Women in Science and Engineering
The WiSE program is a groundbreaking effort, committed to equal opportunity in science and engineering and to the success of scientists at USC and beyond 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 equal opportunity 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
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Inaugural WiSE Faculty Distinguished Lecture: Professors Malancha Gupta and Jill McNitt-Gray
EEB 132The Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program invites you to our Inaugural WiSE FacultEEB 132 Distinguished Lecture to celebrate the appointments of Professors Malancha […]
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WiSE 25th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Dana Small, McGill University
HNB 100In celebration of WiSE's 25th anniversary, we're partnering with WiSE-eligible departments to showcase exceptional scholars across various fields. Next up in our distinguished lecture series, […]
Recent News
Anna Krylov Awarded the 2025 George Gamow Award by the Russian American Science Association
Congratulations to Anna Krylov on being awarded the 2025 George Gamow Award by the Russian American Science Association (RASA)!
Maral Mousavi Appointed as the Inaugural Holder of the Edna Chow and Daniel Maneval Early Career Chair in Biomedical Engineering
Congratulations to Maral Mousavi on being appointed as the inaugural holder of the Edna Chow and Daniel Maneval Early Career Chair in Biomedical Engineering!Maral Mousavi Selected to Receive the Royce W. Murray Young Investigator Award from the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry
Congratulations to Maral Mousavi on being selected to receive the Royce W. Murray Young Investigator Award from the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry (SEAC), an award presented to […]Shaama Sharada Appointed as the inaugural holder of the Chester Dolley Early Career Chair
Congratulations to Shaama Sharada on being appointed as the inaugural holder of the Chester Dolley Early Career Chair!Priya Panda Appointed to the Lloyd F. Hunt Early Career Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Congratulations to Priya Panda on being appointed to the Lloyd F. Hunt Early Career Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering!