Women in Science and Engineering
The WiSE program is a groundbreaking effort to increase the representation and success of women in science and engineering at USC through a series of creative programs that enable women to thrive at every stage of their careers.
Committed to developing fresh approaches to policies and to building a supportive environment for both women and men, the WiSE program is driving USC to the leading edge of diversity in science and engineering.
USC WiSE is open to all eligible individuals. USC WiSE operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Our Programs
Upcoming Events
Latest Past Events
STEM Bytes Seminar
zoomSTEM Bytes returns this summer! Join us for our first seminar on Monday, June 9 from 9 - 10 am on Zoom! To register, visit […]
WiSE-CEED Joint Seminar
MCB 101Don't miss Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai from Caltech as she delivers an inspiring talk on April 30th at 3:30 PM in MCB 101! In celebration of […]
STEM Bytes Seminar
zoomOur final seminar for this semester is on Tuesday, April 15 from 11 - 11:30am on Zoom! To register, visit tinyurl.com/stembytes4-15 Speaker: Haohui He Talk: […]
Recent News
Naazneen Vemmerath Kulangara Places 2nd at Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work
Congratulations to our Summer 2024 Undergraduate WiSE Researcher, Naazneen Vemmerath Kulangara for placing 2nd in the Physical Sciences, Math, and Engineering category at the Undergraduate […]
Rita Barakat Promoted to Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Congratulations to Rita Barakat on being promoted to Assistant Professor (Teaching).Christa Bancroft Promoted to Full Professor (Teaching)
Congratulations to Christa Bancroft on being promoted to Full Professor (Teaching).Lindsey Schier Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Congratulations to Lindsey Schier on being promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure!Andrea Hodge Elected Fellow of ASM International
Congratulations to Andrea Hodge on being elected Fellow of ASM International!