Women in Science Enabling Research (WISER)
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| Participants in the Women in Science Enabling Research (WISER) program receive a tour of university labs as part of the research skills-building program. |
The WISER program was designed in 1993 to provide undergraduate women at Loyola University Chicago with an introduction to laboratory research, and to create a community of scientists through which undergraduate women could be mentored and encouraged toward careers in the sciences. Students are welcome to participate in and attend lectures, panel discussions, and workshops organized by WISER. Undergraduate students are also invited to apply to the Laura L. Mayer Summer Internship Program as a means of gaining laboratory experience.
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In 1994 the U.S. Bureau of Census reported that women constituted only 22% of the United States labor force employed in science and engineering. Similarly, a 1995 conference sponsored by the National Science Foundation identified problems retaining women in the sciences at the university level. Well over ten years later, the statistics remain similar, with few women entering many fields within academic sciences, and even fewer advancing to the position of Full Professor at universities, or as Principle Investigators within business and industry. In an effort to provide and support undergraduate women potentially interested in a career in the sciences, the WISER program provides mentoring, builds community, and gives women tools to explore careers in science and research.
Eligibility for the Laura L. Mayer Summer Internship Program
Undergraduate students currently holding Freshman or Sophomore status at Loyola University Chicago, regardless of the amount of experience conducting scientific research, are welcome to apply. However, this program is designed for and strongly prefers students NOT SEEKING TO ATTEND MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR VETERINARY SCHOOL.
INternship Information and How to Apply
Information on the Laura L. Mayer Summer Internship program can be downloaded here.
Laura L. Mayer Summer Internship (PDF)
Internship applications need the following forms:
WISER Faculty Proposals 2009 (PDF)
WISER Novice Application (PDF) or WISER Experienced Application (PDF)
Cover Page for LUROP Programs (PDF)
Further information can be obtained by contacting:
Anne Grauer, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Anthropology
Loyola University Chicago
016 Flanner Hall (Lab)
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
(773) 508-3480
agrauer@luc.edu
The Gannon Center for Women and Leadership
Loyola University Chicago
Piper Hall
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
(773) 508-8430
(773) 508-8492 (FAX)
gannoncenter@luc.edu
Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity educator and employer.