WIST - 20 Years of History at Argonne

Argonne biologist Heather Scott and students Stephanie Lamas, Dana Bielinski and Smriti Marwaha examine a test tube at Argonne's 2009 Science Careers in Search of Women (SCSW) conference.

The next generation of scientists visit Argonne for the 2009 SCSW conference..

Argonne's Women in Science and Technology (WIST) program was created in 1990 to recruit, retain, and promote women in an effort to diversify and strengthen the Laboratory's scientific workforce. The program aims to promote the success of women in scientific and technical positions at Argonne, and outside as well. Through WIST, the Laboratory strives to encourage and develop the full potential of women in science and technology. View the program's full mission here.

Today's technology-driven world offers a nearly endless list of amazing opportunities. More and more women are stepping in to fill this need for talent. Here at Argonne, women are making a difference through science, technology, and engineering everyday.

WIST is also responsible for initiating activities that reach out to young women and promote career development. WIST's annual programs include:

• Science Careers in Search of Women (SCSW)
• Science Careers in Search of Women Founders Award
• Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED)

For more details, visit our Activities page.

SCSW and IGED are organized in partnership with Argonne's Division of Educational Programs (DEP). For more information on educational opportunities such as postdoctoral fellowships and internships, visit the DEP Web site.

September 2009