The annual Women in Science Symposium (WISS) highlights the voices of leading innovators as they share their career journey. The event offers the opportunity to listen, discuss and network with like-minded individuals, while joining together in support of a more inclusive conversation about finding our own path to success.
Past Symposiums
2024 Symposium
“How are we going to tackle cancer?… As it impacts us all.”
March 6-7, 2024
2023 Symposium
“Multicultural Aspects of One Health”
March 8, 2023
2022 Symposium
“Deprival to Revival – Resiliency in Action”
April 21, 2022
2021 Symposium
“Inclusivity Builds a Better World”
April 22, 2021
2020 Symposium
“Building Bridges to the Future”
March 3, 2020
2019 Symposium
April 25, 2019
Organizing Board
Lead: Candace Mathiason, PhD – Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Phillida Charley, PhD – Research Scientist, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Ray Goodrich, PhD – Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Karyn Hamilton, PhD – Director, Translational Research on Aging & Chronic Disease Laboratory & Professor, Department of Health & Exercise Science, Colorado State University
Aly Hoeher, PhD – Licensing Associate, CSU STRATA
Pam Jones, MBA – Advancement Consultant, Jones Consulting
Heidi Olinger, MA – Founder & CEO, Pretty Brainy
Rushika Perera, PhD – Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Alia Smith, MS – Programming Associate, Pretty Brainy
Edit Szalai, PhD, MBA – Program Manager, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Phyllis Wise, PhD – CEO, President & Board Member, Colorado Longitudinal Study 2019 Women in Science Symposium Speaker
Former Board Members:
Hannah Halusker, MA, Communications Lead, Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging
Emily Maverick, PhD, Senior Development Scientist, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences