Want to continue your graduate studies or research abroad? Join the ranks of UMass Amherst graduate students in STEM fields who have been awarded a Fulbright scholarship! The UMass Commonwealth Honors College is hosting two events this semester to help boost your chance of success: Info session on April 15 from 12:00 Application boot camp on […]
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PostDocs: Search and Experience
Next Thursday, 3/12, at 7 pm in 319 Morrill 3 the GWIS PD committee and STEM Ambassador Program are collaborating to hold a novel event for grad students and postdocs. A panel of current STEM post-docs and one recent faculty hire will discuss and share their own experiences and answer grad questions. Panelists will focus […]
Professional Development events to look forward to
There are several events held through the Professional Development committee coming up this spring semester. We hope to see you at a few! This Tuesday, 2/24, the very popular Python Workshop Series is back by demand. The details are listed below. If you were wait-listed for this event series, you have not missed out! We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
