WiSE offers a variety of academic support options for all STEM students. This includes WiSE led, Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions, Study Owl sessions, and tutoring.
Academic Support
Find a study group that works for you
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.
The Academic Success Center offers a wide variety of free, regularly scheduled study sessions.
How to Join an SI Group:
View the SI schedule on the Academic Success Center website and sign up for your group!
Tutoring is available through the Academic Success Center for a variety of courses. The Academic Success Center has a new partnership with Knack, an online tutoring platform. Using Knack, students can book one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
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 2010 - 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 professional 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. Cultures and Communities requirement.
Fall 2024
Section 1: Tues/Thur 12:10 PM - 1:55 PM
Section 2: Tues/Thur 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Course Delivery is face to face instruction.
Spring 2025
One or two sections offered depending on demand.
Students in Their Final Year
WISE 4010 - 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 2025
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.
Being a WiSE SI Leader was a great experience. I got to see an amazing group of women bond and become more confident in their class content. One of my attendees even got 100% on one of her exams!
Sydni H, Biology & Secondary Ed
Contact Information
Sarah DuBois • Undergraduate Student Success & Retention Programs Manager • sedubois@iastate.edu • 515-294-5883