The event was an informal opportunity for undergraduates to speak with graduate women in STEM fields over dinner, with a focus on free graduate school applications and early recruiting events. The turnout was great; with 60 undergraduates in attendance, every seat was taken. Aditi and Laura Parker offered a brief presentation on free graduate school […]
This is a great opportunity for graduate students to mentor undergraduates about graduate school, interviewing tips, and career advice. We will be workshoping elevator pitches and discussing personal statements. We’re looking for 10-15 enthusiastic graduate students to attend. Dinner from Atkins Farms will be provided. Additionally, if you know any undergraduates who would benefit from […]
Nominations for the 2016-2017 term are now open until November 27th! Nominate yourself, another UMass graduate student, or a team of UMass graduate students enthusiastic about advancing women in STEM and leading a great organization HERE. 2015-2016 GWIS executive board election timeline: Nominations: November 9th-27th Elections (voting online): November 30th – December 4th Shadow period […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 10th, for the next GWIS Networking Coffee Hour! Come meet and mingle with graduate students from STEM departments. Enjoy free coffee and cider donuts from Atkins Farms. All are welcome – no registration required. WHAT: GWIS Networking Coffee Hour WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm WHERE: Integrated Science Building Room 145 WHY: You […]
GWIS members, We’d like to call your attention to a great professional development opportunity on Tuesday November 3rd at 5:30pm in the UMass Student Union Cape Cod Lounge. Its of special interest for graduate students and postdocs in the energy and environmental sciences and engineering fields, however all of us will benefit from the perspectives of […]
The academic year is in full swing and many students are now thinking about their next step. Whether you plan to pursue a career in academia or explore the worlds of industry, chances are that you will use LinkedIn to connect to recruiters and to apply to jobs. Chances also are that your LinkedIn photograph […]
Take a turn in the hot seat! Practice your networking skills or observe and give feedback to your brave peers! Topics covered will include how to craft an elevator pitch, how to start a conversation, how to gracefully exit a conversation, and/or what to do if you forgot someone’s name. WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 11:30- […]
This event informed the graduate community about the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, and connected event participants to past fellows that could serve as a resource for future applications. It was applicable to all STEM students as well as students from other disciplines, and clarified questions regarding the application process, life in Washington DC, and […]
At this event, we wanted to get an external perspective of Diversity in STEM fields in academia. We wanted to look at the faculty situation and had a great speaker from UDel who is currently a dean of engineering. Professor Pamela Cook is a applied mathematician and she shared her thoughts about the field overall in […]
