Dr. Connie Chow, a scientist and educator, infuses STEM with play, feminism and inclusion. She founded The-Exploratory (the-exploratory.org) to empower teachers and girls to bring science to life in Ghana. She’s an associate lecturer in the Honors College at UMass Boston and a visiting social entrepreneur at the Center for Women’s Health and Human Rights […]
GWIS Trivia Night and Information Session February 29th
Are you interested in learning more about the types of programming GWIS does? Would you like to meet other graduate women in STEM fields from outside your department or program in a fun low-key setting? Do you need a little break from work in the evening to refresh? Do you like trivia?! Then join the […]
GSDSE Spring 2016 Diversity Seminar Series
We are excited to invite you to the GSDSE Spring 2016 diversity seminar series next Thursday and Friday, February 11th and 12th. We are delighted to have Professor Thomas Epps III as our invited seminar speaker. Professor Epps will give a diversity and a technical talk, where he will share with us his views about […]
The Politics of Job Interviews and Salary Negotiations: Tips on Career Building for Graduate Students
Register now to attend a panel discussion focusing on the politics involved in job interviews and salary negotiations and issues related to intersectional identities.
What is GWIS to you?
The e-board was recently asked, “What is GWIS to you?” here’s what they have to say. Comment on this post to let us know what GWIS is to you!
Spring Networking Events
Mark your calendars! The Networking Committee is pleased to announce our programming for the Spring Semester. All members are welcome to attend (registration required for luncheons).
Undergraduate/Graduate Student Mentoring Dinner
The focus of this event was to inform undergraduates of summer research opportunities, such as REUs, international research, and opportunities here at UMass.
Executive Board Election Results!
Thanks to all GWIS members who voted, and special appreciation to all the candidates who ran. The results are: Executive Co-Chairs – Rachel Koh and Amy Ryan Communications Committee Chair – Christie Cutting Finance Committee Chair – Amy Strauss Mentoring Committee Co-Chairs – Laura Parker and Aditi Naik Outreach Committee Co-chairs – Maggie Ugolini and Zana Cranmer Professional Development Chair – Amee Trivedi Networking […]
Voting for ’16-17 Executive Board is now OPEN!
GWIS Members, Voting for the incoming executive board positions is now OPEN for GWIS members! Voting will take place online through December 4th (this Friday) until 5pm. Please check your email inboxes for your unique voting link via SurveyMonkey. Election results will be announced Monday December 7th. You can read about the candidate platforms at […]
December Networking Coffee Hour
Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd, for the last GWIS Networking Coffee Hour of the semester! 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: Wednesday, December 2 at 10 am WHERE: Goessman 252 (GWIS HQ) WHY: You […]
