Women in Science & Engineering (WISE)
Our Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) program supports current female students and inspires future generations of women to choose engineering and science careers.
We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary school students.

Initiatives & objectives
WISE organises regular activities such as seminars and workshops featuring female engineers, scientists and IT professionals from industry. We aim to attract and retain women in STEM field through continuous supports.
We also seek to increase the profile of female STEM graduates, academics, undergraduate, and postgraduate students by showcasing success stories online and on College notice boards.
Activities
WISE activities include:
- regular meetings with current female and male students to encourage engineering students to be mentors for their peers and role models for female secondary-school students
- participation in events such as Women in Engineering (WIE) in Engineers Australia, IEEE WIE, Victoria, to encourage greater participation of women in engineering and science
- forums with female scientists and engineers in industry for networking and leadership development
- collaborations with industry and professional organisations to encourage female students to engage in professional, career-building activities:
- Engineers Australia
- IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
- Australian Computer Society.
Success stories

Contact us
Contact WISE academics at VU. Please note, contact WISE coordinator and working committee members for any enquiries.
Associate Professor Juan Shi (WISE Coordinator)
Phone: +61 3 9919 4034
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Dr Melissa Chan (WISE working committee member)
Phone: +61399194484
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Dr Rui Li (WISE working committee member)
Phone: +61399195812
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Dr Christine Connelly
Phone: 61399195836
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Dr Elmira Jamei
Phone: +61 3 9919 5847
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Dr Shobha Muthukumaran
Phone: +61 3 9919 4859
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Associate Professor Hao Shi
Phone: +61 3 9919 4060
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Associate Professor Zora Vrcelj
Phone: +61 3 9919 4685
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