WISHR
Community for undergraduate women in science, offering academic, career and public service programs, mentoring networks and discussion of women's issues.
Also known as Women in Science at Harvard–Radcliffe
- Joining
- Open membership (by attendance)First-years eligible · No experience needed
- When
- AnytimeJoin by coming to meetings
About
Women in Science at Harvard-Radcliffe, WISHR, founded in 1989, is a multi-faceted organization devoted to fostering a sense of community and solidarity among undergraduate women engaged in science at Harvard College. WISHR is the largest organization on campus that seeks to address the political, social and academic concerns of undergraduate women in the sciences. Towards this goal, WISHR sponsors academic, career, and public service programs, creates mentoring networks with graduate and professional level women, and serves as a multi-disciplinary resource for those pursuing the sciences. WISHR not only provides a support network and resource base, but also fosters discussion on women's issues and provides inspiration and encouragement for those pursuing science-related careers.
How to join
- Attendance-based — You become a member by showing up regularly.
What they do
- Monthly general meetings
- Mailing lists sharing resources and opportunities
- Events including study breaks, speaker events, community service, career panels, holiday parties
- Committees organizing annual events and programs
- End-of-year prizes for outstanding members and committees
- Speaker Series panels
- Spark Award Banquet
- National Symposium for the Advancement of Women in Science (NSAWS)
Mission, in their words
To address the political, social and academic concerns of undergraduate women in the sciences.
More links
Sources
- Neuroscience student groupsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Speaker Series - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Events - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Big/Little Sibs Mentor Program - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Programs - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Join - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Application - WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-RadcliffeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- WISHR | Women in Science @ Harvard-Radcliffe - HomeClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026