Graduate Women In Science

Professional Development: Career Exploration Panel Series
2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
We are kicking off 2023 by introducing a new professional development series: The Career Exploration Panels. This is a great way to learn about careers for PhDs outside of traditional academia. The format will be primarily open Q&A. Register here for the Zoom link!
Monday, January 23 @ 5 pm : Virtual

Social: GWIS Beta 2023 Kickoff Meeting
2023-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
Help us start the year right at our kickoff meeting! We will talk briefly about this semester’s events and welcome any new members of GWIS. Pizza will be provided. 🙂
Headshots can be taken for those who arrive early (around 3:30) and would like to update their professional photos! Sign up here.
Friday, January 27 @ 4 pm : WIMR 5001A

Social: Free Art Friday (Learn to Weave)
2023-02-03 17:00 - 18:30
Have fun with fellow GWISers at our craft social. Sign up here!
Friday, February 3 @ 5 pm : Wheelhouse Studios @ Memorial Union (800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703)

Support: 3 Minute Thesis Finals
2023-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building

Outreach: Henderson Elementary Family Science Night
2023-02-27 16:00 - 17:00
GWIS will be volunteering at Henderson Elementary Family Science Night! Sign up here!
Monday, February 27 @ 4:15 pm : Henderson Elementary (East side of Madison)

Social: Happy Hour
2023-03-09 15:30 - 17:00
Come network with the GWIS board and members!
Pizza, drinks, and games will be provided by GWIS. Feel free to bring any additional dishes or treats. If you have dietary needs or need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact Amber at aszhou@wisc.edu. We will attempt to fulfill requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. Sign up here!
Thursday, March 9 @ 4 pm; Library Cafe & Bar (320 N Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715)

Registration is encouraged but not required to help estimate the amount of food and beverage.

Professional Development: Elephas Industry Tour
2023-03-17 14:00 - 16:30
Join Graduate Women in Science for another iteration of our industry tour series. We are visiting Elephas, a local biotech company in the tumor diagnostic space.
The event will consist of a tour of the Elephas space followed by an overview presentation about the company and a Q&A panel.

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Friday, March 17 @ 2 – 4pm; Elephas (1 Erdman Place, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53717)

Outreach: UW Science Expeditions
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16

Professional Development: Fujifilm Tour
2023-04-14 14:00 - 17:00

Social: Morning Bagels and Coffee
2023-04-21 07:30 - 09:00

Social: Bonfire
2023-05-17 17:00 - 19:00

Fundraiser: Run Madtown - Madison Marathon
2023-05-28 07:00 - 12:00

First board meeting/Social
2023-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Memorial Union Terrace, 800 Langdon St,, Madison, WI, 53703, United States

NGSW Fair
2023-08-30 11:00 - 13:00

Taste Of Madison
2023-09-02 | Taste of Madison, 2623 Monroe St #150, Madison, 53711, United States

Semester GWIS Kick-off Social
2023-09-12 16:00 | Biotech Center, Rm 1360, 425 Henry Mall, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Let’s Kick Off the Fall Semester With A Pizza Party!
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Dr. Morgan Walcheck Career Seminar
2023-09-19 15:00
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GWIS Picnic Social
2023-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Picnic Point Campfire #3
Come join us for some smores and snacks and network with the GWIS board and members!
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High school science Expo
2023-10-12 08:30 - 14:00
Join Us at East High School for the High School Science Expo!
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Farmer's Market
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
Come join GWIS and its members at the Madison Farmer’s Market
When: Sat, Oct 21st 10am to 12pm
Where: Meet outside of Wonderstate Coffee at 27 W Main St.

Resume/CV Workshop
2023-11-14 16:30

Career Talk with Dr. Sarah Bennett
2023-11-27 16:30
Join GWIS for a seminar and Q&A session with Dr. Sarah Bennet on November 27th at 4:30. Dr. Bennet has her PhD in Geography and currently works as a data analyst in industry. They also have experience in graphic design, philosophy, digital humanities and sociology and focus on skill building in academic writing and research planning and management. Come learn about these fields in person with GWIS! If you have any questions, please reach out to Brenna at bnwalton@wisc.edu
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Potluck/Pie lunch
2023-11-30 16:30

Gingerbread house decorating
2023-12-12 16:30 - 17:00

Outreach: Science night for Kids!
2024-02-08 08:00 - 17:00
Do you love to interact with kids and do cool Science demonstrations for them? If yes, please sign up below to volunteer with us to showcase a simple science project to elementary and middle school aged students at Forest Edge school, Fitchburg.
When: Feb 8th, Thursday
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
You will receive the instructions about the project in advance.
Join us in spreading our love for science with kids
