International Women In Science And Engineering (IWISE) Leadership Program
The International Women in Science and Engineering (IWISE) Leadership
Program will bring 15-20 women scientists from developing or
transitional countries to the United States from 14 June to 6 August
1999.
IWISE promotes the professional growth of international women
scientists through:
- Support of their research
- Leadership training
- Technical assistance for projects to be conducted in their
home countries
IWISE participants will work with a scientist or engineer at Iowa
State University or the University of Iowa on research projects of
mutual interest. They will also attend a series of leadership
seminars and workshops, and develop grant proposals to support their
research upon returning home. IWISE will support travel expenses
from the home country and living expenses in the United States.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a biological, physical,
mathematical, or engineering science
- Possess good oral and written English language communication
skills
- Have a sustained research record
- Be committed to conducting a follow-on project designed to
improve the educational and social status of women and girls in
their home countries
Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking to develop
projects to improve living conditions for women in their home
countries. IWISE does not support work toward advanced degrees.
Application Procedures
To apply to IWISE, send your name, title or position, organization,
mailing address, country issuing passport, home and office telephone
numbers, fax number, and e-mail address, along with a resume,
publications list, and answers to the following questions:
- What areas in science and engineering are of particular interest
to you and why?
- Briefly describe the scientific work you would like to conduct in
Iowa. It may include acquiring expertise and techniques in a
related scientific field. If you wish to work with a particular
individual, please include his or her name.
- What are the most important problems facing women scientists in
your country?
- What activities can use science to help women and girls in your
country?
- How will you use your expertise as a scientist to benefit women
pursuing scientific careers in your country?
Deadline
Completed applications must be received by Dr. Mary Ann Evans at the
address below by 31 December 1998.
Contact Information
Completed applications, as well as questions concerning IWISE, should
be addressed to:
Dr. Mary Ann Evans
Director
International Women in Science and Engineering
210 Lab of Mechanics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2131, USA
Tel: +1 515 294 5883
Fax: +1 515 294 8627
E-mail: [email protected]
Last updated: November 2, 1998
