Programming is a valuable and marketable skill for STEM fields! But it is not formally taught in many graduate programs. Join GWIS for an interactive workshop series on the very versatile and popular python programming language. The first workshop will be focused on installation and first steps: Monday, Sept 29th 3:00-4:30pm in ISB 145 Led by […]
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Fall 2014 calendar of Office of Professional Development Events
The Graduate School’s Office of Professional Development (OPD) is offering a wide range of events this fall, many geared toward powering the funding of women graduate students in STEM! Of particular interest: Pizza & Proposals September 19, 5:00-7:00pm Goessmann 153 We provide the pizza, you provide the proposal! Pre-registration is requested. Pizza & Proposals: NSF GRFP […]
Strong turnout at the STEM graduate student Fall 2014 Welcome Mixer
160 graduate students from over twenty different departments and programs in the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering attended the mixer event last week! A huge surge of interest leading up to the event resulted in a scarcity of food, but attendees still had a great time connecting with fellow students of […]
Fall 2014 Welcome Mixer for STEM grad students
Celebrate the beginning of a new academic year! Develop your network and meet other graduate students from STEM departments across campus! When: Thursday September 4th @ 5:30pm Where: The Amherst Room (10th floor of the Campus Center) FREE FOOD and one FREE DRINK (beer or wine) for every registered UMass grad student. Cash bar after […]
Announcing monthly STEM graduate student appreciation day coffee hours for fall 2014
Feeling weary with teaching, classes, research, and other responsibilities? Come enjoy a free afternoon coffee and some snacks! Meet graduate students from other STEM departments! Wednesday August 27 @ 2:30pm in Gunness Student Center Tuesday September 23 @ 2:30pm in ISB 145 Wednesday October 22 @ 2:30pm in Tobin 521B Thursday November 13 @ 2:30pm […]
Check out the Spring 2014 issue of GQM!
Brought to you by the UMass Graduate Women in STEM! Click the link below to see the spring edition of GQM: GQM Spring 2014 Reader responses received by July 1st 2014 will may be published (with permission) in the summer issue, along with a response from the editor. T-shirt contest also ends July 1st 2014. […]
UMass graduate students in STEM fields develop networking skills
The Young Professionals networking event hosted by the UMass Graduate Women in STEM was a huge success! Keynote speaker Dr. Judy Giordan discussed issues facing women navigating the landscape of STEM careers and attendees learned how their personalities influence their leadership styles and interactions. The career panelists covered what today’s STEM industries are looking for […]
Don’t miss the career exploration event for STEM grad students on May 21st!
Brought to you by the Office of Professional Development! Would you like to learn more about non-academic career paths from a panel of accomplished professionals? Attend this event to gain insights about careers in research, business development, intellectual property, regulatory affairs and medical writing from professionals working in a variety of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical […]
Register today for the Young Professionals Networking Event
Are YOU ready for JOB SEARCHING? Knowing how to network is essential!! Join GWIS for an afternoon to boost your professional network and help you land crucial opportunities. What: The Young Professionals Networking Event When: Wednesday, May 14th – three events from 3pm – 7:30pm Where: The Student Union Ballroom At 3pm – […]
Graduate Women’s Network End of Semester Social Event for Female-Identified Graduate Students!!
Thursday May 1st from 6p-8:30p at the Amherst Brewing Company A message from the UMass Graduate Women’s Network (GWN): We’ve survived Spring 2013!! Come celebrate surviving the semester before we get bogged down in finals. Have some great beers, delicious food and great company! Light refreshments will be provided. This is a time for all female-identified grad students to have a great evening; […]
