The annual Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum brings together high school and college girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) with accomplished women professionals in STEAM fields, ranging from academia and healthcare to design engineering and space exploration.
A Two-Part Event
The first half of the evening consists of a Distinguished Leader Panel Discussion. We encourage everyone who allies with girls and women in STEAM to attend. The panel features four distinguished women in STEAM who share their perspectives on working in STEAM fields. Hear about the opportunities and challenges they have faced while pursuing careers dominated by men.
Following the panel discussion is a Networking & Mentoring Reception where attendees are invited to connect. This is an opportunity for high school students to talk one-on-one with and receive advice from women professionals and college students.
Past panelists: executives from DuPont Company; IBM; Mack Trucks; Mars Inc.; Merck; NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; and Sanofi.
Not Just for Women & Girls
Our WISE Initiative and Forum is not just for women and girls. Check out some frequently asked questions below to learn why you should get involved and how to participate.
Save the Date
2025 Women in Science & Engineering Forum
Wednesday, November 12, 2025; 5:30-8 p.m.
Presented By
Location:
Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion
815 W. Hamilton St.
Allentown, PA 18101
Schedule of events:
- 5:15 p.m.: Registration and doors open
- 5:45-6:15 p.m.: Distinguished Panel Discussion
- 6:15-6:45 p.m.: Audience Q&A
- 6:45-8 p.m.: Networking & Mentoring Reception
Interested in becoming a Sponsor for this Event?
Registration Details:
- Registration required
- Free for high school students and near-peer college mentors
- $35 for STEAM Professionals
Champion Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Friend Sponsors
Highmark Blue Shield
HNL Lab Medicine
Merck
Supporting Sponsors
Barry Isett & Associates
JULABO USA
Northampton Community College
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Mahsa Mohkamkar, Immigration Attorney
UGI Utilities, Inc.
This Year’s Panelists
Anne Baum, Former President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital (Moderator)
Anne Baum is the former President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, where she led strategic planning and operations for the first and largest children’s hospital in the Lehigh Valley Region.
Kedryn Orrison Pilgrim, DAT, ATC, CSCS, Head Athletic Trainer, Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Kedryn is in her second year as head athletic trainer for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. She was the first woman on the AHL Professional Athletic Trainer’s Society (PHATS) Executive Committee and is now the Vice President of the committee. She also works as a clinical preceptor for master’s in athletic training students.
Jill Walter, PE, Director Operations, South Region, UGI Utilities
Jill Walter, PE is a results-driven utility operations leader with more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, spanning engineering, operations, safety, quality, and business process improvement. Jill leads a team of more than 400 employees across Southern Pennsylvania, responsible for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of UGI’s natural gas system.
Madhu Stemmermann, CEO & Co-Founder, SunRay Scientific
Madhu has 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles across manufacturing, supply chain, sales and product management spanning various industries such as electronics packaging, conductive adhesives, medical devices, LED lighting and engineered plastics.
