The fifth floor of Buxton Hall is home to a Women in Science and Engineering wing, an opportunity for women in STEM fields to live in community with other engineering and science students who identify as women.
About Buxton Hall
Buxton Hall is a five-story building located on the west side of campus. Buxton, along with Hawley and Cauthorn halls, is home to the College of Engineering Living-Learning Community. These three halls house primarily engineering students and their roommates. Resources provided for students in these buildings include:
- Programming and workshops designed to support students in the engineering fields.
- Interaction with COE faculty and advisors to learn about courses, research and ways to get involved on campus.
- The ability to create strong friendships with students with similar interests and passions.
- Access to the DAMlab Makerspace on the ground floor of Buxton Hall.
DAMlab Makerspace
Students in the Women in Science and Engineering community have 24/7 access to the DAMlab, a lab stocked with tools for design and prototyping. The Makerspace, created in partnership with the College of Engineering and the College of Business, gives students the chance to get hands-on experience with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines and more.
Additional resources for women in science and engineering
- The College of Engineering is home to the COE Center for Diversity and Inclusion, which is committed to increasing the number of women and underrepresented students pursuing and completing degrees and careers in engineering.
- Many student organizations devoted to women and underrepresented students in science and engineering have an active presence on the Oregon State campus. Organizations include:
- Association for Computing Machinery, Women's Chapter
- Phi Sigma Ro, a social sorority for women in engineering and technology
- Society of Women Engineers. SWE leads a mentorship program for first-year women in engineering called SWEsters. Students get paired up with upperclassmen mentors to help transition into the College of Engineering, and daily life at OSU.
- OSU Physicists for Inclusion in Science
How to join
Select the Women in Science and Engineering community as one of your top choices in your housing application. You can also edit your application to select the Women in Science and Engineering community at any time before your housing assignment is completed.