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Page 1: GRS PhD Orientation August 30, 2013

GRS PhD OrientationAugust 30, 2013

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Our EventsProfessional

DevelopmentSocial

Mentoring and Outreach

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Professional Development

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Mentoring & Outreach

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Social Events

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Member DepartmentsBiomedical Engineering and BioinformaticsElectrical and Computer EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering Environmental Remote Sensing &Geographic Info. Systems Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science and EngineeringSystems Engineering Energy & Environmental Studies/AnalysisAstronomy Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and BiochemistryGeoarchaeology Mathematics and StatisticsBiostatistics HydrogeologyChemistry NeuroscienceCognition and Neural Systems PsychologyComputer Science Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Earth Sciences (research students only)BiologyPhysicsGeography

600 = # of people on our email list from 23 departments and programs

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GWISE by Numbers

300 = people attending our events

150 = Bowls of ice cream served

2 Special speakers = Dr. Karen Panetta & Dr. Connie Chow, champions for women in science

13 Girls Science Club meetings10 Books read & discussed

9 Professional Development Events

6 Social Events

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WAIT! What about me???

I'm a dude! I'm an English PhD!Everyone who supports women in STEM is welcome!

Email [email protected] 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

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GWISE Online

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

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GWISE on Facebook

On Facebook via GWISE @ Boston University

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Surviving Grad SchoolSeasoned GWISE students can answer your questions about classes, teaching, and life balance!

Date: Wednesday, September 4Time: 5:30-6:30 pm (reception to follow)Location: LSEB B01 (24 Cummington)

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Accountability Groups

Application Deadline: Friday, Sept 6

Date: Monday, September 12 Time: 7:00 pmLocation: 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!

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Find a Fellowship PanelGWISE 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 19Time: 6:00-7:00 pmLocation: LSEB B01 (24 Cummington)

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Fall LuncheonKeynote Speaker: Dr. Meg UrryDr. 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 17Time: 12-1:30pmLocation: Photonics Colloquium Room

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

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Contact Us!President: Lauren Mangao, Biomed EngVice President: Kira Sullivan-Wiley, Earth and Envir.Program Chair: Ashley Penvose, BiologySocial Chair:Marianna Sayeg, Biomed Eng.Outreach Chair: Iriny Ekladious, Biomed Eng.Webmaster:Gracia Bonilla, BioinformaticsOfficers: Caitlin McDonough MacKenzie, Biology

Atcha Totachawatana, Elec EngReimi Yonekura, Mech EngStacy Chin, ChemistryJulia Wang, Biomed EngSimin Li, ChemistryMelody Zhang, Elec EngKellen Andrinelas, Biology

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrew West, Astronomy

Email GWISE

Officers at

[email protected]

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