Welcome to Fall Term!

For those of you who are returning to campus, welcome back! Hopefully you had a great summer break. To our new 2029 friends, we’re so pleased to have you here!

This weekly newsletter is a legacy of the Women in Science Project, a nationally recognized undergraduate program created to break down the barriers keeping women from participating in STEM. While WISP’s research internship program has transitioned to the Dartmouth Early Research Access in the Sciences (ERAS) program, WISP is still focused on building a supportive science community on campus and beyond.

Each week, we will highlight events and opportunities at Dartmouth that dovetail with WISP’s mission. We may also showcase the work and achievements of notable women in STEM fields. If you have an item that you think we should publish in the newsletter, please contact [email protected].

We’re looking forward to the 2025-2026 academic year and all that it brings!

-The WISP Team

Dartmouth ERAS Information Session

September 23, 4:30-5:30PM

Zoom meeting, link here

Are you a first-year student interested in conducting research in the STEM fields? Join us to learn more about the Dartmouth Early Research Access in the Sciences (ERAS) research program. This information session is very important if you intend to apply for an ERAS position. If you can’t attend because of a scheduling conflict, a recording will be made available on the program website.

Feeling left out of STEM?

Monday, September 29 (three sessions available)

DOC House

Register here!

Are you a Dartmouth undergraduate considering a STEM major or taking science courses? Have you ever felt “shut out” of science spaces—like labs, classes, or study groups?

STEM Boldly is a new initiative co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Dartmouth NEXT, and WISP, created to challenge exclusion in STEM and support students navigating those spaces. Through a series of interactive workshops, we aim to:

• Build your confidence in STEM environments

• Equip you with tools to handle difficult or isolating situations

• Make sure your voice and ideas are heard

• Create a strong peer support network and sense of community

Our first workshop will take place on Monday, September 29, at the Dartmouth Outing Club House, and will last one hour. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Carla Brodley, computer scientist and Director of the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University, as our visiting expert and workshop leader.

STEM Boldly was developed in response to student feedback—both quantitative and personal—from those who have felt marginalized or unwelcome in STEM spaces, at Dartmouth and beyond. If that resonates with you, we’d love for you to join us.

Academic Skills Center

Our friends in the ASC provide a number of wonderful trainings and resources to help students succeed at Dartmouth. They will host a series of workshops and drop-in events available throughout the fall term. Make sure you check out their calendar so you don’t miss out!

Have you met OPAL?

Dartmouth’s Office of Pluralism & Leadership (OPAL) aims to build a campus where all students thrive, appreciate differences, and engage in respectful discourse. They have a series of welcome back events and would love to meet some of Dartmouth’s rising science scholars.