Who We Are
Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) is a graduate student organization at Northwestern University. We work towards building community among graduate women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, promoting & advancing women's leadership in STEM, and sponsoring workshops & seminars focused on professional skills development for early-career women in the sciences.
To stay up-to-date on our upcoming events and opportunities,
check us out on social media (@WISERNUGrad) or join our listserv!
WISER@listserv.it.northwestern.edu
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What We Do
Professional Development Workshops
Each spring, WISER sponsors a skill workshop. Past events include:
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Communications Workshop through the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh)
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"Building Your Confidence for Successful Interviewing" Workshop, with Nadine Haupt & Alecia Wartowski
Community Building Socials
Join us once a quarter for an opportunity to mingle with graduate & post-doc women in chemistry over free coffee and snacks!
Panels & Discussions
Past events include:
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Women in STEM Career Panel: Industry, Academia & National Labs
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NU Chemistry Reunion Alumni Career Panel
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An Inclusive Discussion: Women in STEM w/Dr. Alice Eagly
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Publish or Parent: A Panel on Academia & Work/Family Balance
Chicago and Northwestern Collaborations
WISER collaborates with other organizations on campus and in Chicago. You can check out some of the other great organizations at NU below:
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Society of Women Engineers (Graduate Northwestern Chapter)
Other organizations for women in science in Chicago:
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Association for Women in Science, Chicago
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Women Chemists Committee, American Chemical Society
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Iota Sigma Pi, Chicago Chapter