Mission Statement:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL) Women in Science and Engineering (CSHL WiSE) organization works to address gender disparity and inequity in STEM (science, technology, education, mathematics). CSHL WiSE provides mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities to uplift girls and women across all career stages in STEM - both on-campus at CSHL and beyond in our local Long Island community. In 2022, the organization impacted more than 100 girls in the area through hands-on scientific tours, activities, and camps. CSHL WiSE is trainee-founded and led, and members consist of scientists with expertise across many disciplines at CSHL. The organization supports diversity and inclusion within CSHL by supporting women scientists with multiple marginalized identities, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, and disability.

“We believe our mission and values will promote equal opportunity and increased representation in STEM leading to a stronger scientific community and better science.”