School of Engineering
and Applied Sciences

On Aug. 24, new women STEM students were invited to visit laboratory spaces and participate in hands-on activities. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

In the lab of Matt Ringuette, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, students experimented with the movement of fluids. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The experiment, flow visualization of different fins in water tanks, provided students with the opportunity to observe and document the results. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The swirling flow produced by rotating fins changes based on the shape and flexibility of the fins. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The next day, WiSE took students on a tour of the waterfront on the Miss Buffalo. Photo: Douglas Levere

Students got an early introduction to downtown Buffalo and the beautiful waterfront. Photo: Douglas Levere

The Miss Buffalo cruise was open to new WiSE residential and commuter students, as well as faculty. Photo: Douglas Levere

The WiSE students had a chance to get to know each other in a laid back atmosphere. Photo: Douglas Levere

It was a beautiful day to make new friends. Photo: Douglas Levere

A WiSE way to start the semester! Photo: Douglas Levere