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www.pwse.iastate.edu
Program for Women in Science and Engineering 218 Carver Hall Ames, IA 50010
A E Agricultural Engineering
A ECL Animal Ecology
AER E Aerospace Engineering
AG Agriculture- undeclared
AGBIO Agricultural Biochemistry
AGRON Agronomy
AN S Animal Science
ANSPV Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
AST Agricultural Systems
Technology
BCB Bioinformatics and
Computational Biology
BIOCH Biochemistry
BIOL Biology
BIOPH Biophysics
BPM I Biological/Pre-Medical
Illustration
BSE Biological Systems Engineering
C E Civil Engineering
CH E Chemical Engineering
CHEM Chemistry
COM S Computer Science
CON E Construction Engineering
CPR E Computer Engineering
CS A Culinary Science (AGLS)
CS H Culinary Science (HS)
DIETA Dietetics (AGLS)
DIETH Dietetics (HS)
DY S Dairy Science
DYSPV Dairy Science (Pre-Vet)
E E Electrical Engineering
EA SC Earth Science
ECON Economics
ENGR Engineering- undeclared
ENSCA Environmental Science (AGLS)
ENSCS Environmental Science (LAS)
ENT Entomology (changed to Insect
Science)
FOR Forestry
FS A Food Science (AGLS)
FS H Food Science (HS)
GEN Genetics (AGLS)
GEN S Genetics (LAS)
GENPV General Preveterinary Medicine
GEOL Geology
GLOBE Global Resource Systems
HORT Horticulture
I E Industrial Engineering
I TEC Industrial Technology
INSCI Insect Science
KIN H Kinesiology and Health
M E Mechanical Engineering
MAT E Materials Engineering
MATH Mathematics
MICR Microbiology
MTEOR Meteorology
NS A Nutritional Science (AGLS)
NS H Nutritional Science (HS)
OPEN Open-option (interested in
majoring in science)
P CS Pre-Computer Science
P H P Pre-Professional Health
Programs
P MED Preparation for Human Medicine
PBPMI Pre-Biological/Pre-Medical
Illustration
PHYS Physics
PL HP Plant Health and Protection
S E Software Engineering
STAT Statistics
Note: College names after majors (such as DIETA or
DIETH) are designated as follows:
(AGLS) = Agriculture and Life Sciences
(HS) = Human Sciences
(LAS) = Liberal Arts and Sciences
Strategic Plan 2007-2012The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (PWSE) will enrich science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields by engaging more women, creating the opportunity for a more competitive and diverse state, national, and global workforce.
MissionCreate programs, share knowledge, and engage people to enhance the STEM educational experience for women.
Create, offer, and maintain innovative undergraduate and outreach programs that engage a diverse audience of women and girls in an experiential and supportive learning environment in STEM.
Share knowledge on innovative strategies, best practices, and research on the success of women in STEM with a broad range of individuals and organizations serving as partners in transforming the STEM educational experience for women.
Engage a broader, more diverse group of women pursuing STEM careers.
Core Values We value:
o people as individuals; o integrity and accountability; o inclusion; o collaboration; o leadership; and o excellence in all we do.
Culture We accomplish our mission:
o through innovation, partnerships, and continuous improvement; o with honesty, integrity, and professional ethics; and o with responsiveness, passion, and sensitivity to the needs of our state, nation and the world.
Vision
Priorities1. Expand partnerships with individuals and organizations to increase the impact of PWSE programs and initiatives.
2. Broaden the participation in PWSE programs and initiatives.
3. Improve quality and effectiveness of PWSE programs through continuous assessment.
4. Serve as a knowledge resource on issues and programming related to women in STEM.
5. Create a presence and an awareness of PWSE and the issues associated with women in STEM fields.
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering
December 2007
Program for Women in Science and EngineeringStrategic Plan 2007-2012
Vision The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (PWSE) will enrich science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields by engaging more women, creating the opportunity for a more competitive and diverse state, national, and global workforce.
Culture We accomplish our mission:
o through innovation, partnerships, and continuous improvement; o with honesty, integrity, and professional ethics; and o with responsiveness, passion, and sensitivity to the needs of our state, nation and the world.
MissionCreate programs, share knowledge, and engage people to enhance the STEM educational experience for women.
Create, offer, and maintain innovative undergraduate and outreach programs that engage a diverse audience of women and girls in an experiential and supportive learning environment in STEM.
Share knowledge on innovative strategies, best practices, and research on the success of women in STEM with a broad range of individuals and organizations serving as partners in transforming the STEM educational experience for women.
Engage a broader, more diverse group of women pursuing STEM careers.
Core Values We value:
o people as individuals; o integrity and accountability; o inclusion; o collaboration; o leadership; and o excellence in all we do.
December 2007
Fall 07 Spring 08 Summer 08 Fall 08 Spring 09 Summer 09 Fall 09 Spring 10 Summer 10 Fall 10 Spring 11 Summer 11 Fall 11 Spring 12 Summer 121. PWSE will expand partnerships with individuals and organizations to increase the impact of PWSE programs and initiatives.
StrategyDevelop and implement plans for increased interaction with community collegeso NSF DMACC grant with College of Engineering
initial meetings
grant continues for five years working with learning communities andoutreach/recruitment
o Identify 3 pilot schools to work with and add others as time and program allows Meetings with WIT,
HCC, & IVCCDplanning and implementation
revise plans based on evaluations of first year
add other commuity colleges
continuousimprovement and addition of colleges
Raise awareness of diversity opportunities for collaboration among bio-renewables and bio-economy initiatives on campus
pull together others to meet with Bioeconomy leaders
identify opportunities for collaborations or leveraging efforts
implement any strategies identified from meeting and/or develop plans
Determine how to more effectively use Alumnae with PWSE ties
begin to develop plansfully developed program
Develop strategy on how to more fully engage ISU Extension with PWSE’s missionbegin plan development based on needs assessment input
implement ideas of plan
Become better connected with Iowa Department of Education and initiatives in K-12 related to STEM/Gender issues (AEAs, Kathy McKee, Tony Heiting, etc.)
initial meeting with DOE in relation to needs survey
work with AEA/DOE as begin to develop plans based on needs assessment work
implement ideas of plan
Improve connections between PWSE and ISU colleges and faculty memberso identify key department each year or so
determine what departments - talk with Advance, etc.
meeting with first department develop plans implement plans
meet with second department develop plans implement
continue adding departments as appropriate
o Increasecollaboration with college efforts connect with college
diversity committees identify plans/changes implement revisit collegesadjust and expand partnerships
Investigate expanding the links with Girl Scouts
talk with Moingona Council develop plans implement add other councils
revise and continue to add council/programs
Expand and enhance partnerships with existing corporate supporterscontinue to interact with existing partners, adding smaller opportunities as they arise
More comprehensive visit/discussion with targeted company #1 implement ideas
More comprehensive visit/discussion with targeted company #2 implement ideas
More comprehensive visit/discussion with targeted company #3 implement ideas
2. Broaden the participation in PWSE programs and initiativesStrategyFully develop sophomore year programming
teach soph coursecontinue to add programming assess and revise
fully develop programming - expand numbers involved assess
program fully developed -- at more of a maintain and revise status
Increase number of girls impacted by PWSE initiatives or programsNeedsassessment to determine how best to expand reach of K-12 initiatives
set scope, identify consultant
work with consultant on project assessment complete
plans on how to move forward with information
Increase role model or career conferenceexperiences
incremental increases of existing programs via partnerships, etc.
new strategies based on partnerships and needs assessment results
Assess and develop programs to more fully engage diverse student populationso for outreach bring targeted
students/schools to TRLT
Identify needs as part of overall needs assessment program design programs implement
o for undergradsdetermine needs
meet with other programs develop plans implement revise
Develop follow-up strategies for participants (and/or their teachers, families) of existing programs to connect with other programs/activitieso for outreach programs
Careeer conference SRM and Getaway
continuallydevelop/modify/add to ideas
o for undergrads prospective student plan Summer interns
Expand connections with scholarship students
advertise with trial trial program modifyrevised program advertised
Review national programs for ideason-going effort of all staff -- to stay informed of national research, trends, etc. for programs
Increase opportunities for peer mentor experience
rfp with new version advertise, select, train trial program modify
revised program submitted for LC proposal
3. Improve quality and effectiveness of PWSE programs through continuous assessment.StrategyImprove programs, modify programs, eliminate programs, or add programs based on assessment data
use existing program evaluations for minor modifications of programs
implement changes and new assessment systems based on consultantplans/feedback
modify programs based on assessment -continuous review process
Complete review of assessment process for each PWSE program: identify outcomes, determine processes tools,identify what constitutes success
idenfity consultant, scope of work
work with consultant on assessment plan for all PWSE programs and PWSE as an entire program
establish schedule and processes for reviews/assessment
implement continuous review cycles
4. Serve as a knowledge resource on issues and programming related to women in STEM. StrategyCreate downloadable presentation for use by ISU Extension/others on PWSE and issues
create and post on redesigned web
Provide links or connections to information maintained by othersoLinks to URLs on www
as part of redesigned website project on-going
oSuggestedreadings for moreinformation, etc. as part of redesigned
website project on-goingCompile statistics for various constituencies and make available on the web
as part of redesigned website project on-going
Compile information known by PWSE staff for sharing with potential partners: Determine what knowledge/information would be of interest to which partners, annotate and/or format the information for sharing, and determine method of sharing
Initial project work to define constituents needs, what is already available, etc.
major additions to website, etc.
5. Create a presence and an awareness of PWSE and the issues associated with women in STEM fieldsStrategyDevelop ‘How to partner with PWSE’ pieces for different potential partners
develop as part of developingpartnerships with various groups
academic departments and community colleges girl scouts etc….
Review/update website for ease of use by various audiences, fitting in with university image, etc.planning for website redesign to fit ISU template and to create easier access for constituents, add information, etc.
website overhaul, expansion of information
Create general marketing pieces (bookmarks, poster, etc.) to supplement brochure for distribution to wide range of audiences (e.g. ISU Extension offices, classrooms, etc.)design and have postcard for use with follow-up for prospectives and other uses
create poster for distribution to Extension offices, schools, etc.
create new materials based on new partnerships, etc.
Redefine/develop marketing plan: define who we need to educate on issues of women in STEM or PWSE program, determine message(s) we need to share, and determine how best to deliver the messagecomplete marketing review in conjunction with sharing of 'resource' with constituencies implement changes
All PWSE Staff Director On-Campus Coordinator Outreach Coordinator
Fall 2010 Advisory Board Members
Ann Smiley-Oyen
Kinesiology
244 Forker Bldg. ISU
Carol Hendrick
Pioneer Hi-Bred International
7300 NW 62nd Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
Colleen Becker
Rockwell Collins International
400 Collins Rd NE
M/S 137-129
Cedar Rapids, IA 52498
LeQuetia Ancar
College of Engineering
110 Marston Hall
Janice Hubbard
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S. Center
Marshalltown IA
Janine Keeley
Emerson Process Management
205 S Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Gayle Keys
John Deere Product Engineering Center
P.O. Box 8000
Waterloo, IA 50704-8000
Jennifer Owens
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
102 Catt Hall, ISU
Linda Powell
Guthrie Center Comm. Schools
906 School Street
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Pam St. John
TPI
PO Box 847
Newton, IA 50208
Scott Bowman
KJWW Engineering Consultants
2882 106th Street, Ste 100
W Des Moines, IA 50322-3715
Rachel Goldsmith
Graduate Student CCEE
Annie Olson
Math Student
Rachel Kreis
Horticulture Student
Program for Women in Science and Engineering www.pwse.iastate.edu 218 Carver Hall Ames, IA 50010
PWSE Collaborations Compiled from charts at Fall 2009 Advisory Board meeting
Collaborator Group/Type
Examples of Collaboration Activities/Purposes New or Significantly Expanded since strategic plan in place
INTERNAL
ISU Academic Colleges Providing academic support services
Involvement with learning community committees
Assistance in placing/enrolling students in WISE course clustering during June Orientation
PWSE scholarship selection process
Supporting/working with individual departments with programming for women in their departments
Grant partnership (SEEC grant with Engineering)
College of Engineering – with Project Lead the Way
Presentations/tours for career conferences
Development of faculty and peer mentor training
Summer Intern financial support
Expanded New New New New
Individual STEM faculty/staff members
Career Conference presentation/tours
Summer Intern mentors
Involvement with PWSE programming (panels, dinner with learning community students, etc.)
NSF grant support/collaborations
Development of student role model kits
Expanded Expanded New
Student organizations Coordinate programming (SWE, WISE, ASK)
ISU Extension E-SET – student role model training
Career conference presentations/programming
State Science Fair – visibility/awards
Tech team programming
Leveraging connections with K-12 teachers/students
New New New
Academic Success Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
Center
Admissions Visits, letter stream, etc.
Data/lists of students
Admission Partnership program with community colleges and their students
New
Biotechnology Outreach Center
Career Conferences
Student role model kit expansion
New
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Graduate assistants
Project Lead the Way assessment/work
NSF Pathways project – interviews/student and staff stories
RISE – Needs assessment project, grant partner
New New New
Bioeconomy Institute, Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
Resource for grant leadership team
Grant proposals (training for RET programs)
New New
Learning Communities Funding
Programming (Peer mentor training, etc.)
Committees (peer mentor, advisory committee, etc.)
Student Affairs Programming for undergraduate students/learning communities
Expanded
Dept. of Residence Learning communities
Science Bound Student Role Model visits, etc.
ISU Advance Program Advisory Council - expanding/leveraging impact in STEM departments
New
SP@ISU Advisory Council – working to engage more faculty in programs like PWSE for broader impacts
New
Women’s Leadership Consortium/Lectures
Women in STEM speakers series New
Registrar Lists of student names
Assessment data
New
EXTERNAL
Iowa Department of Education
Community College Equity Leadership Team – resource for community colleges on women in STEM
NSF STEM Equity Pipeline Grant with NAPE – state leadership team and programming
Collaborating with Science/Math Consultants on programming, reframing
New New
student role model visits to align with curriculum/pedagogical standards, etc.
Co-PI on grant submission
New
Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership
Funding and offering of programs
Engagement in statewide reports (STEM Roadmap/strategic plan, Women and Minorities in STEM reports, etc.)
New New
K-12 Educators Arrange student role model visits
Bring students to career conferences
Big 12 WIE programs Benchmarking, program improvement, presentations at conferences
New
University of Iowa WISE program
Raising statewide awareness
Co-PI on grant submission
New New
Iowa Community Colleges
Program awareness activities
Gather information to understand transfer student needs
Developing connections with faculty/students
Engaging students in summer research
New New New New
Alumni/Individuals Support PWSE programming (career conferences, panels, networking functions, etc.)
Donors
Expanded
Corporations/Industry Participate in PWSE programming (career conferences, panels, networking functions, etc.)
Offering industry visits/job shadows
Donors
Expanded New
WEPAN (organization and members)
Knowledge center resources, List-serve, etc.
Enhance program content
Disseminate ISU best practices to others
Expanded
Technology Association of Iowa
Develop recognition program for Women succeeding in STEM fields in the state
New
Girl Scouts Offer GEMS/BEST programs
PWSE provide training for leaders at state meeting
New
Iowa Math and Science Coalition
Host statewide high school STEM summit for students
New
Projected PWSE FY2010-11 Budget (Updated Feb.2011)
Estimated Beginning Cash Balances 53,250$
INCOME EXPENDITURES
ISU Foundation Staff Salaries
Foundation earnings 22,699$ Professional Staff 178,315$
Anticpated New Foundation Gifts (expendable in this
FY) 9,600$ Graduate Assistant 14,000$
Greater University Funds for Excellence Transfer 52,000$ Benefits 64,972$
Subtotal $84,299 Early Retirement costs 15,500$
Hourly students 8,480$
ISU General Fund Budget 277,413$ Subtotal $281,267
ISU Internal Grants/Reallocations General Administration
ISU Learning Community Grants 35,750$ Computer/ITS charges 5,000$
Summer Intern Stipends (Internal ISU transfers) 15,000$ Telecommunications/phone charges 4,400$
Provost Office covering early retirement payment 15,500$ General office operation charges 5,000$
College of Engineering - Tutoring Support 6,000$ Supplies and services 3,700$
Subtotal $72,250
Staff development, WEPAN, conferences, materials,
etc. 5,000$
Subtotal $23,100
External Funds/Grants
NSF - SEEC (programming and salary) 8,863$ Programming General
Participant Fees (Career conferences/T-Shirts) 23,440$ Advisory Board 200$
Faculty Grant Contibutions to Summer Interns 25,000$ Fundraising/Marketing 1,000$
Subtotal $57,303 Scholarships awarded to students 21,000$
Scholarship programming 400$
TOTAL Revenue Available 544,515$ Assessment (including external review) 2,500$
New Initiatives 1,000$
Community College Initatives 1,700$
Subtotal $27,800
UG Programming
Peer Mentor salaries 31,000$
Peer Mentor programming 5,080$
Investments Balance (as of Feb 2011) Other Learning Community Programming 5,000$
Scholarship endowments 1,147,555$ WISE Leadership Initiatives 1,000$
PWSE programming endowments 87,938$ WISE Sophomore Programming 2,500$
PWSE short-term invested programming money 123,362$ On-Campus programming (Non-LC) 700$
1,358,855$ Academic Support/Tutoring 8,500$
Summer Intern July 2010 programming/stipends 50,450$
Summer intern replacement events - Summer 11 600$
Subtotal $104,830
Outreach Programming
Student Role Model Program 23,000$
Career Conferences 71,700$
Outreach Initiatives 1,000$
Subtotal $95,700
TOTAL Expenses 532,697$
Anticipated Cash Carry-Over Balance 11,818$
3/4/2011 - 11:05 AM
PWSE FY2009-10
Actual Expenditures
FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURES
ISU Foundation Staff Salaries
PWSE accounts 77,172$ Professional Staff, retirement, & benefits 270,994$
Greater University Funds for Excellence Transfer 53,500$ Graduate Assistant 14,413$
Subtotal $130,672 Hourly students 9,825$
Subtotal $295,232
ISU General Fund Budget 305,752$
General Administration
ISU Internal Grants/Reallocations 54,023$ Computer/ITS charges 7,276$
Telecommunications/phone charges 4,126$
External Funds/Grants General office operation charges 628$
External Grants (SEEC, faculty interns, IMSEP) 87,763$ Supplies and services 1,903$
Participant Fees (Career conferences/T-Shirts) 36,243$
Staff development, WEPAN, conferences, materials,
etc. 1,286$
Subtotal $124,006 Subtotal $15,219
TOTAL Revenue Available 614,453$ Programming General
Advisory Board 553$
Fundraising/Marketing 2,849$
Scholarships awarded to students 10,500$
Scholarship programming 487$
Assessment 25$
Community College Initatives 1,905$
Subtotal $16,319
UG Programming
Peer Mentor salaries 43,742$
Peer Mentor programming 4,489$
Other Learning Community Programming 3,387$
WISE Leadership Initiatives 2,501$
WISE Sophomore Programming 3,927$
On-Campus programming (Non-LC) 1,627$
Academic Support/Tutoring 5,550$
Summer Intern 111,919$
P&S grant - Mentor training 2,791$
Subtotal $179,933
Outreach Programming
Student Role Model Program 21,565$
Career Conferences 70,766$
Sioux City Career Conference Grant 14,693$
Outreach Initiatives 726$
Subtotal $107,750
TOTAL Expenses 614,453$
3/4/2011 - 11:45 AM
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
October 14, 2010
Sponsored by the Program for Women in Science
and Engineering
10/14//2010
OPENING PRESENTATION 9:00-9:25, GREAT HALL ALL PARTICIPANTS
Conference Check-In, PWSE Staff
Conference Welcome and Announcements, Carol Heaverlo, PWSE Outreach Program Coordinator
Dismissal to Career Sessions
CAREER SESSIONS 1 & 2 9:30-10:05AM & 10:15-10:50AM All Participants
A. Financing Higher Education, (1 Hour Session for Adults) S. Grundmeier Room 2210 B. The Challenges of Feeding the World & Protecting the Environment, J.Hatfield Room 3534 C. Expanding Human Potential: Improving People's Lives, D.Fratzke Sun Room D. Engineering- You Have What It Takes, S.Johnson Campanile Room E. Helping the Planet Live and Work Greener, M.Rankin Room 3538 F. Hands-on Approach to Physical Therapy, K.Mercuris Room 3512 G. Women in Medicine, R.Fritzsche Gallery H. Exploring Careers in Transportation, S.Hallmark Room 3540 I. Chiropractic/Natural Health Career, J.Staudt Room 3505 J. How Sweet it is - Food Science and Human Nutrition, T.Boylston Pioneer Room K. Choosing Pharmacy as a Career, T.Hughes Room 3558 L. Scientific Sleuthing, K.Evans Cardinal Room M. Morning Adult Lounge, PWSE Great Hall
N. Equity: The Importance of Understanding and Addressing Strategies
to Enhance Student Learning (Workshop for Adults) Gold Room
CAREER SESSIONS 3 & 4 11:00-11:35AM & 11:45-12:20AM All Participants
A. Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Working with Invasive Species, K.Bogenschutz Room 3505 B. Design and Build a Bridge (1 Hr.- Van Transport), S.Johnson Great Hall C. A Sense of Adventure and Curiosity about Nature, L.Foresman-Kirpes Campanile Room D. Engineering, Biology, and Natural Resources, A.Kaleita-Forbes Room 3512 E. Applying the Sciences - Opportunities in FSHN, T.Boylston Room 3540 F. Design and Construction on a Very Small Scale, N.Pohl Room 3534 G. Women in Product Design, A.Dana Pioneer Room H. Exploring Biology Computationally, C.Garnett Room 3558 I. The Science of Healing Animals: A Vet's World, J.Schleining Gallery J. What Does a Conservation Officer Do?, J.Vollers Room 3219 K. What is a Racing Chemist?, S.Rice Cardinal Room L. Creating and Connecting with Computers, C.Johnson Room 3538 M. Morning Adult Lounge, PWSE Great Hall
N. Equity: The Importance of Understanding and Addressing Strategies
to Enhance Student Learning (Workshop for Adults) Gold Room
If you need assistance during the conference, staff members and volunteers can
be found throughout the conference area or in the Oak Room of the
Memorial Union.
LUNCH 12:20AM-12:55PM, SUN ROOM All Participants
Lunch will be served via lines in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. A vegetarian option is available; please ask an attendant if you do not see the vegetarian option.
*12:55 ALL Participants Must be Seated in the Great Hall
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES & TOURS (Session 5) 1:00-2:00PM All Participants
A. STARS Admission Tour, K.Chapman Great Hall Letter B. Residence Hall Life, K.Chapman Great Hall Letter C. Glassblowing Demonstration, K.Kutz Great Hall Letter D. Engineering Tour, S.Johnson Great Hall Letter E. Explorations in the Soil and Environment, B.Swalla Great Hall Letter F. Solar Car Tour, C.Lopez Great Hall Letter G. Save the Soybean! An Adventure in Biology, S. Zywicki Room 2210 H. GPS: Secrets Behind the Technology, H.Bignall Great Hall Letter I. Interactive Electronic Programmable Art, C.Johnson Great Hall Letter J. Toying with Technology, L.Genalo Great Hall Letter K. Run Your Own Chocolate Factory, D.Popejoy-Sheriff Great Hall Letter L. Candy Pickup, A.Dana Campanile Room M. Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, C.Garnett Great Hall Letter N. How'd That Get There? An Interactive Look at Animal Dilemmas , J.Schleining Cardinal Room O. Nose Ranger: Using Chromotography & Spectrometry, S. Rice Great Hall Letter P. Hotel Lego, T.Owen Room 3512 Q. Savvy Evidence, M.Zeller Pioneer Room R. Teaching Math & Science using Children's Literature, H.Patel Great Hall Letter S. Kinesiology Department Tour, H.Angus Great Hall Letter T. Textiles and Clothing Tour & Activity, C.Wise Great Hall Letter U. Afternoon Adult Lounge, PWSE Great Hall
V. Equity: The Importance of Understanding and Addressing Strategies
to Enhance Student Learning (Workshop for Adults) Gold Room
CLOSING 2:00-2:30PM, GREAT HALL All Participants
Reassemble with Your School Group/Educators/Adult Chaperones Turn in evaluations Conference check out by group coordinator
Thanks to the parents, educators, ISU faculty and staff, and volunteers who have
made this event possible!
April, 2011 Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conference Dates:
April 14, 2011 High School Conference
April 21, 2011 Middle School Conference
April 28, 2011 Middle School Conference Registration forms will be available on our web site February 1st: www.pwse.iastate.edu
Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Undergraduate Majors/Degrees
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Ecology
Aerospace Engineering Agriculture- Undeclared
Agricultural Biochemistry
Agronomy Animal Science
Agricultural Systems
Technology
Biochemistry Bioinformatics &
Computational Biology
Biology Biophysics
Biological/Pre-Medical
Illustration Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Computer Engineering
Dietetics Dairy Science
Electrical Engineering
Earth Science Economics
Engineering- Undeclared
Environmental Science
Entomology Forestry
Food Science
Genetics General Preveterinary
Medicine
Geology Horticulture
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology
Kinesiology
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering Mathematics
Microbiology
Meteorology Nutritional Science
Pre-Computer Science
Pre-Professional Health
Programs Preparation for Human
Medicine
Pre-Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration
Physics
Plant Health and Protection Statistics
Teacher Education (Science
& Mathematics)
Conference Notes
Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Our MISSION:
Create Programs, share knowledge, and engage people to enhance the STEM educational experience for
women.
Create, offer, and maintain innovative undergraduate and outreach programs that engage a diverse
audience of women and girls in an experiential learning environment in STEM
Share knowledge on innovative strategies, best practices, and research on the success of women in STEM
with a broad range of individuals and organizations serving as partners transforming the STEM
educational experience for women.
Engage a broader, more diverse group of women pursuing STEM degrees.
Our VISION:
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (PWSE) will enrich science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) fields by engaging more women, creating the opportunity for a more
competitive and diverse state, national, and global workforce.
Other PWSE Programs of Interest to Conference Attendees
STUDENT ROLE MODEL PROGRAM: Through this program, undergraduate students in science,
technology, engineering and math, serving as role models, go out to classrooms, community
organizations, and after school/summer programs and lead students in hands-on activities related to
science and engineering.
IOWA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ESSAY AWARD: For the annual Write Women
Back Into History Essay Contest, PWSE provides prizes to the top essays related to women in science,
technology, engineering or math.
PWSE ROLE MODEL DIRECTORY: A resource for Iowa educators and other educational agencies.
Over 500 professional women in science, technology, engineering and math from across Iowa are listed.
These women serve as role models, visiting schools during career events and classroom sessions. Some
have students visit their worksites to learn firsthand about nontraditional careers.
PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: In addition to our outreach programs, PWSE
offers a variety of programs for female students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and math-
related majors at Iowa State – from scholarships, to special residence options, to academic, research and
social programs.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: visit www.pwse.iastate.edu, email [email protected], or call 515-
294-0966.
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering would like to thank the following sponsors who
contributed directly to the support of the Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conferences and
scholarships for attendance:
Alcoa Foundation (Conference Operations and Participant Scholarships)
American Association of University Women (Participant Scholarships)
Chrysalis Foundation (Participant Scholarships)
Mid American Energy (Conference Operations and Participant Scholarships)
Great websites for you to check out! (For additional Resources and Activities go to: www.pwse.iastate.edu)
Engineer Your Life This website provides an excellent overview of engineering careers, activities, and videos about women engineers in the field.
www.engineeryourlife.org Girls Go Tech This website is designed specifically so that girls can explore how math, science and technology play an important role in everyday life. It also features a ‘discover careers’ link.
www.girlsgotech.org Room 108 A website that is all games but educationally based. There are songs, math, weather, science and much more.
www.netrover.com/~kingskid/108.html
Science and Math for kids This site contains career information for girls interested in science and technology fields, games and quizzes to learn about everything from agriculture to zoology, and even an “Ask-A-Scientist” link.
www.kids.gov/k_science.htm
Engineering Experiments Want to know how to make t-shirt chromatography? How about a chocolate asphalt cookie? This site has many fun projects directly related to various engineering fields.
www.swe.org/iac/LP/index.html
Cool Math for Kids This site has math and science games, puzzles, lessons and study/test taking tips. “An amusement park of math and more – specifically designed for kids and fun!”
www.coolmath4kids.com/ Science is Everywhere/Try Science This site has great print and electronic science resources for kids and adults. There are special sections for parents and kids. Discover adventures, experiments and field trips!
www.tryscience.org
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 1
One Year Retention at ISU and One Year Cum GPA Two Year Retention at ISU and Second Year Cum GPA Three Year Retention at ISU and Third Year Cum GPA
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
2000 # of Stds 85 287 340 712 1,432 2,144 2000 # of Stds 85 287 340 712 1,432 2,144 2000 # of Stds 85 287 340 712 1,432 2,144
1-Yr Ret 91% 89% 81% 85% 85% 85% 2-Yr Ret 82% 85% 70% 77% 76% 76% 3-Yr Ret 73% 80% 67% 73% 73% 73%
1st Yr GPA 2.92 2.90 2.65 2.78 2.61 2.67 2nd-Yr GPA 3.07 3.03 2.85 2.95 2.77 2.84 3rd-Yr GPA 3.16 3.14 2.96 3.06 2.87 2.93
2001 # of Stds 88 317 348 753 1,579 2,332 2001 # of Stds 88 317 348 753 1,579 2,332 2001 # of Stds 88 317 348 753 1,579 2,332
1-Yr Ret 92% 89% 81% 86% 85% 85% 2-Yr Ret 88% 77% 71% 76% 75% 75% 3-Yr Ret 82% 75% 66% 72% 71% 71%
1st Yr GPA 2.87 2.95 2.71 2.83 2.67 2.72 2nd-Yr GPA 2.99 3.01 2.87 2.94 2.81 2.86 3rd-Yr GPA 3.10 3.09 2.99 3.05 2.91 2.95
2002 # of Stds 150 280 261 691 1,404 2,095 2002 # of Stds 150 280 261 691 1,404 2,095 2002 # of Stds 150 280 261 691 1,404 2,095
1-Yr Ret 87% 89% 75% 83% 86% 85% 2-Yr Ret 82% 81% 67% 76% 78% 77% 3-Yr Ret 77% 75% 60% 70% 73% 72%
1st Yr GPA 3.02 2.95 2.65 2.85 2.68 2.74 2nd-Yr GPA 3.07 3.07 2.90 3.00 2.83 2.89 3rd-Yr GPA 3.12 3.14 2.92 3.05 2.93 2.98
2003 # of Stds 165 301 140 606 1,379 1,985 2003 # of Stds 165 301 140 606 1,379 1,985 2003 # of Stds 165 301 140 606 1,379 1,985
1-Yr Ret 92% 87% 78% 86% 85% 86% 2-Yr Ret 86% 82% 70% 81% 79% 79% 3-Yr Ret 81% 76% 64% 75% 73% 74%
1st Yr GPA 3.00 2.98 2.74 2.93 2.70 2.77 2nd-Yr GPA 3.08 3.05 2.97 3.04 2.87 2.93 3rd-Yr GPA 3.15 3.14 3.06 3.13 2.95 3.01
2004 # of Stds 164 292 129 585 1,263 1,848 2004 # of Stds 164 292 129 585 1,263 1,848 2004 # of Stds 164 292 129 585 1,263 1,848
1-Yr Ret 95% 91% 76% 89% 87% 88% 2-Yr Ret 94% 83% 67% 82% 79% 80% 3-Yr Ret 88% 80% 61% 78% 75% 76%
1st Yr GPA 3.08 2.92 2.47 2.87 2.67 2.73 2nd-Yr GPA 3.07 3.02 2.65 2.96 2.86 2.89 3rd-Yr GPA 3.15 3.10 2.81 3.05 2.94 2.98
2005 # of Stds 180 282 104 566 1,278 1,844 2005 # of Stds 180 282 104 566 1,278 1,844 2005 # of Stds 180 282 104 566 1,278 1,844
1-Yr Ret 88% 84% 78% 84% 85% 85% 2-Yr Ret 81% 79% 63% 77% 79% 78% 3-Yr Ret 78% 73% 59% 72% 74% 73%
1st Yr GPA 2.87 2.83 2.67 2.81 2.69 2.72 2nd-Yr GPA 2.97 2.99 2.77 2.95 2.87 2.90 3rd-Yr GPA 3.06 3.10 2.95 3.06 2.97 3.00
2006 # of Stds 190 346 132 668 1,306 1,974 2006 # of Stds 190 346 132 668 1,306 1,974 2006 # of Stds 190 346 132 668 1,306 1,974
1-Yr Ret 88% 87% 75% 85% 86% 86% 2-Yr Ret 83% 80% 71% 79% 78% 78% 3-Yr Ret 77% 75% 68% 74% 74% 74%
1st Yr GPA 3.06 2.97 2.59 2.92 2.72 2.79 2nd-Yr GPA 3.14 3.12 2.89 3.08 2.90 2.97 3rd-Yr GPA 3.21 3.16 2.93 3.13 2.98 3.03
2007 # of Stds 189 414 128 731 1,474 2,205 2007 # of Stds 189 414 128 731 1,474 2,205 2007 # of Stds 189 414 128 731 1,474 2,205
1-Yr Ret 88% 86% 74% 85% 84% 85% 2-Yr Ret 81% 80% 62% 77% 76% 76% 3-Yr Ret 79% 75% 57% 73% 71% 72%
1st Yr GPA 2.90 2.93 2.66 2.87 2.67 2.74 2nd-Yr GPA 3.03 3.09 2.86 3.03 2.86 2.92 3rd-Yr GPA 3.11 3.15 2.99 3.11 2.96 3.01
2008 # of Stds 201 526 123 850 1,495 2,345 2008 # of Stds 201 526 123 850 1,495 2,345 Total # of Stds 1211 2,519 1,582 5,312 11,114 16,426
1-Yr Ret 92% 84% 75% 85% 86% 86% 2-Yr Ret 88% 78% 69% 79% 79% 79% 3-Yr Ret 80% 76% 64% 73% 73% 73%
1st Yr GPA 2.96 2.88 2.77 2.88 2.71 2.77 2nd-Yr GPA 3.06 3.07 2.95 3.05 2.89 2.95 3rd-Yr GPA 3.13 3.13 2.96 3.08 2.94 2.99
2009 # of Stds 209 499 169 877 1,539 2,416 Total # of Stds 1,412 3,045 1,705 6,162 12,609 18,771
1-Yr Ret 91% 88% 80% 87% 86% 86% 2-Yr Ret 85% 80% 69% 78% 78% 78%
1st Yr GPA 2.95 2.86 2.74 2.86 2.73 2.78 2nd-Yr GPA 3.06 3.05 2.86 3.00 2.85 2.90
Total # of Stds 1,621 3,544 1,874 7,039 14,148 21,187
1-Yr Ret 90% 87% 78% 86% 86% 86%
1st Yr GPA 2.97 2.91 2.67 2.86 2.68 2.74
Note: "# of students" is the total number of students at the start, not the total number of students retained
Retention at ISU of students who Start in a STEM Major as Freshmen
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 2
One Year Retention in STEM for those Retained at ISU Two Year Retention in STEM for those Retained at ISU Three Year Retention in STEM for those Retained at ISU
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other
LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other
LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
2000 # of Stds 75 255 275 605 1,219 1,824 2000 # of Stds 68 244 237 549 1,089 1,638 2000 # of Stds 60 230 227 517 1,049 1,566
1-Yr Ret 85% 86% 71% 79% 87% 84% 2-Yr Ret 87% 76% 65% 73% 81% 78% 3-Yr Ret 83% 75% 63% 71% 79% 76%
2001 # of Stds 80 281 283 644 1,343 1,987 2001 # of Stds 76 245 247 568 1,191 1,759 2001 # of Stds 71 238 230 539 1,126 1,665
1-Yr Ret 83% 85% 80% 82% 87% 86% 2-Yr Ret 76% 81% 71% 76% 82% 80% 3-Yr Ret 77% 77% 67% 73% 79% 77%
2002 # of Stds 128 249 195 572 1,211 1,783 2002 # of Stds 120 228 176 524 1,096 1,620 2002 # of Stds 112 211 157 480 1,029 1,509
1-Yr Ret 91% 90% 79% 86% 86% 86% 2-Yr Ret 86% 82% 64% 77% 81% 80% 3-Yr Ret 86% 79% 61% 75% 79% 78%
2003 # of Stds 148 263 109 520 1,175 1,695 2003 # of Stds 139 248 98 485 1,087 1,572 2003 # of Stds 130 229 90 449 1,008 1,457
1-Yr Ret 88% 83% 79% 84% 87% 86% 2-Yr Ret 83% 76% 67% 76% 80% 79% 3-Yr Ret 79% 75% 61% 73% 80% 78%
2004 # of Stds 147 266 98 511 1,098 1,609 2004 # of Stds 146 242 86 474 992 1,466 2004 # of Stds 136 233 79 448 943 1,391
1-Yr Ret 93% 83% 79% 85% 86% 86% 2-Yr Ret 87% 77% 60% 77% 82% 80% 3-Yr Ret 84% 77% 59% 76% 80% 79%
2005 # of Stds 157 237 81 475 1,091 1,566 2005 # of Stds 144 224 66 434 1,007 1,441 2005 # of Stds 138 207 61 406 945 1,351
1-Yr Ret 86% 84% 81% 84% 87% 86% 2-Yr Ret 78% 75% 74% 76% 83% 81% 3-Yr Ret 78% 71% 69% 73% 82% 79%
2006 # of Stds 164 300 99 563 1,123 1,686 2006 # of Stds 154 278 94 526 1,019 1,545 2006 # of Stds 143 258 90 491 965 1,456
1-Yr Ret 91% 85% 83% 86% 89% 88% 2-Yr Ret 84% 79% 74% 79% 83% 82% 3-Yr Ret 83% 78% 71% 78% 82% 81%
2007 # of Stds 163 358 95 616 1,245 1,861 2007 # of Stds 149 331 79 559 1,118 1,677 2007 # of Stds 145 311 73 529 1049 1,578
1-Yr Ret 88% 84% 71% 83% 86% 85% 2-Yr Ret 83% 80% 63% 79% 82% 81% 3-Yr Ret 81% 78% 64% 77% 81% 80%
2008 # of Stds 175 443 92 710 1,288 1,998 2008 # of Stds 168 410 85 663 1,174 1,837 Total # of Stds 935 1,917 1007 3,859 8,114 11,973
1-Yr Ret 93% 86% 79% 86% 90% 89% 2-Yr Ret 89% 83% 72% 83% 87% 86% 3-Yr Ret 81% 76% 64% 74% 80% 78%
2009 # of Stds 181 437 136 754 1,325 2,079 Total # of Stds 1164 2,450 1,168 4,782 9,774 14,556
1-Yr Ret 91% 87% 76% 86% 91% 89% 2-Yr Ret 84% 79% 68% 78% 82% 81%
Total # of Stds 1,419 3,089 1,463 5,971 12,118 18,089
1-Yr Ret 89% 85% 77% 84% 88% 87%
Note: "# of students" is the total number of students retained to this point
Retention in a STEM Major for Students who Start in STEM as Freshmen and are Retained at ISU
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 3
Graduation Rates Graduation Rates in STEM
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other
LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
Entry Year
WiSE Female
STEM Female in Other
LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male Total
2000 # of Stds 85 287 340 712 1,432 2,144 2000 # of Stds 82 287 340 709 1,432 2,141
4-Yr Grad 48% 46% 37% 42% 22% 29% 4-Yr Grad 39% 35% 25% 31% 17% 22%
5-yr Grad 75% 73% 63% 68% 58% 62% 5-yr Grad 61% 55% 39% 48% 46% 47%
6-Yr Grad 79% 77% 66% 72% 67% 68% 6-Yr Grad 62% 57% 41% 50% 52% 51%
2001 # of Stds 88 317 348 753 1,578 2,331 2001 # of Stds 87 317 348 752 1,578 2,330
4-Yr Grad 35% 41% 35% 38% 24% 28% 4-Yr Grad 25% 33% 26% 29% 19% 22%
5-yr Grad 70% 68% 58% 64% 60% 61% 5-yr Grad 53% 52% 40% 46% 48% 48%
6-Yr Grad 76% 72% 64% 69% 66% 67% 6-Yr Grad 57% 55% 43% 49% 53% 52%
2002 # of Stds 150 280 261 691 1,404 2,095 2002 # of Stds 146 280 261 687 1,404 2,091
4-Yr Grad 39% 46% 36% 41% 25% 30% 4-Yr Grad 36% 38% 22% 31% 19% 23%
5-yr Grad 73% 71% 57% 66% 62% 63% 5-yr Grad 64% 57% 34% 50% 49% 49%
6-Yr Grad 75% 74% 62% 70% 69% 69% 6-Yr Grad 65% 59% 37% 52% 54% 53%
2003 # of Stds 165 301 140 606 1,379 1,985 2003 # of Stds 161 301 140 602 1,379 1,981
4-Yr Grad 37% 50% 40% 44% 25% 31% 4-Yr Grad 29% 40% 24% 33% 20% 24%
5-yr Grad 75% 71% 61% 70% 64% 66% 5-yr Grad 60% 54% 35% 51% 51% 51%
6-Yr Grad 80% 75% 65% 74% 69% 71% 6-Yr Grad 63% 57% 38% 54% 54% 54%
2004 # of Stds 164 292 129 585 1,263 1,848 2004 # of Stds 155 292 129 576 1,263 1,839
4-Yr Grad 41% 48% 29% 42% 28% 32% 4-Yr Grad 36% 37% 16% 32% 22% 25%
5-yr Grad 78% 75% 57% 72% 64% 66% 5-yr Grad 69% 54% 34% 54% 51% 52%
6-Yr Grad 85% 78% 60% 76% 70% 72% 6-Yr Grad 74% 56% 34% 56% 57% 57%
2005 # of Stds 180 282 104 566 1,278 1,844 2005 # of Stds 177 282 104 563 1,278 1,841
4-Yr Grad 38% 47% 32% 41% 25% 30% 4-Yr Grad 28% 37% 27% 32% 20% 24%
5-yr Grad 71% 71% 52% 67% 64% 65% 5-yr Grad 53% 52% 38% 50% 53% 52%
6-Yr Grad 0% 6-Yr Grad 0%
2006 # of Stds 190 346 132 668 1,306 1,974 2006 # of Stds 185 346 132 663 1,306 1,969
4-Yr Grad 48% 52% 32% 47% 30% 35% 4-Yr Grad 41% 40% 24% 37% 24% 29%
5-yr Grad 5-yr Grad
6-Yr Grad 6-Yr Grad
Total # of Stds 842 1,823 1,350 4,015 8,362 12,377 Total # of Stds 993 2,105 1,454 3,989 9,640 14,192
4-Yr Grad 41% 47% 35% 42% 25% 31% 4-Yr Grad 34% 37% 24% 32% 20% 24%
5-yr Grad 74% 72% 59% 68% 62% 64% 5-yr Grad 60% 54% 37% 50% 50% 50%
6-Yr Grad 79% 75% 64% 72% 68% 69% 6-Yr Grad 65% 57% 40% 53% 54% 53%
Graduation Rates
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 4
Regression of Likelihood of being Retained at ISU to the Fourth Fall Term
Coefficien Odds Rati Sig.Wise LC 0.40 1.50 * WiSE participants are significantly more likely to be
Non-Wise LC 0.27 1.31 * retained at ISU than other female STEM students at ISU
Female -0.20 0.82 * and somewhat more likely than participants in
HS GPA 1.46 4.29 * non-WiSE learning communities to be retained at ISU
constant -4.13 *
* Variable significant at the .01 level
Regression of Likelihood of being Retained in STEM in the Fourth Fall Term
Coefficien Odds Rati Sig.Wise LC 0.59 1.81 * Wise participants are twice as likely to stay in STEM
Non-Wise LC 0.38 1.46 * than other females who start in STEM at ISU
Female -0.51 0.60 * and somewhat more likely than participants in
HS GPA 0.97 2.63 * non-WiSE learning communities to be retained in STEM
constant -2.27 *
* Variable significant at the .01 level
Regression of cumulative GPA at the end of the first year at ISUR
2=.33
Coefficien Sig.Wise LC 0.01 WiSE participants do not have significantly different GPAs
Non-Wise LC 0.04 * at the end of the first year than non-WiSE STEM students
Female 0.02
HS GPA 1.08 *
constant -1.14 *
* Variable significant at the .01 level
Regression Analyses
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 5
Major Count Major Count Major Count Major CountPsychology 20 Psychology 36 Psychology 56 Management Information Sys. 219
Elementary Education 11 Elementary Education 31 Child & Family Services 28 Pre-Business 135
Finance 11 Marketing 29 Elementary Education 27 Finance 129
Accounting 10 Child & Family Services 20 Marketing 22 Management 98
Journalism and Mass Comm. 6 Management 14 Accounting 19 Marketing 87
Liberal Studies 6 Liberal Studies 13 Management 19 Psychology 82
Pre-Business 6 Sociology (LAS) 13 English 13 Accounting 61
Child & Family Services 5 Hotel Restaurant/Instit Mgmt 12 Finance 12 Political Science 59
Management 5 Agricultural Business 11 Sociology (LAS) 11 History 40
Marketing 5 Apparel Merchandising Des & P 10 Hotel Restaurant/Instit Mgmt 10 Economics 31
Political Science 5 Journalism and Mass Comm. 10 Journalism and Mass Comm. 9 Agricultural Business 29
Spanish 5 Finance 9 Liberal Studies 9 Liberal Studies 26
English 4 Political Science 9 Pre-Business 9 Elementary Education 25
Apparel Merchandising Des & P 3 Accounting 8 Community Health Education 8 English 25
Community and Regional Planni 3 Pre-Business 8 Early Childhood Education 8 Journalism and Mass Comm. 25
Anthropology 2 Communication Studies 7 Anthropology 7 Business Undeclared 23
Art and Design (B.A.) 2 English 7 Apparel Merchandising Des & P 6 Operations and Supply Chain Mngt 22
Economics 2 Art and Design (B.F.A.) 6 Open Option (LAS) 5 Hotel Restaurant/Instit Mgmt 20
History 2 History 6 Political Science 5 Sociology (LAS) 19
Hotel Restaurant/Instit Mgmt 2 Spanish 6 Advertising 4 Logistics and Supply Chain Mngt 18
Note: These tables represent 2000 through 2005 entering cohorts who had started in STEM fields but were in non-STEM majors as of their fourth fall
STEM MaleSTEM Female in Other Learning Community
Top 20 non-STEM Majors for those who leave STEM
WiSE Participants Other STEM Female
Office of the Registrar, December 2008 6
Term before which students switch from STEM to non-STEM major GPA at time of change from STEM to non-STEM major
WiSE Participant
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM Female
Total STEM Female STEM Male GPA
WiSE Participant
STEM Female in Other LC
Other STEM
Female
Total STEM
FemaleSTEM Male
First Spring # of students 38 135 195 368 665 0 to .99 6 6 24 36 133
% of total 30% 35% 37% 35% 36% 5% 2% 5% 3% 7%
GPA at time of change 2.33 2.63 2.37 2.46 2.15 1 to 1.99 21 61 111 193 522
17% 16% 21% 19% 28%
Second Fall # of students 34 93 144 271 487 2 to 2.99 73 181 245 499 881
% of total 27% 24% 27% 26% 26% 57% 47% 46% 48% 47%
GPA at time of change 2.47 2.61 2.49 2.53 2.31 3 to 4 27 139 147 313 320
21% 36% 28% 30% 17%
Second Spring # of students 26 66 83 175 272
% of total 20% 17% 16% 17% 15% Total 127 387 527 1041 1,856
GPA at time of change 2.37 2.78 2.51 2.59 2.34 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Third Fall # of students 15 40 48 103 220
% of total 12% 10% 9% 10% 12%
GPA at time of change 2.51 2.67 2.47 2.55 2.24
Third Spring # of students 8 24 22 54 95
% of total 6% 6% 4% 5% 5%
GPA at time of change 2.78 2.72 2.69 2.72 2.40
Fourth Fall # of students 4 16 26 46 82
% of total 3% 4% 5% 5% 4%
GPA at time of change 2.20 2.52 2.88 2.70 2.16
Fourth Spring # of students 2 13 9 24 35
% of total 2% 3% 2% 3% 2%
GPA at time of change 3.30 2.74 3.00 2.88 2.26
Total # of students 127 387 527 1041 1,856
% of total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
GPA at time of change 2.44 2.66 2.48 2.54 2.24
This table represents 2000 through 2004 entering cohorts
USt 201X: WiSE Sophomore Success Learning Community Seminar Fall 2009
Date and Time: Mondays from 3:10-4:00 p.m. Location: 0290 Carver Hall
Maggie Luttrell Instructors
Graduate Assistant, 2nd Year & Transfer Programs Program for Women in Science & Engineering Office: 218 Carver Office #: 515-294-6981 E-mail: [email protected]
Julie Hallman Heidi Welsh Peer Mentors
Senior, Dietetics Junior, Chemistry Program for Women in Science & Engineering Program for Women in Science & Engineering Phone: 712-358-2610 Phone: 319-330-8770 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Course Descr iptionThe purpose of this seminar is to provide female undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines opportunities for professional development, connections with professionals to reaffirm career decisions, continued career exploration, and development of leadership skills. The seminar will also provide networking and social interactions among sophomore women in STEM fields.
Following this course, students will: Course Objectives
• have a greater understanding of their own personal leadership styles, • explore their goals and expectations as they relate to their personal and professional lives, • gain knowledge of the skills needed to successfully apply for jobs and to succeed in the workplace, • be aware of issues facing women as they prepare to enter the workforce, and • had the opportunity to build a community of support with other second-year students in science,
technology, engineering and math majors.
Class attendance is essential and expected. Course Expectations
Be on time and prepared for class meetings. Actively participate- ask and answer questions, offer feedback, and participate in discussions. Pay attention to classmates, guest speakers, and instructors. Respect others for their opinions and experiences. Complete assignments on time. Silence cell phones.
The instructors’ contributions to this process will include: Instructors’ Expectations
Approachability and availability to students. Facilitation of the development of an open, flexible, and collaborative learning environment. Timeliness and preparation for class meetings. Clear and constructive feedback. The return of all assignments in a timely manner.
Course Policies
Class Times and Locations - Class will meet weekly in their respective classroom at their scheduled time. Attendance - Regular class attendance is a vital component and is expected. Attendance will be taken every class period. As class participation is vital to the success of this course, missing more than 3 class periods will result in failing this class. Absences may be excused for official ISU events or medical reasons given prior contact with instructors. If you are unable to attend a class, please contact your instructors prior to the class with the reason for your absence. Absences will be approved at instructors’ discretion. Class Participation - Active involvement with your classmates and our guests is essential for a high quality experience. Given this fact, class participation will count as part of your coursework. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices – Please turn your cell phones and other electronic devices to silence or off. Ringing cell phones and other activities connected with electronic devices during class will result in deductions from class participation points. Course Credit and Grading - You will earn one credit on a pass-not pass basis. In order to complete the course, you must fulfill the requirements listed below:
• Attend all class meetings • Complete required assignments by submitting them electronically via WebCT the Sunday prior to class •
Assignments Assignment #1: Weekly Reflection
This assignment will allow you to reflect on what you are learning each week. You will receive the assignment each week in class. Please post your response on WebCT by 5:00 p.m. the following Monday, unless otherwise assigned. Assignment #2: Resume and Cover Letter This project consists of creating or updating a resume and writing a cover letter that can be utilized in your internship or job search. Students will need to identify areas of strengths and possible weaknesses and develop a plan in order to strengthen those areas. Assignment #3: Personal Vision & Mission Statement Each student will develop a personal mission statement. This is not meant to be a statement of the student’s future expectations or goals, but rather a statement of the philosophies and beliefs that guide each individual in their contribution to the world. There is not a set format for the end product. Students are encouraged to think creatively and broadly about this assignment. Assignment #4: Group Presentations Students will be formed into groups to present on different topics throughout the semester. This is designed to be an interactive presentation and last no more than thirty minutes of class. The topics include, but could be altered if a group chose to expand or modify a certain topic: Leadership techniques, Personal finances, Volunteerism, and Personal wellness.
Please address any special needs or special accommodations with us at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability
ADA Statement
Resources (DR) office (phone 515-294-7220). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.
You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Make sure you are familiar with the ISU Student Information Handbook, especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures, as well as consequences with regard to this course.
Academic Misconduct
Course Schedule Week 1, August Overview of the Course & Introductions Self-Assessment Activity & Goal Setting Week 2, August Prepar ing for Your Career Introduction to Interviewing and Networking Resumes and Cover Letters Hand out Do’s and Don’ ts of Interviewing Week 3, September No Class: Labor Day Week 4, September Resumes Peer review and editing Week 5, September No Class: Finding Your Calling/Career Exploration Attend a Career Fair Week 6, September Understanding Your Leadership Style Myers Briggs Type Indicator Discussion Return Goal Setting Worksheet Week 7, October Personal Wellness Presentation and Discussion Week 8, October Volunteer ism Presentation & Discussion Week 9, October Personal Leadership Techniques Presentation and Discussion Assign Leadership Interviews Week 10, October Personal Finances Presentation and Discussion
Week 11, November Making a Good First Impression Etiquette Activity Professionalism Discussion Week 12, November No Class: Networking Event Lunch at the Tearoom! Week 13, November Developing a Personal Vision & Mission Statement Presentation by Julie Snyder-Yuly Assign Vision/Mission worksheet Week 14, November No Class: THANKSGIVING Week 15, November Cultural Night Night at the Movies- Amelia Week 16, December Dinner & Reflection: Sunday, December 6th 6:00 p.m. Location TBD Revisit vision and mission statements Week 17, December FINALS WEEK
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