Welcome from the director
Welcome to the Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (WIMSE) Learning Living Community at Florida State University! Never before has there been such high demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degree holders, as they have the skillset to innovate and advance technology through breakthroughs in STEM research that directly lead to the betterment of society. This high demand has led to an unprecedented number of career opportunities for STEM graduates. To foster the development of future innovators and leaders in STEM fields, WIMSE provides a supportive community of like-minded women majoring in STEM disciplines and offers valuable and unique paid research opportunities. Collectively, the WIMSE community cultivates meaningful connections that span careers and lifetimes and illuminates the path for future generations of women in math, science, and engineering.
Email: wimse@fsu.edu
Program Coordinator
The program coordinator is a graduate assistant role with the goal of supporting WIMSE and the Director in a multitude of ways. She is responsible for advising the Student Activities Council, fostering connections among the students, co-teaching the colloquium course, planning events (e.g., Retreat, Symposium, etc.), recruiting new WIMSE students, and general organizational duties.
Email: wimse@fsu.edu
Student Leaders
SAC Director:
Kayla Frameli
The SAC Director is responsible for the overall coordination and leadership of SAC. The Director works closely with the Program Coordinator and serves as a Society member liaison in program planning and assessment. The Director also provides encouragement and support to ensure that everyone meets their commitments and provides leadership and direction to facilitate creativity, innovation, and the successful execution of programs.
Social CO-Chairs:
Kelseigh James-Phillips & Lauren Pease
The social chairs are responsible for planning society activities for students to interact and build relationships with one another. They provide over 11 unique events each semester to facilitate connection within our organization.
Service CO-Chairs:
Cat Wigen & Madeline Boss
Service is responsible for planning Spring and Fall service projects. Service fulfills the WIMSE mission of creating a supportive environment and participation beyond the classroom by providing WIMSE members opportunities to connect and promote the sciences in the local community.
Membership & Outreach Chairs:
Lauren Pinder (Membership) & Samantha Neville (Outreach)
The membership co-chairs are responsible for overseeing membership in WIMSE from beginning to end. Key responsibilities of external membership include recruitment of new applicants, conducting LCC interviews, and outreach in the community. Internal membership is responsible for updating and maintaining the WIMSE Facebook, Instagram, and website pages. They take pictures at WIMSE social and service events, create marketing posts and invitations for upcoming events, and encourage engagement in WIMSE activities.
Thank you to our outgoing WIMSE SAC Chairs: Emily Fisher (SAC Director), Kaitlyn Krause & Kasandra Castellon (Social Co-Chairs), Lillian Wirstuik (Membership Chair), Kayla Frameli (Outreach Chair), Chloe Caldwell & Tara Kerstetter (Service Co-Chairs).