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
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
2018 Symposium
April 19, 2018
Organizing Board
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
Hannah Halusker, MA
Communications Lead, Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, Colorado State University
Pam Jones, MBA
Advancement Consultant, Jones Consulting
Candace Mathiason, PhD (Lead)
Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Emily Maverick, PhD
Senior Development Scientist, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Heidi Olinger, MA
Founder & CEO, Pretty Brainy
Rushika Perera, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Edit Szalai, PhD, MBA
Program Manager, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Colorado State University
Phyllis Wise, PhD
2019 Women in Science Symposium Speaker
CEO, President & Board Member, Colorado Longitudinal Study
Former Board Members
Ed Hoover, DVM, PhD – University Distinguished Professor