All are encouraged to attend the CNS Women in Science Initiative Lecture hosted by the College of Natural Sciences on April 6th, at 4 pm in the Campus Center. Dr. Priyamvada Natarajan, Professor of Astronomy & Physics at Yale University, will present “Gender Matters.” Her talk will focus on the national issue of gender equity, […]
She’s a Scientist Series
The AWIS (Association of Women in Science) organization is holding a lecture/discussion series of events titled “She’s a Scientist”. These events are held at Smith College, and if you wish to attend but need transportation please contact Barbara Pearson – bpearson@research.umass.edu The first talk is: Nilanjana Dasgupta, Professor of Psychology at UMass Amherst Girls and […]
March Graduate Student Appreciation Day Coffee Hour
Come network with graduate students from other STEM fields! WHEN: Monday, March 23 2:30pm – 4:00pm WHERE: Gunness Student Center (Marcus Hall) Enjoy free coffee, gluten free macaroons, Atkins cider donuts, and fruit! All are welcome – no registration required. We appreciate you! Also, mark your calendars for the April coffee hour! April 22nd @ 10:30 in Morrill […]
Spring 2015 resources from the UMass Graduate Women’s Network
The Graduate Women’s Network is offering a weekly writing group for UMass graduate students this semester. All are welcome! Boost your productivity in a quiet, friendly, supportive environment with free drinks and snacks. Every Monday from 4:00 – 8:00pm March 23 in Campus Center 804 March 30 in Campus Center 165 April 6 in Campus […]
NEW UMass Fellowship Opportunity for Graduate Students and Postdocs in STEM!
The Manning Inventor Fellowship will provide funding to enable UMass Amherst graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to pursue the commercialization of discoveries made in on-campus laboratories. The Manning Fellowship will provide a $30,000 stipend for graduate fellows and a $50,000 stipend for post-doctoral fellows. Fellowships are for one year with a start date of September 8, 2015. Selection will […]
PostDocs: Search and Experience
Next Thursday, 3/12, at 7 pm in 319 Morrill 3 the GWIS PD committee and STEM Ambassador Program are collaborating to hold a novel event for grad students and postdocs. A panel of current STEM post-docs and one recent faculty hire will discuss and share their own experiences and answer grad questions. Panelists will focus […]
I Want YOU! To Impact Public Policy
The Scientists and Engineers Impacting Public Policy panel was an overwhelming success – over 30 students attended! While scientists and engineers are routinely praised for contributions to the research community, it is also important to recognize their valuable contributions to public policy and service. The ability to involve, engage, and serve the public can have […]
Undergraduate/Graduate Mentoring Dinner was a resounding success (again)!
Last week’s undergraduate/graduate mentoring dinner went extremely well! We had 30 attendees and received positive feedback about the speed elevator pitch activity, in which students were asked to give their short “elevator pitch” (what you would tell someone about your research if you met them on a long elevator ride) to other students. Students were nervous […]
Professional Development events to look forward to
There are several events held through the Professional Development committee coming up this spring semester. We hope to see you at a few! This Tuesday, 2/24, the very popular Python Workshop Series is back by demand. The details are listed below. If you were wait-listed for this event series, you have not missed out! We […]
Graduate Students for Diversity in Science and Engineering Seminar
This Thursday the Graduate Students for Diversity in Science and Engineering (GSDSE, based in Polymer Science and Engineering) are hosting a diversity talk! What: Seminar on promoting diversity in science and engineering When: Thursday, February 19, 2015 – 4:00pm Where: Conte National Center for Polymer Research Details: Refreshments are provided at 3:30 pm. Luis Campos, […]
