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GRS PhD Orientation August 30, 2013

GRS PhD Orientation August 30, 2013. Our Events. Social. Professional Development. Mentoring and Outreach. Professional Development. Mentoring & Outreach. Social Events. Member Departments. 600 = # of people on our email list from 23 departments and programs.

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GRS PhD Orientation August 30, 2013

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  1. GRS PhD Orientation August 30, 2013

  2. Our Events Social Professional Development Mentoring and Outreach

  3. Professional Development

  4. Mentoring & Outreach

  5. Social Events

  6. Member Departments 600 = # of people on our email list from 23 departments and programs Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Environmental Remote Sensing &Geographic Info. Systems Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Systems Engineering Energy & Environmental Studies/Analysis AstronomyMolecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry GeoarchaeologyMathematics and Statistics BiostatisticsHydrogeology Chemistry Neuroscience Cognition and Neural Systems Psychology Computer Science Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Earth Sciences (research students only) Biology Physics Geography

  7. GWISE by Numbers 10 Books read & discussed 13 Girls Science Club meetings 6Social Events 2 Special speakers = Dr. Karen Panetta & Dr. Connie Chow, champions for women in science 150 = Bowls of ice cream served 9Professional Development Events 300 = people attending our events

  8. WAIT! What about me??? I'm a dude! I'm an English PhD! Everyone who supports women in STEM is welcome! Email gwise@bu.edu to request to join our mailing list and hear about our events! We would also love your input on working with the university to implement policies that benefit ALL graduate students

  9. GWISE Online GWISE Website: http://www.bu.edu/gwise

  10. GWISE on Facebook On Facebook via GWISE @ Boston University

  11. Surviving Grad School Seasoned GWISE students can answer your questions about classes, teaching,and life balance! Date: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm (reception to follow) Location: LSEB B01 (24 Cummington)

  12. Accountability Groups Application Deadline: Friday, Sept 6 Date: Monday, September 12 Time: 7:00 pm Location: LSEB 103 (24 Cummington) Trying to write a paper? Thinking about applying for a fellowship? Stressing about qualifying exams? Join an accountability group to help keep you on track!

  13. Find a Fellowship Panel GWISE is bringing together previous winners of major fellowships, along with professors who have experience reviewing fellowship applications to answer any questions you may have. Date: Thursday, September 19 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm Location: LSEB B01 (24 Cummington)

  14. Fall Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Meg Urry Dr. Urry is a strong advocate for women in science. She is the President-Elect of the American American Astronomical Society and a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University. Date: Wednesday, October 17 Time: 12-1:30pm Location: Photonics Colloquium Room

  15. Recurring Events • Peer Editing Workshops • Book Club • Science Club (Outreach) • Movie Nights • Fitness Group • Mother’s Group

  16. Contact Us! President: Lauren Mangao, Biomed Eng Vice President: Kira Sullivan-Wiley, Earth and Envir. Program Chair: Ashley Penvose, Biology Social Chair: Marianna Sayeg, Biomed Eng. Outreach Chair: IrinyEkladious, Biomed Eng. Webmaster: Gracia Bonilla, Bioinformatics Officers: Caitlin McDonough MacKenzie, Biology AtchaTotachawatana, ElecEng ReimiYonekura, MechEng Stacy Chin, Chemistry Julia Wang, Biomed Eng Simin Li, Chemistry Melody Zhang, ElecEng KellenAndrinelas, Biology Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrew West, Astronomy Email GWISE Officers at gwise@bu.edu

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