e-WiSE
your monthly look at WiSE and STEM at Iowa State

November | 2021
e-WiSE AT-A-GLANCE
Virtual Company Visit: Pella
Hiring: Student Role Models
Cyclone Success Assistance
WE LEAD Conference
#CyThx
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The past 18 months have presented all of us with ongoing changes and challenges. If you are struggling in any way, there are people and resources available to help. WiSE is here to support you, your mental health and well-being. We also encourage you to seek out and connect with any of the many supports across campus. You can learn more about support here www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/support or schedule time to meet with a WiSE staff member via Navigate.   

Dr. Kris Kilibarda, Director
WiSE is a welcoming community that provides women* in STEM with academic and financial resources and support, professional development, and opportunities for engaging connections with role models, mentors, alumni, and STEM professionals.  

* this includes women who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.
Pella - Virtual Company Site Visit
Join WiSE as we (virtually) visit Pella Corporation from
10-11a on Wednesday, November 10. 
This is a great opportunity to:
  • Tour the facilities
  • Learn about Pella’s company culture
  • Ask questions/network with employees representing different sectors of the company (business, engineering, information technology, data science and analytics, and more). 
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Hiring: Student Role Models
We're Hiring!
Student Role Models visit classrooms and other academic settings across Iowa to provide hands-on STEM activities. Student Role Models also share their experiences about college life by participating in panel discussions, representing WiSE in front of prospective students and families, or other outreach forums. Lots of flexibility in hours! View the full job description for more information.
Applications due:
Sunday, November 14
Cyclone Success Assistance (Financial Assistance)
WiSE has emergency/completion assistance programs designed to assist students who are having difficulty meeting their expenses. Different programs may have different criteria, but all emergency/completion assistance can be applied for through OneApp. When you complete the Cyclone Success Assistance application, it will be reviewed for all possible programs.   
WE LEAD - Nov 13
WE Lead is a leadership conference dedicated to education, empowerment, and connection. Participants will have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, engage in interactive discussions and networking sessions, and reflect on their own leadership qualities and what they have to offer in their respective roles at Iowa State and beyond.
Saturday, November 13
9AM - 3:30PM
Zoom

In-person social to follow
4:30 - 5:30PM | Cardinal Room, MU
#CyThx
#CyThx invites Cyclones to share, "Who makes you feel like a valued member of the ISU community?" Because of what we continue to experience this year, our connection to campus and each other is essential. #CyThx can help us to do just that. Visit the #CyThx website for more info on this recognition project.
#CyThx will be open for submissions through November 30.
Have an announcement or upcoming event for your student organization? Email [email protected] to have it shared in next month's e-WiSE!
WiSE Corporate Sponsors
WiSE programs and initiatives are made possible through the generous financial support of our partners like Computers & Structures, Inc.

Click here for the full listing of WiSE Corporate Partners.
Program for Women in Science and Engineering [email protected] |www.wise.iastate.edu