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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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