The sky was clear, the music was rocking, and the food was delicious! The end of spring semester/summer kickoff event drew a huge crowd, who were all there to mingle and enjoy the music played by Industrial Waste (the physics folk band) and Off the Mark (graduate students from the Civil and Environmental Engineering program). Some […]
Networking
GWIS Summer Kickoff BBQ
Please join us for the first annual GWIS Summer Kickoff BBQ! Come celebrate the end of academic year and beginning of summer on Friday, May 29th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on the “Engineering Quad” – the lawn in front of Marston and Marcus Halls. Feel free to bring a frisbee or lawn game to […]
April Graduate Student Appreciation Day Coffee Hour
Come network (and eat donuts!) with graduate students from STEM fields at our FINAL coffee hour of the semester! WHEN: Wednesday, April 22 10:30 am – 11:30 am WHERE: Morrill II Room 319 Enjoy free coffee, cheesecake, Atkins cider donuts, and fruit! All are welcome – no registration required.
Networking’s First Event – the Gender Matters Lecture Reception
Around fifty people showed up to our networking reception which took place immediately after the Gender Matters Lecture last week. The lecture focused on implicit biases against women in STEM, in academia, and in general. The reception afterwards had a fantastic turnout – we were really excited to see everyone there! Attendees included students, faculty, […]
Networking Reception Immediately Following CNS Women in Science Initiative Lecture (room change!)
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, […]
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 […]
Announcing monthly STEM graduate student appreciation day coffee hours for Spring 2015
Need a midday pick-me-up? How about free coffee and snacks? Mark your calendars for: Wednesday, February 11 @ 2:30 PM in ISB 145 (special treats will be served in honor of “Galentine’s Day”) Monday, March 23 @ 2:30 PM in Gunness Student Center Wednesday, April 22 @ 2:30 PM in TBA Come meet graduate students from […]
Breaking the Ice over Coffee
Have you ever wanted to approach the speaker after a talk? or a memorable conversation at the conference coffee breaks? Join us for a workshop where we will explore every aspect of the conversation: the approach, the content, and the notable closing. -Free coffee and donuts — Learn the techniques to break the ice and leave […]
UMass graduate students in STEM fields develop networking skills
The Young Professionals networking event hosted by the UMass Graduate Women in STEM was a huge success! Keynote speaker Dr. Judy Giordan discussed issues facing women navigating the landscape of STEM careers and attendees learned how their personalities influence their leadership styles and interactions. The career panelists covered what today’s STEM industries are looking for […]
Register today for the Young Professionals Networking Event
Are YOU ready for JOB SEARCHING? Knowing how to network is essential!! Join GWIS for an afternoon to boost your professional network and help you land crucial opportunities. What: The Young Professionals Networking Event When: Wednesday, May 14th – three events from 3pm – 7:30pm Where: The Student Union Ballroom At 3pm – […]
