Women in Engineering Program
First and Second Year Programs
WEP offers four programs specifically targeted to first- and second-year students, recognizing that these students need support and encouragement to get the most out of their college experience and to help them explore the options and make informed decisions about college careers and future plans, including internships and careers.
First Year Initiative (FYI)
WEP’s First Year Initiative (FYI) program is designed specifically for the needs and interests of first-year engineering students women. FYI events provide academic and peer support to inform students about engineering as a major and to connect students to the larger engineering community.
First-year Interest Groups (FIGs)
First-year Interest Groups are another WEP program geared toward ensuring that women in the Cockrell School achieve their maximum potential.
Residential Community
The WEP Residential Community in Kinsolving South provides first-year women in engineering with the opportunity to live together in a residential community formed from like-minded and motivated individuals. This community provides a smooth transition from home to college and easy access to new friends and study groups.
Spatial Visualization
The Women in Engineering Program is dedicated to the recruitment, retention and graduation of more women from the Cockrell School of Engineering and is participating in the ENGAGE Project, a National Science Foundation funded study, to increase the capacity of engineering schools to retain undergraduate students. We believe that providing testing and training in the area of spatial visualization may greatly improve the success of women in engineering and related coursework.
Women in the Second year of Engineering (WISE)
A select group of second-year students are selected for Women in the Second Year of Engineering (WISE). This prestigious group gains exclusive access to the program offerings.
Engineering My World
How are you engineering your world? Discover how the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) has changed lives through their programs. Current engineering students, faculty, and alumni share stories on how they are engineering their world.
Go to Engineering My World
Contact Us
For more information, contact Ana Dison at anaraley@mail.utexas.edu or 512-471-5650.
