Python programming – an interactive workshop series

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. The first workshop will be focused on installation and first steps: Monday, Sept 29th 3:00-4:30pm in ISB 145  Led by […]

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Fall 2014 calendar of Office of Professional Development Events

The Graduate School’s Office of Professional Development (OPD) is offering a wide range of events this fall, many geared toward powering the funding of women graduate students in STEM!   Of particular interest: Pizza & Proposals September 19, 5:00-7:00pm Goessmann 153 We provide the pizza, you provide the proposal! Pre-registration is requested. Pizza & Proposals: NSF GRFP […]

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Announcing monthly STEM graduate student appreciation day coffee hours for fall 2014

Feeling weary with teaching, classes, research, and other responsibilities? Come enjoy a free afternoon coffee and some snacks! Meet graduate students from other STEM departments! Wednesday August 27 @ 2:30pm in Gunness Student Center Tuesday September 23 @ 2:30pm in ISB 145 Wednesday October 22 @ 2:30pm in Tobin 521B Thursday November 13 @ 2:30pm […]

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UMass graduate students in STEM fields develop networking skills

The Young Professionals networking event hosted by the UMass Graduate Women in STEM was a huge success! Keynote speaker Dr. Judy Giordan discussed issues facing women navigating the landscape of STEM careers and attendees learned how their personalities influence their leadership styles and interactions. The career panelists covered what today’s STEM industries are looking for […]

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Don’t miss the career exploration event for STEM grad students on May 21st!

  Brought to you by the Office of Professional Development!  Would you like to learn more about non-academic career paths from a panel of accomplished professionals?  Attend this event to gain insights about careers in research, business development, intellectual property, regulatory affairs and medical writing from professionals working in a variety of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical […]

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Graduate Women’s Network End of Semester Social Event for Female-Identified Graduate Students!!

Thursday May 1st from 6p-8:30p at the Amherst Brewing Company  A message from the UMass Graduate Women’s Network (GWN):   We’ve survived Spring 2013!!  Come celebrate surviving the semester before we get bogged down in finals.  Have some great beers, delicious food and great company! Light refreshments will be provided.  This is a time for all female-identified grad students to have a great evening; […]

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