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Women in Materials Science

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
WIMS
Purpose:
To encourage communication between students currently studying materials science and those eager to learn what materials science and engineering is. Our goal is to retain current students as well as actively encourage new students to join our department and organization. Furthermore, we serve to educate those in the community and inspire younger generations to study science, engineering, and math fields.
Year Founded:
2015
Membership Dues:
No dues
Admits Members:
All year

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Brooke Bond
Public Contact E-mail Address:
babond@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
(832) 499-1232

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
https://sukhishvililab.tamu.edu/outreach/wims/
Organization E-mail Address:
tamu.wims@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
Dwight Look College of Engineering

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
31-50
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
  • Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
3-5 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Three or more times per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Twice per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Twice per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per year
Hosting Conferences:
Once per year
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per semester
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per year
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per year
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never