Nominations for the 2015-2016 term are now open until November 40th. Nominate yourself or another UMass graduate student enthusiastic about advancing women in STEM and leading a great organization HERE. 2015-2016 GWIS executive board election timeline: Nominations: November 10th-30th Elections: December 1-5 Shadow period for elected leaders to shadow current leaders: Jan – April Term […]
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The Fall 2014 edition of the GWIS Quarterly Magazine is now available!
Click on the link below to discover the next edition of our quarterly magazine! We’ve spotlighted professional development and job negotiations. Find all of our content here: Fall 2104 GQM
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 […]
Python-The basics
Ever think about learning more about programming but didn’t know where to look? GWIS is holding an interactive workshop to show the ropes and basics of the versatile programming language popular with scientists and engineers: python! What: Interactive python programming workshop – Session 1 When: Tuesday, November 4th. 3:00-4:30pm Where: CS Building 150 Participants will interact with experts […]
GWIS member exclusive: coffee with visiting industry scientist
Come and meet Dr. Masha Fridkis-Hareli, of Accelerating Translational Research, LLC. You might remember Dr. Fridkis-Hareli as an industry panelist at the GWIS networking event last spring. Check out her bio HERE. WHEN: Wednesday, November 12th 2014, 2:00pm – 2:45pm WHERE: Campus Center 804-08 Free coffee and snacks! Space is limited! REGISTER HERE! Dr. Fridkis-Hareli will be speaking […]
Python: Back by Popular Demand
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 […]
Conversations Abound at the Dynamic STEM Careers Lunch
With the small group size, each participant had the opportunity to voice their ideas. Everyone was able to make eye contact and the conversation flowed more naturally with the two speakers and the participants jumping off of others’ ideas. This setting drove the conversation in unexpected but helpful ways and helped those in attendance make deeper […]
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 […]
