Entries by WIDSC

WIDSC Contributes to the Goals of the DoD STEM Strategic Plan

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Components are invested in developing current and future STEM talent throughout DoD to meet its unique mission. This Department-wide STEM strategic plan, coupled with its follow-on implementation plan, provides an overarching framework for achieving the DoD STEM mission and vision. These are driven by Federal priorities while addressing and […]

WIDSC Featured on WFIT’s ‘Coastal Connection’

On March 27th, WFIT aired an interview with host Terri Wright and WIDSC Communications Director Gail Hart on the Coastal Connection program. Produced by WFIT’s General Manager, Terri Wright, Coastal Connection serves as a spotlight on the community. Each 5- min edition of Coastal Connection showcases a special event and/or not-for-profit organization in Brevard County, […]

WIDSC Virtual Networking Group Open on LinkedIn

As an added benefit to the local Space Coast community, WIDSC relaunched a virtual networking group on LinkedIn for professionals and students supporting the national security and defense industry. This group is open to all who support the Space Coast’s military service members, partnerships within the local contractor community, and related career studies in Science, […]

STEM Scholarship Awards Ceremony – June 15, 2023

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Event sponsorships are available. Since 2013, WIDSC has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to women in Brevard County who have an interest in careers supporting all aspects of national security and defense. See more about STEM Scholarships. More about our Featured Speaker… Krista Dawson, PMP, is the Executive Director of Engineering Services […]

10th Anniversary Celebration Raises Over $10K for Scholarships and Honors STEM Leaders

The Space Coast Chapter of Women In Defense (WIDSC) celebrated its tenth anniversary on Thursday, February 2nd at the newly renovated L3 Harris Global Innovation Center in Melbourne where over $10K was raised for STEM Scholarships and the annual STEM Education Innovator Awards were presented. Susie Glasgow, CEO of Kegman Inc, was also given special […]