Upcoming Events

Promega Tour: December 11th

Are you interested in exploring a career in biotechnology? Join GWIS for an afternoon at Promega, where we will learn about the company, hear from a panel of employees in different roles within the company, and get a tour. 

The event is Thursday, December 11th, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 pm. The event will be capped at the first 30 registrants. All signups must be completed by December 6th. 

Contact Amanda at aallender@wisc.edu with any questions.

Sign up here.

Past events

Fall Kick-OFF Meeting 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the GWIS–Madison 2025 Kick-Off Meeting! It was wonderful to see so many new and returning members come together to connect, share ideas, and start the year with energy and enthusiasm. We’re looking forward to building community and creating meaningful opportunities throughout the year.

Social Apple-picking 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our GWIS–Madison Apple Picking Social! It was a wonderful afternoon spent enjoying the fall weather, connecting with members, and building community outside the lab. We’re grateful for everyone who came and made the event so much fun.

Madison Marathon Volunteer Event

Thank you to everyone who attended our Madison Marathon fundraising event. Together, we helped runners brave the cold temperatures and smash personal athletic goals by handing out care packages on the race sidelines. The money raised by this event will be used to fund future GWIS events and scholarships vital for our organization’s mission!

Hockey Match Game Social

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the GWIS–Madison hockey game social! It was such a fun night to unwind, cheer on the team, and enjoy time together. We’re already looking forward to the next outing!

From Discovery to design: Women in IP and innovation

Huge thank you to WARF for the Q&A on From Discovery to Design: Women in IP and Innovation. The conversation on women’s roles in IP, patent law, and tech transfer was incredibly informative and sparked thoughtful discussion among attendees.

WARF Q&A Event