WSU Celebrates Women in STEM with a Series of Events

From March 18 to March 21, Washington State University (WSU) will host a comprehensive series of events dedicated to promoting women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This initiative, titled the Week of Women in STEM, aims to motivate students and facilitate networking and professional development opportunities with industry professionals.

Event Overview

The events are designed to inspire attendees and bridge the gap between students and seasoned professionals. Below is an overview of the scheduled events taking place across various WSU campuses:

WSU Pullman Campus

• Work & Wellness Discussion*
  Location: Avery 111
  Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
  Date: March 19
• Panel on Smart Technology*
  Location: Goertzen 21
  Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
  Date: March 19
  Featuring: Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe (Psychology), Diane Cook (Computer Science), Shelly Fritz (Nursing)
• Dinner with a Scientist/Engineer
  Location: Chinook 150
  Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
  Date: March 19
  Note: Free for students; registration required via Handshake.
• Salary Negotiation Workshop*
  Location: Spark 327
  Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
  Date: March 20
• Boeing Career Development Lecture*
  Location: Spark 335
  Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
  Date: March 21
  Speaker: Sue Paish, Chief Project Engineer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

WSU Tri-Cities Campus

• “Women of Hanford” Presentation and Panel Discussion*
  Location: EAST 266
  Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  Date: March 21
  Presented by: Anna King, Northwest Public Broadcasting

WSU Everett Campus

• Roundtable Discussion*
  Location: Everett Building Rm 101
  Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
  Date: March 18
  Topic: Career Progression and Mobility in the Tech Sector
  Speaker: Vidya Subramanian, Entrepreneur
• Communications and STEM*
  Location: Everett Building Rm 101
  Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
  Date: March 19
  Speaker: Michelle Mendoza, Regional Marketing Manager, Fluke Networks
• EPIC Discussion and Demo
  Location: Everett Building Rm 102
  Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
  Date: March 19
  Speaker: Cheryl Grohn, Director of Clinical Informatics, Providence Health Systems
• TeleHealth Discussion and Demo*
  Location: Everett Building Rm 101
  Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
  Date: March 19
  Speaker: Sarah Orth, Telehealth Program Manager, Seattle Children’s Hospital

WSU Spokane Campus

• #MeTooSTEM*
  Location: SBPS 101
  Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  Date: March 20
  Feature: Sexual Assault Resource Fair

WSU Bremerton Campus

• The Unwritten Rules for Corporate Women
  Location: RBS Conference Room, WSU at Olympic College
  Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
  Date: March 20

Registration Information

All events throughout this week are free for students. However, registration is required via Handshake for the Dinner with a Scientist/Engineer on March 19 and the Salary Negotiation Workshop on March 20. For further details, participants can visit the WiSTEM website.

Event Sponsorship

The Week of Women in STEM is proudly sponsored by Washington State University, PBS Engineering, Google, and Premera Blue Cross.

Media Contact

Tina Hilding, Communications Director
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Phone: 509-335-5095
Email: thilding@wsu.edu