The heart of WISE is our school program. From September to April, WISE instructors, who are also full time students at the University of Manitoba, visit schools across Winnipeg and in nearby rural communities delivering fun and engaging presentations on many topics of science and engineering. In May and June our instructors travel to rural communities all over the province. Learn more...

Over the past 15 years WISE has employed over 50 science, engineering, and environment students as WISE coordinators. Our philosophy is to have the audience members able to relate directly to the presenter, both in age and life-experience. Learn more...

Our WISE coordinators are asked lots of questions during the many presentations that they deliver to schools all over Manitoba. They try their best to answer those questions, but sometimes they get stumped! When that happens they will usually come back to the university and try to find out that answer by either looking it up or asking someone else who might know. Learn more...

The Manitoba Board of Education annual statistics for 1989 showed only 30% female registration in Grade 11 Physics. This statistic prompted the University of Manitoba's Women in Science Committee members to found the Access Program for Women In Science and Engineering (WISE). Learn more...

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Are you a University of Manitoba student in Science or Engineering? How well do you really know your stuff? Could you teach it and make it interesting? Are you capable and outgoing? Do you like kids? Do you have strong communication skills? Would you like to see more of Manitoba? If you've answered yes to these questions then we'd like to hear from you. WISE, is an established learning resource in Manitoba and we'd like you to join us making a difference for the youth of Manitoba! We offer competitive rates and excellent development opportunities. Travel is paid for and the enriching the lives of Manitobans is an added bonus. Come share your love of Science and Engineering. Fill out an application, give us a resume and cover letter and we'll get back to you.