Academic Support

Supplemental Instruction consists of weekly study sessions facilitated by a student leader who successfully completed the course and sits in on current lectures. Study sessions are pre-planned by the SI leader and consist of practice problems, study games, and more.

We are pleased to partner with the Academic Success Center to offer WiSE-specific SI sessions. This provides more opportunity for WiSE community! 

How to Join an SI Group:

View the SI schedule on the Academic Success Center website and sign up for your group! 

Study Owls is a study program that brings together WiSE students to work on homework and study for various subjects, such as math, biology, chemistry, and physics. If you're looking for a study group, stop into Study Owls!

Every Wednesday between 6:00-8:00 p.m. (come and go style) in WiSE West (Student Innovation Center, Room 3135.)

Study Owls begins Wednesday, January 24. 

Tutoring is available for courses that don't offer Supplemental Instruction. All tutoring requests are coordinated through the Academic Success Center. You can apply for a tutor using their website.

For more information regarding tutoring or if you have questions, please contact Sarah DuBois.

WiSE is excited to offer a variety of courses designed to create an academic space for students in STEM to process experiences and build self-efficacy crucial for retention and persistence to graduation. Participation in WiSE course offerings serve to enhance students' STEM curricula. Note: Enrollment in course offerings is not a requirement of the program.

WiSE Students

WISE 201 - Foundations in Development for Women in STEM (3 credits) 

This course equips WiSE students with skills needed to persist and thrive in their chosen STEM major at Iowa State and beyond. Students explore experiences of  women leaders in STEM fields, engage with peers across STEM fields, and develop community in small groups with peer leaders. This course also fulfills the U.S. Diversity requirement. 

Spring 2024
Tues/Thur   2:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Course Delivery is face to face instruction.

WISE 307- Women in Science and Engineering (3 credits) 

Cross-listed with BIOL and WGS. The interrelationships of women and science and engineering examined from historical, sociological, philosophical, and biological perspectives.

Spring 2024
Tues/Thur   9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Students in Their Final Year

WISE 401x - Life After Graduation (1 credit) AKA "How to Adult"

Overview of financial and professional skills that will prepare you for success in your postgraduate STEM journey. Exploring opportunities that may lead to your life and career purpose in STEM. Establishing a diverse professional network, identifying mentors, and navigating STEM work environments. Learn about intergenerational communication, maintaining health in your personal and work life, and cultivating your authenticity as a professional.

Spring 2024
Wednesday   3:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Course Delivery is face to face instruction.

 

WiSE offers scholarships to current students who are enrolled in STEM curricula at Iowa State

The WiSE Scholarship Application is part of the University Scholarship Application (OneApp). The WiSE scholarship utilizes questions answered in the Iowa State General Application to determine awards. You must complete the OneApp scholarship application in order to be considered for a WiSE scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their awards via One App communication.

WiSE is able to offer scholarships through the generosity of our donors: Al and Linda Carver, Janice Davison, Diane Brandt, Lisa and Howard Heckes, Sylvia Stoesser Memorial, Laurel Ann Crowe, Charles T. Wright, Olga Margaret Thompson, Mette Lundsgaard, and the Program for Women in Science and Engineering Committee.