Is the WISE weekend immersion program for URMs?

<p>And does that includes women, as does Harvey Mudd's FAST program?</p>

<p>I have the same question, anyone know?</p>

<p>I heard back from the program, and the answer is no, it’s intended audience does not include women. It is for African-American, Latino and Native American students.</p>

<p>Aren’t there two similarly named programs – WISE and WiSE? The first is Weekend Immersion in Science and Engineering, aimed at URM’s, and the second is Women in Science and Engineering.</p>

<p>Yes, there are. Pretty confusing.</p>

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So only for male black, Latino, and Native American students?</p>

<p>The one I’m familiar with is the women’s program but a quick google of the URM-focused program suggests that it’s for students of both genders. The For Parents section of the site says “We look forward to introducing your son/daughter to life at MIT!”</p>

<p>^ It sounds like it’s open to any gender, but the focus is on race, not gender.</p>

<p>Yes, what I meant to say, is that it doesn’t include women as an unrepresented group in their won right, like Harvey Mudd’s FAST weekend does. Females in the specified groups are welcome.</p>

<p>I think women has a different program, but it’s too late for this year. It’s probably ended already.</p>