Graduate Women In Science

3 Minute Thesis: Semi Finals
2022-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Three Minute Thesis® is an international research communication competition in which graduate students have only three minutes and one slide to explain their thesis research to a general audience. Students in research-based master’s and PhD programs from all disciplines are eligible to compete. Participants will first compete in divisional semi-final competitions. No registration required for audience members.

GWIS Outreach: Wisconsin Science Festival
2022-10-15 10:00 - 13:00
Location & Time: Saturday, October 15; Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery at 10 am to 1 pm
Help promote science to the younger generation by volunteering for our WID outreach event! Sign up to participate here.

GWIS Outreach: Neuroscience Outreach @ Madison East High School
2022-10-12 12:30 - 16:00
Location & Time: Wednesday, October 12; Madison East High School at 12:30 – 4:00pm

GWIS Social: Apple Picking & Corn Maze
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00
Location & Time: Saturday, October 8; 10 AM at Sutter’s Ridge
Join a fun group for a classic fall day in the Midwest! Enjoy apple picking, drinking apple cider, purchasing pumpkins, and getting lost in the corn maze with some of the best people around. 🙂
You can sign up here if interested!

Career Talk with LGC Supervisor
2022-09-27 17:00 - 18:00
Location & Time: Tuesday, September 27; VIRTUAL at 5 PM
Join us for one of our professional development events featuring a LGC supervisor.
Interested individuals can fill out this form!

Selecting a Graduate School Lab
2022-09-26 17:00 - 18:00
Location & Time: Monday, September 26; HSLC 1309/Zoom (link below).
Are you looking for advice on how to choose your graduate school lab? Are you unsure of what it looks like to find work/life balance?
Join us for a candid conversation regarding graduate school life in the HSLC or via Zoom.

Invenra Industry Tour
2022-09-20 14:00 - 16:00
Location & Time: Tuesday, September 20; Invenra from 2-4pm.
Are you interested in learning more about what it’s like to work in industry at a Ph.D.? Invenra has graciously invited a limited amount of people to tour their facilities. Interested individuals can sign up here!
Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. GWIS dues paying members will be given priority.

GWIS Beta Kickoff Social
2022-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Union Souh
Location & Time: Wednesday, September 7; Union South-The Sett at 5:30 PM
Hang out with GWIS members during our first social of the 2022-2023 year! We’d love to see a mix of new and familiar faces. All people regardless of sex or gender welcome.
Please indicate interest using this form.

GWIS Beta Kickoff Meeting
2022-09-07 17:30 - 18:00 | Union Souh
Location & Time: Wednesday, September 7; Union South at 5:30 PM
Join us for our first GWIS meeting of the 2022-2023 year! Come with questions for our board members, and bring your excitement for graduate women in science. Please feel free to stay for a group social afterwards! All people regardless of sex or gender welcome.
Please indicate your interest using this form.

GWIS National Conference
2022-06-25 09:00 - 20:00
Schedule of events (*subject to change)
9:00 – 9:30 am: Light breakfast with coffee/tea
9:30 – 11:00 am: Poster session
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Quick talks/presentations
12:00 – 1:30 pm: Career fair and lunch
1:30 – 4:15 pm: Breakout sessions

1:30 – 2:15 pm: Career panels

Industry
Academia
Government

2:30 – 3:15 pm: Skill-building breakout sessions

CV/resume workshop with WiSolve Consulting Group
Salary negotiations

3:30 – 4:15 pm: Communication breakout sessions

Communication skills
Mentoring in the workplace

4:30 – 5: 30 pm: KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Dr. Xu Simons)
6:00 pm: Dinner and networking mixer

GWIS National Conference: Welcome Reception Dinner
2022-06-24 18:00 - 20:00

GWIS National Conference: Workshop on "How to create an inclusive environment"
2022-06-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Union Souh

GWIS National Conference: Grand Chapter Meeting
2022-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Union South
GWIS Presidents and/or National Liaisons of each chapter across the US (and internationally) MUST attend this meeting.

GWIS National Conference: National Council Meeting
2022-06-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Union South
The National Council meeting is where the leaders of the national society meet to plan the following year’s events. Only national
leadership attends this event.

Vitense Golfland Social Event
2022-05-20 15:30 - 17:00 | Vitense Golfland
Join us for a round of mini-golf at Vitense Golfland! Meet us in the lobby on 5/20.
Sign up here!

CANCELLED Industry Tours - Invenra
2022-05-20 13:00 - 15:00
This event has been cancelled for COVID-related illnesses.

Invenra is a life science company focused on developing the next generation of best-in-class biologics, with an emphasis on multispecific antibodies and their derivatives. Sign up here by 5/1/22 so we can get a headcount. We’ll confirm attendance 2 weeks prior to the event.
The tour will be approximately 2 hours long, consisting of a presentation on the company, a tour, and a panel discussion with PhD-level positions.

Memorial Union Terrace Social Event
2022-05-13 15:30 - 17:00
After the Promega tour, join us for food and drinks at the Terrace! Celebrate the end of the semester and (hopefully) some nice weather!
Sign up here!

Industry Tours - Promega
2022-05-13 13:00 - 15:00
Promega is a global company focused on applying biochemistry and molecular biology to the development of innovative, high-value products. Sign up here by 4/1/22 so we can get a headcount. We’ll confirm attendance 2 weeks prior to the event.
We are looking to take around 12 members. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis
The tour will be approximately 2 hours long, consisting of a presentation on the company, a tour, and a panel discussion with PhD-level positions.

Science Expeditions - Outreach Event
2022-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
Are you interested in communicating science to elementary and middle school students? Then Science Expeditions is for you! GWIS will be running a booth at the UW Science Expeditions on April 9th, from 10am to noon. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to help teach chromatography to science explorers. No background in this subject is necessary. If you are interested, please use the sign up below or e-mail Brenna at bnwalton@wisc.edu!
When: Saturday, April 9th from 10am-12pm
Where: On UW Campus, location TBD (likely WID)
Who: Madison Area Public, typically elementary and middle school students
Sign-up here!

Meet the Board Social!
2022-04-08 14:00 - 15:00
Do you want to work with a team of inspiring, supportive, and motivational women? Are you looking for a resume booster? If so, consider applying for a leadership position in GWIS. We are currently recruiting officers for the following positions for the upcoming year:
Secretary
National Liaison
Scholarship Coordinator
Treasurer
3 Minute Thesis Coordinator
Candidates do not need to be currently active members but must be dues-paying at the time being on the board.
We have 2 Q&A sessions with the current board if you have any questions about the positions available. Otherwise, come to socialize with us! If you can’t make either session but are interested, feel free to email us to get in contact with a current board member.
Meet us at the western entrance of Union South, outside The Sett.

Industry Tours - Mirus Bio
2022-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Mirus Bio, 5602 Research Park Blvd UNIT 210, Madison, WI, 53719, United States
Mirus Bio is a life science company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative nucleic acid based technologies and products. If you’re interested in exploring careers in industry or biotechnology, sign up here by Friday, January 21st so we can get a head count.
The tour will be approximately 2 hours long, consisting of a 15 min background talk on Mirus, 15 min tour of the company, followed by a panel discussion.

Mimosa Fest
2022-02-20 11:00 - 15:00
GWIS Spring 2022 Semester Kickoff! Mimosa Fest Madison (https://www.seetickets.us/event/Mimosa-Fest/459940) will be on February 20, 2022 from 11AM to 3PM at Liquid (624 University Ave). There will be live music, mimosas, and food. General admission is $15/person. Vaccination status or negative COVID test is required to enter. We will meet outside Wando’s (corner of University and N Francis) at 11 AM to enter as a group. Please contact Kalina (phone: 574-903-3711 or email: kjreese@wisc.edu) with any questions! Please respond by Monday, February 14 using this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XXMp1zn9c4JOSD_ORA4yq0adKSEi2rHIZdehp0AiAHk/edit?usp=sharing

3 Minute Thesis Competition Finals
2022-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Participants first competed in divisional semi-final competitions, hosted on October 28 and November 3.
The top contestants from the semifinals will compete in the Three Minute Thesis® final competition for cash prizes and a chance to represent UW–Madison at the regional competition. The event and reception are free and open to the public; no registration required.

Career Talk with Anne Turco, Ph.D.
2022-02-16 16:00 - 17:00
As a study director (and GWIS alum!), Anne is responsible for overseeing, interpreting, and communicating results from pharmaceutical drug testing companies. This event will consist of a talk about the study director position, followed by a Q&A session.

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Ruth Dickie Scholarship Application Opens
2022-02-07
Ruth Dickie Awards

Volunteering Event at Madison Marathon
2021-11-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Capital Square
Join us in volunteering at the Madison Marathon! Sign up here by 11/4 if you’re interested.

Three Minute Thesis Semi-Final (Biological Sciences)
2021-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Health Sciences Learning Center, Room 1306

Three Minute Thesis Semi-Final (Physical science, social science, arts & humanities)
2021-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI, United States

Fundraiser @ Salads UP
2021-10-08 16:00 - 20:00
Join us for a fundraising event at Salads UP on Friday, October 8th from 4 – 8 pm!!
Please commit to eat HERE! This meal will only happen if we have at least 20 commitments to eat!
You can order from the website or phone for takeout or delivery!

Fall 2021 GWIS Welcome Meeting
2021-09-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Union South
Come join us for the Fall 2021 GWIS Welcome Meeting! Meet this year’s GWIS board members and learn about some great opportunities!
Happening in person at Union South at 4:30 pm.
