Lehigh Mentors HS Girls at Da Vinci Science Center WISE Forum

Lehigh University ADVANCE Center, PC Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and the Office of Admissions sponsored the Da Vinci Science Center's WISE Forum Networking & Mentoring Reception prior to the expert panel. This reception provided an opportunity for high school students who identify as girls to talk one-on-one with and receive advice from women-identifying professionals and college students.  Lehigh's attending mentors included: 

• Ana Alexandrescu, Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Aika Aluc, Doctoral Student in Community and Population Health
• Luciana Arronche, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
• Chioma Chigozie-Okwum, Doctoral Student in Computer Science and Engineering
• Derek Fox, Admissions
• Marci Levine, ADVANCE Center Director
• Rosi Reed, Physics
• Chayah Wilbers, Program Manager, RCEAS
• Jenn Winikus, Electrical and Computer Engineering

About 130 High School girls were in attendance, and they were able to interact with the hands on activities at the Lehigh University Sponsor table, learn about the admissions process, and speak with Lehigh staff, students, and faculty about future STEM careers. Thanks to our cross campus partners for supporting this powerful outreach event.