The first GWIS interactive python workshop held earlier this week was an introduction to python and general programming. On average, attendees reported that the workshop was very useful for their research, and most plan to attend future workshops on more advanced python topics. Registration for the pilot workshop filled up in under 30 minutes after […]
First Informal Mentoring Dinner was a Wild Success!
Last week, UMass Amherst undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences and College of Engineering were able to attend an informal mentoring session with some of the school’s graduate students in STEM fields. A pizza dinner was served, and undergraduates had a unique opportunity to chat with their graduate student counterparts. Around thirty undergraduate mentees […]
September STEM grad student appreciation coffee hour
STEM graduate students reported feeling appreciated at the second monthly STEM graduate student appreciation day coffee hour events on Tuesday. Attendance has been great at these events, with over 60 people from many different departments across CNS and CoE. GWIS hopes events like these foster connections across STEM fields and promotes community amongst UMass graduate […]
Introduction to Peer Mentoring Groups
Are you interested in making friends outside your department? Want to chat about your graduate experience with other women in STEM? Already in a peer mentoring group? Please join us on September 30th at 5 pm in Marston Hall Room 234 to kick off a new year of peer mentoring! The GWIS Mentoring Committee is […]
Python programming – an interactive workshop series
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 […]
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 […]
Undergraduate/Graduate Mentoring Dinner
What: Dinner for undergraduates interested in graduate school When: September 23rd, 5:30 pm Where: Gunness Student Center in Marcus Hall Why: Graduate students who are excited to share their experiences can get together for a delicious and informal dinner with undergraduates who are thinking about graduate school! Fun for the whole lab family! Please feel free […]
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 […]
