WISH News

Three women smile for a photo, standing against a backdrop printed with the name “AIMBE” in purple, with a collection of science-related words in very faint print. To their left is a pull-up poster that says “AIMBE American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering."
WISH Members Earn Prestigious Honors
Four Women in Science and Health members have been awarded prestigious honors in 2025. Learn more about their accomplishments.
11 members of Women in Science and Health (WISH) pose for a photo around a restaurant table.
WISH Members Celebrate End of Spring 2025 Semester
Senior members of Women in Science and Health (WISH) and members of WISH's Early Career Steering Committee gathered for lunch on May 7, 2025 to celebrate the end of the Spring 2025 semester.
Excellence at the Intersection of Science and Life WISH Award Winners Announced
Women in Science and Health (WISH) is proud to announced the 2025 winners of our annual short-essay competition, which recognizes UAlbany students and postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing degrees and/or careers in STEM fields, achieving excellence in their field and exemplifying work-life balance.
About two dozen UAlbany faculty members pose for a photo during the Spring 2025 Women in Science & Health (WISH) Welcome Lunch.
Women in Science & Health (WISH) Holds Spring 2025 Welcome Lunch
WISH members gathered on Monday, January 27, 2025, to welcome the newest female STEM faculty members to our community.
Headshots of the five newest female STEM faculty members at UAlbany.
You're Invited: Women in Science & Health (WISH) Welcome Lunch
Please come and welcome the newest female STEM faculty members to our community during our Monday, January 27, 2025, luncheon.
A composite of the WISH logo, with the text 'WISH, University at Albany, State University of New York,' on the left and a portrait of Dr. Sharon Milgram, on the right.
Building Resilience & Well-being in Academia on September 16
Building Resilience & Well-being in Academia will feature Dr. Sharon Milgram, Director, Office of Intramural Training and Education for the National Institutes of Health. The event, hosted by WISH, will take place on September 16 at 1 p.m. in the D'Ambra Auditorium, Life Sciences Research Building.
UAlbany alumni Mónica Ventura, PhD '24, and Dr. Alexis Weber, PhD '24, present a presentation titled "STEM Sisters: Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Scientists."
STEM NOW Speaks to Girls Inc! Eureka Program at UAlbany
STEM NOW (Nourishing Opportunities for Women) presented at the Girls Inc! Eureka program at UAlbany and conducted science-related activities focused on confidence, imposter syndrome and affirmations with the girls on July 15, 2024.
A composite of the WISH logo, with the text 'WISH, University at Albany, State University of New York,' on the left and an image of Dr. Kay Johnson-Winters wearing black and smiling in front of a gray background, on the right.
Women Collaborating for Inclusion Scheduled for April 3
Women Collaborating for Inclusion: Race, Ethnicity and Gender will feature Dr. Kay Johnson-Winters, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington. The event, hosted by WISH, will take place on April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Life Sciences Research Building, Room 1143. Guests are asked to RSVP to [email protected] by Monday March 25th.