Sign up to participate in upcoming GWIS Outreach events! Where: the Amherst Regional Middle School (just 2 miles away from campus)! Workshop: We’ll be doing a cool STEM activity with an 8th grade after school science club on a Tuesday from 3 to 4 pm. To sign up and see available dates, see form here. Sound […]
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Graduate Student/Faculty Luncheons, 2/24 and 4/29
What: Graduate Student/Faculty Luncheons, a fantastic way to network or get advice in an informal, relaxed setting. Female faculty members from CNS and CoE are invited to attend so that STEM graduate students can meet with them and discuss topics ranging from research to work/life balance to academic politics and back again. Enjoy a yummy (free) […]
Python Workshops – back by popular demand!
Back by popular demand, improved with feedback from you! GWIS is holding a series of interactive workshops to show the ropes of the versatile programming language popular with scientists and engineers! What: Interactive python programming workshops Where: Integrated Sciences Building (ISB) 221 When: 11:20a.m. to 12:55p.m. Session 1: Tuesday 2/24: basic programming – installing python, […]
Scientists and Engineers Impacting Public Policy
While scientists and engineers are routinely praised for contributions to the research community, it is also important to recognize their valuable contributions to public policy and service. The ability to involve, engage, and serve the public can have a significant impact on research strategies, federal research priorities and funding, and educational strategies to insure future […]
Girls, Inc. Outreach Event a success!
The Spring semester has started for GWIS! On the 17th, 25 8th-9th graders who are a part of Girls, Inc. of Holyoke’s Eureka! program braved the cold on a Saturday morning to have some science fun at UMass. Our GWIS member (and Co-chair of Mentoring Committee in-training) Laura Parker designed a workshop called “Playing with […]
Python-Advanced Topics
Interested in learning more about programming in python? GWIS is holding a series of interactive workshops to show the ropes of this versatile programming language popular with scientists and engineers. What: Interactive python programming workshop – Session 3 When: Tuesday, December 2nd. 3:00-4:30pm Where: Integrated Sciences Building (ISB) 221 Session 3 – We will cover […]
Upcoming events brought to you by OPD
Four great upcoming events of interest to graduate women in STEM, sponsored by the Graduate School’s Office of Professional Development. Introduction to the Teaching Portfolio & Preparing A Teaching Statement WHEN: Friday, November 21st – 9:30am-12:30pm WHERE: 917 Campus Center DETAILS: Intended to help students prepare for the academic job search, this […]
Python-Data manipulation, library sci kit learn- mathematical learning
Ever think about learning more about programming but didn’t know where to look? GWIS is holding a series of interactive workshops to show the ropes of the versatile programming language popular with scientists and engineers: python! What: Interactive python programming workshop – Session 2 When: Tuesday, November 18th. 3:00-4:30pm Where: Integrated Sciences Building (ISB) 145 Participants will interact with […]
November STEM graduate student appreciation day
Come network with graduate students from other STEM fields! WHEN: Thursday, November 13th 4:00pm – 5:30pm WHERE: Computer Science building common room (or atrium) Enjoy free coffee, Atkins cider donuts, and fall themed snacks! Brought to you by the Graduate School’s Office of Student Life and the Graduate Women in STEM. We appreciate you!
Upcoming trivia night and general body meeting!
GWIS members, come out for an evening of snacks and trivia! Our last trivia night was a blast. Meet other GWIS members, talk about your experiences, and give feedback on what GWIS can do for you. WHEN: Wednesday, November 19th from 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: LGRT 1033 lounge (third door on your left after a right out […]
