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. This is the second repetition of the popular first workshop and will be focused on installation and first steps: Tuesday, October […]
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Don’t Forget to Attend October’s STEM Graduate Student Appreciation Day
Feeling weary with teaching, classes, research, and other responsibilities? Venture forth to the land beyond the library, and join us for the October STEM appreciation day! Come enjoy a free afternoon coffee and some snacks, while networking with graduate students from other STEM fields! Wednesday October 22 @ 2:30pm in Tobin 521B Thursday November 13 […]
The Situation Room: Navigating Negotiation
Take a turn in the hot seat! Negotiation is a crucial skill whether you’re thinking of industry or academia. How would you handle the hard questions? What’s the norm in negotiation? WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 12:00-1:30p.m WHERE: Gunness Student Center (Marcus Hall) This workshop will feature Professor Laura Cadonati speaking about her experiences […]
Outreach Committee Meeting TOMORROW, 10/7
Interested in working with students outside of UMass? Trying to make a difference with a wider focus? Join the GWIS Outreach comittee for a short info session on planning or participating in future outreach activities When: Tuesday, October 10th at 5:30 Where: In the Campus Center, by the Yum! Bakery Registration is NOT required – […]
More great upcoming events from OPD!
Team building: Are you wondering what makes a team “high performing”? Ever wonder how managers create and maintain such teams? If management lies in your future, don’t miss this discussion led by Kellie Crantz, Vice President of Human Resources – Oct 15th. Register here! Grant writing: Do you watch faculty members submitting MANY grants and wonder […]
Fall Brings the Return of the Graduate Student/Faculty Luncheon!
The leaves are changing colors, the undergraduates have arrived, and the fall graduate student/faculty luncheons will return! Make sure you RSVP to reserve your spot at the table. Don’t be shy – register for one OR both today! When: October 21st and November 18th, 12-1pm Where: Gunness Student Center, Marcus Hall Why: Enjoy a free lunch […]
Dynamic STEM careers lunch
What are your plans after graduate school? In an intimate setting, have a conversation with a small panel of scientists and engineers who have changed careers about job searching, building your career, and life beyond academia. When: Thursday, October 9th from 12:30-2:00p.m. Where: ISB 145 Confirmed panelists: Christos Dimitrakopoulos of the UMass chemical engineering department […]
Research2Innovation workshops in the spring
Explore the potential business application of your research! The Graduate School’s Office of Professional Development is sponsoring TWO Research2Innovation workshops in the spring semester led by the renowned Dr. Judith Giordan, the keynote speaker at GWIS networking event last spring. For more details, click here to see the flyer: Research2Innovation Get a team of graduate students together and […]
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 […]
