Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP 2.0)
The Women in Engineering Summer Program (WIESP) 2.0, proudly supported by Knowles Corporation, Motorola Solutions, and the National Science Foundation, is a free, 1-week, non-residential program designed to provide college students enrolled at two-year institutions with a unique opportunity to explore the field of engineering. Through hands-on projects, corporate partner visits, and collaboration with leading professors, participants will gain invaluable insights into engineering disciplines while building practical skills.
This program is open to ALL students who have an interest in learning more about engineering, no prior experience necessary. It is specifically tailored for beginners, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to discover and develop new skills. Participants will also have the chance to engage with students from the College of Engineering (COE), spark new friendships, and receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program.
We encourage all interested students to apply and experience the exciting world of engineering! If you have any questions, please contact Sabrina Jones at sjones64@uic.edu.
WIESP 2.0 2025 Application Opens December 2024! Stay Tuned!
This was an amazing program overall! Learning about ECE hands-on was a wonderful experience. I feel confident that I can apply all of what we learned in my future courses…I’m very grateful to have been selected to participate in WIESP.
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Eligibility & Application Requirements
We encourage students with an interest in math, science, and technology to apply! Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Current Enrollment: Be a student at City Colleges of Chicago or a community college in the Chicagoland area (UIC Engineering admits are not eligible).
- Cumulative GPA: 3.0 or higher.
- Technical GPA: 3.0 or higher (in Math, Science, and Engineering courses).
- STEM Organization Involvement: Optional, but encouraged.
- Application: Submit the program application and academic transcripts.
- Zoom Interview: Participate in a friendly, low-pressure interview with Sabrina Jones to discuss your interests and learn more about the program.
Program Dates
- July 26, 2025 – August 2, 2025
- Daily sessions: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Orientation: Saturday, July 26, 2025 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Program Content
WIESP 2.0 2025 will focus on providing students with a hands-on introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). During the program, participants will:
- Design and build circuits using computer programming software.
- Work with a versatile microcontroller and a variety of electrical hardware and sensors.
- Learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create their own engineering designs.
Prior experience in ECE is NOT required—this program is designed to be beginner-friendly and accessible to all students eager to explore the field!
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Program Application is due on May 1st, 2024