Women in STEM

MentorNet e-Mentoring Network

MentorNet, the e-mentoring network for diversity in engineering and science, focuses on matching students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with professionals from all sectors as mentors for one-on-one, email-based mentoring (e-mentoring) relationships. The program offers the opportunity to get "real world" information, encouragement, advice, and access to professional networks from professionals working in your field.

Use MentorNet to:

  • Connect with mentors who are industry professionals or faculty from across the nation
  • Investigate career paths, jobs, companies and leadership roles
  • Seek help with resumes, interview skills, leadership skills and more

Sign up is easy and free!

  • Go to www.MentorNet.net and select Join Now
  • Complete your profile
  • Choose your mentor

For questions or more information, contact Narcely Ruiz, MentorNet Campus Representative at nlruiz@utdallas.edu or 972-883-6556.

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Support and Advancement of Women in STEM at UT Dallas

The purpose of this group is for professional networking in STEM-related fields. This group will be a gated-access site, exclusively for current UT Dallas female students and alums, studying and working in STEM fields, as well as female industry STEM professionals, both locally and globally. The potential for building a solid base of contacts and fostering new business relationships encourage mentoring and sharing of information. Anyone in the group can share articles or communicate through our discussion area, moderated by the GWC.

You must be an existing member of LinkedIn to join.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

The Women's Center and the Department of Community Engagement co-host Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day each spring semester during National Engineers Week.

Female high school students attend the program each year to learn more about pursuing a career in engineering. The program is sponsored in cooperation with the Erik Jonnson School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Texas Instruments Women's Initiative.  Activities are led by student leaders.

We would like to thank the Society of Women Engineers, Academic Bridge Program, CHAMPS, ECS Honor's Society, Ladies of Vision and Excellence, National Society of Black Engineers, Omega Delta Phi, Sigma Lambda Alpha, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Department of Computer Science for their continuous support!

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Diversity Retention Scholarship: Ericsson STEM Scholarship 2012-2013

Apply now for the Ericsson STEM Scholarship 2012-2013 at UT Dallas! Deadline has been extended to Monday, May 14, 2012.

Applications must be received in the office by this date.
No late applications will be accepted.

This scholarship can be used to cover education related expenses including tuition, fees and housing. Student receiving other UT Dallas scholarships will be considered for this scholarship if they have remaining unmet financial need. The Scholarship recipient will receive a one-time award of $2,500 in Fall 2012.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements                                              

The student must:

  • Be classified as an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior at UT Dallas and be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours each semester)
  • Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Be from a traditionally underrepresented group in a science, engineering, technology, or math major, including women
  • Have financial need as determined by the UTD Financial Aid Office
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • Personal essay
  • Volunteer at one event for the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement each semester.
  • Special consideration will be given to female students in science, technology, engineering and math fields of study (STEM); students who have provided community service to support girls and women locally or globally; have registered for MentorNet through the Galerstein Women’s Center; have participated in Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day, or have demonstrated leadership and passion for women’s issues, equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Scholarship Application Checklist:

The following items must be submitted to be considered for the Diversity Scholarship Program.

  • Completed Scholarship Application by Monday, May 14, 2012
  • Typed essay on the topic listed below (one to two pages double spaced):
    • Why should you be considered for this scholarship?
    • How will this scholarship add to your education goals at UT Dallas?
    • What kind of service have you provided to the STEM community on campus and/or the broader community?
    • How can you help make UT Dallas a more inclusive and welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff to learn, teach and work?

  • One original letter of recommendation from a UT Dallas professor, staff member or academic advisor signed by the individual writing the letter

  • Scholarship awardee will be recognized at the 2013 Diversity Awards Gala and STEM in the City Conference

Please click here to download a copy of the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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