BE WiSE

BE WISE applications now being accepted. Girls in 7th and 8th grade from all schools in San Diego County may apply. (Click here for all application materials)

BE WiSE engages young women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning experiences in collaboration with the region's research, industry and academic institutions. BE WiSE goals are to;

Stimulate young women's interest in STEM through interactions with professionals
Increase participants' opportunities and knowledge of STEM fields of study
Develop a community of young women (grades 7 – 12) engaged in science learning through out-of-school activities
Sustain interest and involvement through alumnae and ongoing participation for women in science at all levels

The BEWiSE program is made possible with the support from volunteers, donations and grants. The BE WiSE Programs recognizes with thanks it's important partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education's Science Unit to assure outreach to every middle school in San Diego County

STEP UP Program- Team BE WiSE

BE WiSE, in partnership with the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), is offering a unique opportunity for 10th and 11th graders to explore the ways that engineers can use their skills in the service of others. STEP Up (Service Through Engineering Program) is designed to do show young women how they can make a meaningful difference in their community by thinking like an engineer, collaborating like an engineer, and creating like an engineer.
The BE WiSE team will design and build a project for Rady Children's Hospital using the basic principles of engineering project management. The team will be supported by a mentor from SWE, and a Teacher of Record from the BE WiSE Program.