If you’re entering the academic job market soon, or planning to, check out this free PR2ISM workshop that is co-sponsored by InCS. This is open to all UW graduate students and postdocs, so feel free to share!! Preparing for the Academic…
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Do you want to share the passion you feel for your research in your presentations? In this hands-on workshop, learn how to apply acting skills to your own science communications, to better engage and inform your audiences. Snacks provided. (Feb.…
Leave a CommentTwo of our members, Sarah Vorpahl and Nick Montoni, hosted this fantastic day-long event about Diversity in STEM. Read more about it at the Daily! We’re so proud of you two! http://www.dailyuw.com/news/article_a924c05a-9017-11e6-9f2b-1f8a6e41abf5.html
Leave a CommentManaging with Mindfulness: Meghann Gerber, PsyD and licensed psychologist, will be giving Women in Chemical Sciences an introduction to mindfulness meditation on Friday, July 29, at 10:00 AM in CHB 239. Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves cultivating attention to the present moment…
Leave a CommentHere are some notes about mentoring from yesterday’s workshop, “I’m an experienced graduate student?! Tips and advice for sharing your knowledge.” Thanks to Janice DeCosmo, Lindsey Madison, and Julie Cass for contributing their mentoring expertise! Thanks also to everyone who submitted questions for the panel.
Leave a CommentWCS is excited to announce the new chemistry department peer mentorship network! The goal of this program is to help incoming grad students with questions about starting grad school (research, classes, moving to Seattle, work/life balance etc.) as well as integrating…
Leave a CommentLast Thursday, WCS put together a primer on LGBTQ+/Queer identities. It focused on terminology, experiences, and breaking down binaries. The workshop was geared towards those who don’t already have a good frame of reference for how to understand LGBTQ+/Queer-identifying folks.
Leave a CommentLast week, WCS partnered with Monica Cortes Viharo, an actor and PhD student in the Drama department, to host a workshop on body language and communication. The turnout was awesome, with a diverse group of individuals at different career stages…
Leave a CommentWe’re hosting a workshop this week, “Body Language and Public Speaking,” on Thursday, April 16 from 12:30-1:30 pm in CHB 439. The workshop is hosted by Monica Cortes Viharo, an actor and PhD student in the Drama department. She will focus…
Leave a CommentYesterday, WCS hosted a workshop entitled “Social Justice in Action: Small Steps Leading to Change” and led by Dr. Caprice Hollins of Cultures Connecting. Dr. Hollins is a very engaging speaker, and she made a point of introducing herself to…
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