZEMAN

 Montana State University is inviting applications from undergraduate students in all fields of engineering as well as biology, environmental and earth sciences, and related fields to participate in a unique interdisciplinary summer research program. The Safe Passages REU site will research the complex issue of simultaneously providing for safe passage of humans, wildlife, and aquatic organisms through rural transportation corridors. The REU program will center around three interdisciplinary topic areas: 1) Water and Fish Passage, 2) Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Movement, and 3) Public Safety and Mobility. A 90 mile stretch of US Highway 191 new MSU, which follows pristine mountain waterways and traverses part of Yellowstone National Park, will provide an ideal field site for students to pursue nationally replicable solutions to these issues. In addition to there project involvement, the students’ REU experience will be enriches by research seminars, training workshops, and similar education activities over the course of the 10 week program

Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2008

Location: Bozeman, Montana

Stipend: $4500 (plus an additional weekly food stipend)

Travel: Travel reimbursement up to $900 for travel costs to MSU

Housing: Program covers all on-campus housing expenses for participants

Application Deadline: April 20, 2008

 

For more information, please visit the website at: http://www.wti.montana.edu/Educaiton/REU.aspx

 

 

-----ACADEMIC SUPPORT-----  

WISE SECOND YEAR SUCCESS SEMINAR

The Wise Sophomore Success Year Women in STEM learning community will provide special programming for female undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines during their sophomore year. A one-credit seminar led by PWSE staff and peer mentors will provide opportunities for professional development, connections with professionals to reaffirm career decisions, continued career exploration, and development of leadership skills. The program will also provide networking and social interactions among sophomore women in STEM fields. Open to all sophomores in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students may register for University Studies U ST 201X (a 1-credit seminar course) offered Tuesdays from 3:10 – 4:00. If you are interested in participating or would like more information please contact Lora Leigh Chrystal at 515-294-5278 or lchrysta@iastate.edu or download a copy of the Fall 2007 syllabus.

 

 

WISE TUTORING – Spring 2007

Math 166 – Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm – Carver 128

Math 265 – Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm – Carver 128

Additional Calculus help sessions will be offered

 

Chemistry 178 –Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm – Gilman 1801

Chemistry 332 – Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm – Gilman 1801

Additional Chemistry help sessions will be offered

                 

 

This semester Robyn Laskowski (laskowrl@iastate.edu) will be leading our Chemistry sessions and Morgan Baldwin (mbaldwin@iastate.edu) will be leading Math sessions.

 

 

HELP ROOMS

Martha E. Russell Chemistry Help Center and Resource Room
2112 Gilman Hall

¨      Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

¨      Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Math Help Room

385 Carver Hall

¨      Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

¨      Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Physics Help Rooms

¨      Physics 101, 111, and 112 – 19 Physics Hall

¨      Physics 221 – B54 Physics Hall

¨      Physics 222 – 83 Physics Hall

 

For other help room locations and information, check out the website at http://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/academic/studyloc.html

 

 

NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

NSE offers affordable academic exchange with nearly 200 colleges and universities in the United State, U.S. Territories, and Canada! The easy travel options and compatibility with Iowa State programs are just a couple of reasons why Iowa State students enjoy NSE. Check out the searchable database of majors at http://www.nse.org/cmajors.asp to see what institutions may be possible exchange locations for the students in your department. For more information contact the NSE director, Debra Sanborn at nse@iastate.edu, 515-294-6479, or visit http://www.dso.iastate.edu/nse/

 

-----CAMPUS ACTIVITIES-----

THE SECOND HALF OF - YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

            When: Tuesday, April 15th and Tuesday, April 22nd

            Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

            Where: 3119 Pearson Hall

WiSE brings you a two-part financial planning seminar with Ann Doty, a retirement information specialist working for Human Resources at Iowa State. She will cover topics such as building a cash reserve, looking for a company with a retirement plan, investment basics (stocks, bonds, vesting, asset allocation, etc.), and difficulties women face in funding retirement. If you have any questions about the seminar, please contact Lora Leigh Chrystal (lchrysta@iastate.edu).

 

 

WISE LEARNING COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB PRESENTS THE KITE RUNNER (the movie!!)

            When: Sunday, April 27th

            Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm (the movie is about two hours, but for those interested, we will also be showing the special features with commentary by the author of the book and movie screenwriter)

            Where: 1227 Hoover Hall

The WiSE Learning Community book club read The Kite Runner last semester and will be watching the newly released movie! We will have popcorn and movie snacks! If you have any questions, please let email Jill Wyckoff at pwsegrd2@iastate.edu

 

AGRICULTURE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

The College of Agriculture and Life Science is full of opportunities and tools designed specifically towards making the college experience both beneficial and fun. Take advantage of the different opportunities at Iowa State as well as those in the community and professional worlds. Along those lines, the College would like to invite students to experience life on a farm for a weekend. The Agriculture Weekend Experience (AWE) program is designed for students who have little or no farming background, and would like to spend a weekend living on a working farm in Iowa. Participating in this program includes staying with a host family from a Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, being involved with the family’s daily responsibilities involving crops and livestock, and getting a tasted of their local communities.

 

If you fit the bill for the kind of student we’re looking for, or you know someone who does, please consider taking part in on of the offered weekends of AWE:

            April 25-27

            June 20-22

            July 11-13

Participating in the AWE program is free to students and includes free transportation, lodging, and meals. Applications for the April weekend are due Friday, March 28th (THIS FRIDAY) at 4:00pm. Applications for June and July are both due the Monday after spring semester finals, Monday, May 12th at 4:00pm. Applications can be received via email, picked up in 034 Curtiss, or printed off the AWE website. To get an application or to learn more about the AWE program, contact Laura Rosenbohm, AWE Coordinator, 304 Curtiss Hall, Communication Services. laurar@iastate.edu, phone 515-294-4319, or check out the website at http://www.ag.iastate.edu/agendowment/

 

MSPAC

NEED FUNDING FOR YOUR EVENT?

LOOKING FOR A GREAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

Check out the Multicultural Student Programming Advisory Council a.k.a. MSPAC!

MSPAC meets weekly to review funding requests for registered student organizations.
For more information about applying for funding or joining MSPAC membership, clck on link. http://www.dso.iastate.edu/msa/mspac/

 

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Check out the ISU calendar for other programs, activities, and events happening around campus at http://event.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/searchit

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Send news to !pwsegrd2@mail.adp.iastate.edu. For questions, call 294-9964