About Us

THE WOMEN IN CHEMISTRY PROGRAM was established, with support from the Provost’s Office, the Dean’s Office in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois (see a Note from the Head), to address issues of recruitment, retention and advancement of women in the sciences. The goal of the Women in Chemistry (WIC) programs is to advocate for and foster the educational and professional success of women at all levels in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois. Some of the objectives of the WIC program are:

• Promoting professional development through seminars and workshops
• Supporting and coordinating efforts with the American Chemical Society East Central Illinois Women Chemists Committee (ECI-WCC).
• Providing networking opportunities with other scientists and engineers at the university and with UIUC alumni
• Offering individual support through advising

For a full list, please visit the Program Goals page.

Graduate Programs

The Women in Chemistry Program supports numerous programs for graduate students in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois.  To learn more about the exciting opportunities available to graduate students, please visit the Graduate Programs page.

Undergraduate Programs

In addition to our graduate programs, the Women in Chemistry Program supports numerous opportunities for undergraduates at the University of Illinois.  To learn more, please visit our Undergraduate Programs page.

Upcoming Events

Contact the Women in Chemistry Program

The Women in Chemistry Program can be reached via mail, phone and email at the following addresses: