Office of Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (WISEM)

The Women in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (WISEM) program office is located at 1710 Illinois Street.

Mission:  The WISEM Program advocates and strives for an inclusive and equitable environment for women students, faculty and staff by enhancing opportunities and providing programming for the Mines community.

Vision:  To lead campus in enhancing women’s experiences at Mines by

• preparing students for successful, sustainable, rewarding careers.
• equipping Mines employees with professional success and advancement opportunities.
• providing all members of the Mines community with educational opportunities and resources that contribute to an inclusive and welcoming campus environment.

The office sponsors programs and services for the Mines community regarding gender and equity issues, and produces the Chevron Lecture Series, Women's History Month events, and the Continuum.  The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) falls under the WISEM umbrella, and is a student run organization.  The WISEM Director serves as an advisor to SWE. WISEM also administers the Caldwell and Vanguard Communities of Scholars and supports departmental women professional student groups, women faculty groups, women employee groups (EMPOWER and W-MCA) and the Women of Mines Alumni Interest Group.

For additional information, contact:

Kelly Olson
Associate Director
Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics Program 
SWE Faculty Advisor
303-273-3146
knechtel@mines.edu
https://wisem.mines.edu