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The WISE RP is an academically supportive living-learning community for gender-minoritized students who are interested in academic majors and careers in the sciences, mathematics, engineering and/or pre-health.
WHO WE ARE
We assist in students’ transition to the university by providing social activities, career development programs, community service, and programming opportunities. Each student is paired with a Peer Mentor and is encouraged to participate in the WISE RP facilitated study groups.
As a community, the WISE RP endeavors to be an exemplar for other STEM living and learning communities (LLCs). The WISE-RP serves as a catalyst for transformation! It is a space that affirms and celebrates difference, and empowers change agents.
WHO WE ARE
The WISE RP is an academically supportive living-learning community for first-year gender-minoritized students who are interested in academic majors and careers in the sciences, mathematics, engineering and/or pre-health.
We assist in students’ transition to the university by providing social activities, career development programs, community service, and programming opportunities. Each first-year student is paired with a Peer Mentor and is encouraged to participate in the WISE RP facilitated study groups.
OUR PRIORITIES
The WISE RP is guided by our program mission and core tenets to ensure gender-minoritized students pursuing STEM are successful and supported. The WISE RP aims to:
Facilitate student learning and development
Build a community based on mutual respect and affirmation of diversity
Create engaging cultural, academic, and educational experiences for students
Bolster students’ STEM self-efficacy
Celebrate and empower students’ diverse identities within and beyond STEM contexts
Assist students in cultivating their leadership capacities to lead in a global society
What's Happening in WISERP
Featured News
All NewsCongratulations to Himaja, MLK Spirit Award Recipient
Himaja Motheram, member of the 2019-2020 WISE RP Cohort, was recently awarded the MLK Spirit Award
WISE RP 2020 Alumni Weekend
5th Annual Alumni Weekend gives opportunity for first and second year students to interact with WISE RP alumni!
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
WISE RP is more than just a learning community! We are a tight-knit group excited to grow and learn together as emerging STEM leaders. There is so much to do in the WISE RP community! Explore our prospective students page to learn about the program and all the ways you can engage co-curricularly and academically as a community member. After exploring, you can even apply, check the How to Apply link for more information.