UW-Platteville Women in STEM Program

UW-Platteville Women in STEM Program The Plexus Women in STEM Center is located at 250 Sesquicentennial Hall.

Congratulations to all of the Spring 2026 graduates! A huge thank you to our graduating student assistants for all of yo...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to all of the Spring 2026 graduates! A huge thank you to our graduating student assistants for all of your hard work, dedication, and the positive impact you’ve made. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done, and while we’re going to miss you around here, we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you. Good luck on your next chapter!

Finals week fuel is here at the WiSTEM Center!Stop by for free food, study snacks, and a quick break between exams:Monda...
05/13/2026

Finals week fuel is here at the WiSTEM Center!
Stop by for free food, study snacks, and a quick break between exams:
Monday, May 18: Walking Tacos
Tuesday, May 19: Make-Your-Own Grilled Cheese
Available all week long:
- Bagels
- Cereal
- Cold sandwiches
- Granola and yogurt

Good luck on all your finals! You’ve got this!

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our WiSTEM End-of-Year Picnic! We loved celebrating an amazing year together ...
05/11/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our WiSTEM End-of-Year Picnic! We loved celebrating an amazing year together and seeing so many familiar faces.

Wishing everyone a great last week of classes and the best of luck on finals, you’ve got this!

A little peek at what some of our WiSTEM crew have been up to these past few weeks! From projects to events to everythin...
05/04/2026

A little peek at what some of our WiSTEM crew have been up to these past few weeks! From projects to events to everything in between, I'm so proud of all the amazing work happening behind the scenes.

Wishing everyone a smooth finish and a lovely end to the semester!

alt text: A collage of five women engaged in STEM activities, with the word "WISTem" prominently displayed.

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrating the force of women in STEM, innovating, leading, and changing the galaxy!Alt Tex...
05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you! Celebrating the force of women in STEM, innovating, leading, and changing the galaxy!

Alt Text: Illustration of a character from Star Wars with Princess Leia's iconic hair buns, wearing her white robe, with the text "HAPPY MAY THE FOURTH" and "From the Women in STEM Center" against a pink background.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Take care of your mind like you do your body. You matter.alt text:Photo 1: Illustr...
05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Take care of your mind like you do your body. You matter.

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Photo 1: Illustration of a pink brain with flowers and leaves sprouting from it, surrounded by yellow stars. Text reads "Mental Health Awareness Month May 2026".
Photo 2: Text overlay on a light background with yellow star accents reads "Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every year in May, and it focuses on educating the public, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to seek support."
Photo 3: Poster advertising "Services on Campus" including UW Mental Health Support 24/7 with phone number 888-531-2142, video consultations with a behavioral health provider from 7 AM to 11 PM, and Council Services located at 220 Royce Hall with phone number 608.342.1865 and email address [email protected].

Calling all women in STEM students, faculty, and staff! Join us for our end-of-year picnic to celebrate an amazing year ...
04/29/2026

Calling all women in STEM students, faculty, and staff! Join us for our end-of-year picnic to celebrate an amazing year together. Enjoy burgers, brats, sides, desserts, plus crafts and games with great company. Don’t miss the fun, we can’t wait to see you there! (Sign up closes on May 7th)

When: May 8th, 5-7pm
Where: The lawn north of Busby Hall

Sign up here: https://uwplatteville.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MLbaA21hCcNrhP

alt text: WISTEM Program presents an "End of Year Picnic" on May 8, 2026, from 5-7 PM on the lawn north of Busby Hall. The flyer features a picnic basket, a jar of jam, and strawberries, with a light blue gingham background and decorative ribbons and flowers. Contact information for questions and accommodations is provided.

Cheers to an unforgettable evening! Thank you to everyone who attended and made our banquet such a success! We appreciat...
04/28/2026

Cheers to an unforgettable evening! Thank you to everyone who attended and made our banquet such a success! We appreciate you more than you know!

Save the date for next year: April 22, 2027! We can’t wait to do it all again!

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Photo 1: Poster announcing the WISTEM Banquet, curated by the Women in STEM Banquet Committee, featuring a photograph of attendees socializing at a banquet hall.
Photo 2: Collage of event attendees interacting, with decorative star, smiley face, paper airplane, and exclamation point graphics.
Photo 3: Collage of people networking at a conference, with decorative icons of stars, exclamation points, a smiley face, and a paper airplane.
Photo 4: Collage of three images of people speaking at podiums, interspersed with decorative stickers of exclamation points, a paper airplane, a smiley face, and stars.
Photo 5: Collage of three women speaking at podiums on stage with decorative elements of a paper airplane, smiley face, exclamation points, and stars.
Photo 6: Collage of images depicting professional networking events with people seated at tables. Decorative elements like stars, a smiley face, and a paper airplane are overlaid on the photos.
Photo 7: Collage of images depicting a conference or event: three women posing together, a person presenting at a podium, and two people high-fiving, with decorative elements of stars, scissors, a smiley face, and a paper airplane.
Photo 8: Two group photos, one labeled "GRADUATING SENIORS" and the other "SSP STAFF", featuring multiple individuals posing for the camera.
Photo 9: Two photos of groups of people associated with "Girls Who Code" and a "Professional Mentor Program." The top photo shows three individuals standing in front of a dark background. The bottom photo shows six individuals standing in front of a dark background.
Photo 10: Two group photos of people standing and sitting for a peer mentor program, with the words "PEER MENTOR PROGRAM" above the first photo and "LLC" next to a heart graphic above the second.

Weekly WiSTEM Staff Spotlight:Say hello to Alina Moran, another new hire this semester! We’re excited to have her on the...
04/27/2026

Weekly WiSTEM Staff Spotlight:

Say hello to Alina Moran, another new hire this semester! We’re excited to have her on the team and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make. Be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her around!

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Photo 1: A young woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a white button-up shirt. She is featured in a stylized social media post graphic, under the heading "MEET OUR WISTEM STAFF" and her role as "Industrial Engineering."
Photo 2: "MEET OUR WISTEM STAFF" header with a quote from a freshman about their positive experiences with the WiSTEM peer mentor program, highlighting a fun memory playing Unsolved Case Files and the program's role in getting involved and connecting with others. Decorative floral elements are present.
Photo 3: Meet Our Wistem Staff presentation with a section on "My Committees" listing "Wistem Living Learning Community" and "Professional Mentor Program," and a "Fun Fact" stating "I played soccer for 12 before coming to college" with a soccer ball icon.

Join the Women in STEM Program and wear denim this Wednesday, April 29, in support of Denim Day 💙 Stand with survivors a...
04/27/2026

Join the Women in STEM Program and wear denim this Wednesday, April 29, in support of Denim Day 💙 Stand with survivors and help end victim-blaming, every outfit can spark a conversation.

Learn more information about denim day at: https://denimday.org/

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Photo 1: A denim patch with white text reading "DENIM DAY" and the date "APRIL 29, 2026," adorned with two denim stars.
Photo 2: Denim Day awareness graphic with text "Wear Denim. Bring Awareness." on a blue denim background. Text explains Denim Day is an annual event in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, originating from a protest against a court ruling in Italy that implied consent based on a victim's clothing. The event now promotes education, solidarity with survivors, and conversations about consent and accountability.
Photo 3: Denim background with a dark blue fabric patch that says "STOP BY THE WISTEM CENTER TO GET A FREE INFORMATIONAL CARD AND DEMIN DAY PIN" in white block letters. A small, light blue star is attached to the bottom of the patch.

Weekly Staff Spotlight:Meet Jillian Awe, our second new hire this semester! She’s already bringing great energy to WiSTE...
04/23/2026

Weekly Staff Spotlight:

Meet Jillian Awe, our second new hire this semester!

She’s already bringing great energy to WiSTEM, and we’re excited to have her on the team. Be sure to say hello if you see her around!

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Photo 1: A framed profile picture of a young woman wearing glasses and a blue top, smiling at the camera, with "Jillian Awe - Electrical Engineering" displayed above and stylized floral graphics surrounding the image.
Photo 2: "MEET OUR WISTEM STAFF" header with "Jillian Awe - Electrical Engineering" subtitle, followed by an "About Jillian" section with a yellow text box detailing her status as a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering, her first semester working for WiSTEM, a favorite memory from a Vesperman Farms trip, her involvement in Pioneer Robotics and the Marching Pioneers, and her hobbies of reading and crocheting.
Photo 3: "MEET OUR WISTEM STAFF" title card with the text "Jillian Awe - Electrical Engineering" below it. To the left, a graphic lists "My Committees" with "BANQUET" and "WISTEM COMMUNICATIONS" highlighted. To the right, a "Fun Fact" box contains a paw print icon and the text "I love Dogs!". Decorative floral shapes are present in the background.

Address

250 Sesquicentennial Hall, UW-Platteville
Platteville, WI
53818

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16083421593

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