Resources

In addition to WiSE programs, there are a number of other resources and activities at the University at Buffalo that help build a supportive and inclusive environment for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Women in STEM Cooperative

The UB Women in STEM Cooperative (WISC) is committed to empowering women in STEM by offering engaging content, authentic conversation, and a supportive community to women students, faculty and professionals in STEM from UB and Western New York.

All students, faculty, professionals and guests of UB, regardless of gender, are invited to join WISC. The program was established in 2013 by an interdisciplinary coalition of women volunteers from across the University at Buffalo who pooled resources together to benefit other women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Learn more about WISC.

The NAVIGATE Project

Helping women in STEM overcome gender discrimination

The NAVIGATE Project is a free training program funded by the National Science Foundation that aims to help UB STEM women graduate students by:

Overcoming barriers to advance women in STEM careers nationwide
Equipping women with the skills needed to navigate bias, inequity or discrimination in the workforce
Applying a case study approach proven to develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Addressing a national priority to grow and diversify the STEM workforce

Learn more about The NAVIGATE Project.

UB STEMinism

The goal of the UB STEMinism group is to provide a safe and supportive space for women of color in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields to address concerns related to identity, psychosocial stressors, school-work-life balance and other factors, that may impact their academic functioning in undesirable ways.

Created in conjunction with UB Counseling Services, the STEMinism group features:

A support network for women who share similar goals, objectives, struggles and successes
Psychoeducation, peer-support/student led discussion groups
A place to facilitate healthier interactions and address some psychosocial stressors
A place to identify barriers to success, personal or academic, and develop strategies that move students forward
A place to obtain information for on-campus/community referrals related to mental health concerns that will not addressed by/in group

STEMinism is scheduled on a bi-weekly basis throughout the semester and in addition to the psychoeducation and peer support, provides opportunities for participants to engage in social activities, professional development, mentoring workshops, seminars and other activities that connect women of color in STEM.

Contact UB STEMinism to learn more.

Student Clubs and Organizations for Women

Association for Women in Mathematics

AWM encourages women and girls to have active careers in the mathematical sciences, and promoting equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences.

Google Developer Student Club at University at Buffalo (GDSC- UB)
3/1/24
Google Developer Student Club at University at Buffalo is a club to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students from all programs with an interest in growing as a developer are welcome. By joining GDSC- UB, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their communities.
GradSWE at UB
3/1/24
The Society of Women Engineers encourages women to achieve their full career potential as engineers and leaders by expanding the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and by demonstrating the value of diversity.
Phi Sigma Rho
10/25/23
Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority exclusively for women in engineering. Phi Sigma Rho sisters strive for academic and professional excellence but recognize that developing lasting bonds of friendship and support with other women in engineering is essential to our success.

Fellowships and Scholarships

Internal

UB Fellowships and Scholarships – Find financial help pursuing your academic, research, graduate or study abroad interests.
Experiential Learning Network – Aids in matching students to the best research opportunity for all majors.

External

The Science Ambassador Scholarship – Full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.
Helen Fellowship – A unique opportunity for women to spend a year immersed in teaching and research at American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Women Techmakers Scholars Program – A global community of scholars designed to provide a forum to share resources, support other women in tech and collaborate on projects to make continued impact.
Pepperdine University Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity – For students interested in pursuing a career in biological research, science education, environmental science, or biotechnology.
University of Michigan Environmental Fellows Program – A summer fellowship program, which seeks to place a diverse group of master’s and doctoral students from underrepresented groups in the environmental field.
NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships – Listing of internships, fellowships and scholarships available through NASA.