“WISER Conversations” highlights women who are involved in a variety of capacities in the sciences, particularly in areas of medicine, entrepreneurship, and research, and is presented by the Southeast Missouri State University College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and the Missouri Cures Education Foundation.  

Missouri Cures Education Foundation is a statewide nonprofit public education and advocacy alliance that works to promote and protect medical advances to improve the health of Missourians and stimulate the economy in our state. Since 2013, Missouri Cures Education Foundation has hosted WISER events across the state, highlight women excelling in science, technology, research, business, and innovation.

In addition to providing networking opportunities, “WISER Conversations” features two panel sessions moderated by current Southeast students: “A Conversation with Women in Medicine” and “Breaking Boundaries:  Women in Entrepreneurship and Research.” 

Panelists include:

• Dr. Karen Bangert, Skyview Animal Clinic - Retired

• Dr. Belinda Fender, University of Missouri

• Dr. Chelsea Grigery, Southeast Health

• Dr. Gina Koch, Southeast Missouri State University

• Dr. Jamila Owens-Todd, Midose

• Dr. Erin Tallon, Children’s Mercy Research Institute

Though featuring women-identifying individuals, this event is open to everyone. Tickets are free to Southeast students, $25 for non-students, and $175 for a table of up to 8 people.  Advanced registration is required at the "WISER Conversations" event page. 

Sponsorships are available and include various benefits: 

• Platinum $1000:  Company showcase, table for 8, vendor booth, logo on materials

• Gold $500:  Table for 8, vendor booth, logo on materials

• Silver $250: Vendor booth, logo on materials, 4 tickets

• Bronze $100: Vendor booth, 2 tickets

Contact Dr. Erin Rae Fluegge, Southeast Professor of Management and Douglas C. Greene Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fellow, at 573-651-2090 or erfluegge@semo.edu with questions about sponsorship opportunities.

Proceeds from “WISER Conversations” benefit the Women in STEM scholarship and professional development fund through the Southeast Missouri State University Foundation. Contact Dr. Tammy Randolph, Dean of the Southeast College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, at 573-651-2163 or trandolph@semo.edu for additional details.