This was a great event for anyone feeling overwhelmed by grad school. The Impostor Syndrome is a common phenomenon among graduate students, characterized by a feeling of personal inadequacy. It’s certainly something that I’ve struggled with throughout my three years at UMass, and unfortunately, the panelists confirmed that these feelings rarely go away completely, but […]
GWIS-GRiD Meetup
Enhance Your Colleagues’ Creativity through Selfless Listening
This workshop will teach participants a disciplined form of listening that is designed to help a colleague elaborate and clarify ideas that may still be fuzzy in her mind. The effort of explaining an idea and answering questions posed by the listener will push the client to figure out what she wants to say. Unlike the more […]
Peer Mentoring Kickoff Event
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? The GWIS Mentoring Committee is hosting an introductory event to welcome new peer mentoring group members. Come learn about different mentoring styles and meet with your group members. […]
Mentoring Committee Meeting – All Are Welcome
Interested in mentoring? Want to get involved with a GWIS committee? Come to the first Mentoring Committee meeting of the fall. We’ll be getting organized for the semester and planning our upcoming undergraduate mentoring series! When: This Thursday, 10/8, at noon Where: GWIS HQ (Goessman 252) Pizza will be provided!
Fall 2015 Networking Coffee Hours
Need a midday pick-me-up? Wish to expand your UMass network and build connections with graduate students and post-docs in other STEM departments? Then join us for the Fall Networking Coffee Hours! Mark your calendars for: Monday, October 19 @ 2:00 PM in GWIS HQ (Goessman 252) Tuesday, November 10 @ 1:00 PM in ISB 145 Wednesday, December 2 @ 10:00 AM […]
Fall 2015 Welcome Mixer
Let’s celebrate the new academic year and welcome the new graduate students and post-docs to the UMass community! Join us for a mixer on Monday, September 28th at 5:30 pm in the Amherst Room (Campus Center). All are welcome to attend. RSVP here: http://goo.gl/forms/IN72zEIidN
Upcoming events exploring fellowships and careers in STEM policy
In collaboration with the Office of Professional Development, GWIS PD is hosting a panel event with several American Association for the Advancement of Science Science & Technology Policy Fellowship recipients. These fellowships take place within the various House and Executive offices of the US government. Each panelist will share their unique fellowship experience, how to […]
Outreach Committee Meeting
You’re invited to the first Outreach Committee meeting of the fall semester! Join us to discuss programming, ways to get involved, and ideas for new workshops. Hope to see you there! When: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 5:30pm Where: Integrated Sciences Building Rm 145 Dinner will be provided, register today!
Graduate Student, Post-Doc, & Faculty Luncheon
We’re very excited to announce our fall grad student, post-doc, and faculty luncheons! These will take place on Tuesday, Sept 29th and Thursday, Nov 4th from noon to one in the Gunness Student Center at Marcus Hall. These events are a great way to meet faculty and other young professionals in the STEM fields and learn about their experiences as women in […]
