What   is   WISE?

Women in Stem Empowerment (WISE) events are STEM events that aim to empower students in grades 3-8. Each event is staffed by female 1678 volunteers that engage students in fun, hands-on activities and inspire them to consider STEM as a career path.
Since December of 2018, we have held 32 WISE events, reaching over 350 attendees, receiving amazing responses from parents and the community.
“I just wanted to let you know that [my daughter] has been having such a great time with these events - thank you so much for organizing them! In her words she said that she likes them because they combine two of her favorite things - crafting and science! And she also said that she really appreciated that your instructions were only guidelines and you encouraged creativity/flexibility/experimentation, which is just great.”
"I'm glad that you guys are running this program because it really provides a way for younger kids to feel comfortable with STEM." 
"The event was a perfect cross of art and science."

Upcoming   events

WISE   events

Every month, we host WISE events, featuring new STEM activities at every workshop. Students participate in hands-on experiments like strawberry DNA extraction, circuit board exploration, and more! These programs are one and a half hours long.

Dates​

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Saturday, Jun 15
3:00 to 4:30 pm, Mary L. Stephens Davis Library

Sunday, Aug 11*
2:00 to 3:30 pm, Mary L. Stephens Davis Library

Saturday, Sep 14
2:00 to 3:30 pm, Mary L. Stephens Davis Library

Sunday, Oct 13
2:00 to 3:30 pm, Mary L. Stephens Davis Library

Saturday, Nov 16
2:00 to 3:30 pm, Mary L. Stephens Davis Library

*Time change due to other library events occurring. Shift lasts until the end of the year

No WISE events will be held in July or December.
March and April is competition season for our team so we will not be hosting any WISE events during that time. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for questions, concerns, or suggestions.
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Workshops are sponsored by the Friends of the Davis Public Library

Frequently   asked   questions

Who can attend?
The WISE events are intended for students in grades 3 though 8.
​How long is each event?
Each event is approximately one hour and 30 minutes long and takes place at Mary L. Stevens Library, Blanchard Room with leadership by female counselors from Citrus Circuits.

Click here to see a map of the campus.
Is there a cost?
All of the WISE events are free of charge. Please register through the interest form so we can gauge attendance and adequately prepare. 
HOw do I know what materials i need?
You don't need to bring any materials, just a ready mind to do some fun STEM activities!