Are you interested in learning more about the types of programming GWIS does? Would you like to meet other graduate women in STEM fields from outside your department or program in a fun low-key setting? Do you need a little break from work in the evening to refresh? Do you like trivia?! Then join the […]
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Executive Board Election Results!
Thanks to all GWIS members who voted, and special appreciation to all the candidates who ran. The results are: Executive Co-Chairs – Rachel Koh and Amy Ryan Communications Committee Chair – Christie Cutting Finance Committee Chair – Amy Strauss Mentoring Committee Co-Chairs – Laura Parker and Aditi Naik Outreach Committee Co-chairs – Maggie Ugolini and Zana Cranmer Professional Development Chair – Amee Trivedi Networking […]
Voting for ’16-17 Executive Board is now OPEN!
GWIS Members, Voting for the incoming executive board positions is now OPEN for GWIS members! Voting will take place online through December 4th (this Friday) until 5pm. Please check your email inboxes for your unique voting link via SurveyMonkey. Election results will be announced Monday December 7th. You can read about the candidate platforms at […]
Nominations for 2016-2017 GWIS Executive Board NOW OPEN!
Nominations for the 2016-2017 term are now open until November 27th! Nominate yourself, another UMass graduate student, or a team of UMass graduate students enthusiastic about advancing women in STEM and leading a great organization HERE. 2015-2016 GWIS executive board election timeline: Nominations: November 9th-27th Elections (voting online): November 30th – December 4th Shadow period […]
Introduction to Peer Mentoring Groups
What are GWIS peer mentoring groups? They’re small groups of STEM graduate students ranging from 3-8 members. Group is typically a time used to talk to other STEM graduate peers about experiences, frustrations, accomplishments, and to get advice or words of encouragement. Groups decide their own meeting schedule and chose what they want to talk […]
Spring Semester Graduate Student/Faculty Luncheons!
You’re Invited! The GWIS Mentoring Committee will be hosting two Graduate Student and Faculty Luncheons this semester, with lunch provided. The luncheon is a chance for a small number of graduate students and faculty from across the CNS and CoE departments to meet in an informal setting and discuss a range of topics from research interests and […]
Graduate Student and Faculty Luncheon!
Interested in meeting other STEM faculty from across the CNS and CoE departments? Join us for an informal lunch discussion Wednesday November 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 in ISB 427L. It’s a great opportunity to meet and talk with several women faculty about their research and careers in STEM! Lunch is provided! Seats are limited so […]