General FAQs:
What does WISE stand for?
Women into Science, Engineering and Construction
WISE promotes Science, Engineering, Technology (SET) and Construction as suitable career choices among girls and women across the UK; through brochures, posters, websites, videos, DVDs, hands-on courses and presentations.
The WISE Campaign aims to work with girls; women, parents, teachers, careers advisers, employers, politicians and the media.
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
What is SET about?
SET stands for Science, Engineering and Technology. WISE has many booklets; such as “A Girl Like You”, the WISE brochure, the Role Models sets, SPARK magazines and more providing helpful information about SET. The WISE Directory of Initiatives lists many courses that offer hands-on SET experience.
Does WISE offer sponsorship?
The WISE Campaign is a charity and therefore unable to sponsor individuals or organisations. The WISE Directory of Initiatives lists those organisations that may be able to help.
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Why is engineering a good career to undertake?
The variety of jobs in engineering is enormous and every member of an engineering team will bring their own expertise, whether practical, technical or creative. Great opportunities face today's engineers because of rapidly changing technology.
Engineering graduates can earn up to £2,500 more than their peers not long after graduation. They are also more likely, in comparison with graduates in other subjects, to find employment soon after graduation and in their preferred area of work. (Scenta 2007) www.scenta.co.uk/careers/money/pay_&_prospects.cfm
How can I help WISE as a Woman scientist/engineer?
• You can join the Science & Engineering Ambassadors scheme, a database of scientists and engineers dedicated to the promotion of SET and construction. This scheme is run by STEMNET.
• Please visit http://www.stemnet.org.uk/ to register.
How can I help WISE as an organisation/employer?
• By actively encouraging women to take on SET posts in your organisation
• By developing family-friendly policies, therefore enabling women with home commitments to work for you. Examples of companies who have adapted their policies for
• By actively encouraging women to take on SET posts in your organisationhis purpose are listed in the WISE Directory of Initiatives
• By becoming a WISE Sponsor; WISE relies on the financial support of employers and organisations to be able to create new projects such as literature, videos, hands-on experiences and posters. It is only through the support of employers such as yourselves that WISE is able to continue its work.• By participating in the Science & Engineering Ambassadors Scheme to improve public understanding of your industry, ensure more scientists and engineers for the future and to put something back into your community.
Why do you have campaigns for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Across the UK different areas have specific issues and opportunities. In maintaining a regional presence, WISE ensures greater outreach and the potential to be involved with more of the STEM enrichment community.
WISE publications produced in Wales are available in the Welsh language.
