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The Nu Chapter of Sigma Delta Epsilon

What is Graduate Women in Science

We are an interdisciplinary society of scientists who encourage and support women to enter and achieve success in science through full participation in their scientific research and its applications; in the development and advancement of women; in the integration of their careers, personal goals, and society's needs; and by professional networking and mutual inspiration.

Mission Statement

The purpose of GWIS is to further women's interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, be a support and networking group for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics both at Penn State and nationally, and to provide a vehicle for women's recognition as scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. This organization consists of graduate students, post-docs, and faculty who are involved in technology, engineering, mathematics, and the physical, natural and social sciences.

Upcoming Activities 2009-2010:

• "Inside the Scientists Studio" Series
  College of Engineering—February 18, 2010 (4pm, 100 Berg Auditorium) :
  1. Peggy Johnson: Department Head & Professor of Civil Engineering
  2. Lindsay Fairman: Senior Software Engineer with Raytheon's Division of Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS)
  College of Agricultural Sciences—March 18, 2010 (4pm, 100 Berg Auditorium) :
  1. Nicole Webster: Associate Professor of Ag and Extension Education
  2. Christina Grozinger: Associate Professor of Entomology
  College of Earth and Mineral Science—April 15, 2010 (4pm, 100 Berg Auditorium) :
  1. Lisa Steinberg: Post-doctoral researcher, Renewables & Environmental Industry
  2. TBD
• Girl Scout Workshop
  April 11, 11am-4pm (Digging Through the Past)
• Brown Bag Discussion Series
  Tenure with Toddlers
  February 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, 519 Wartik
  Dr. Zuleima Karpyn, Assistant Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  
• Women in STEM Week - Februray 15-19, 2010
• Voices conference - February 28, 2010
• 89th Annual National GWIS Conference
- June 16, 2010 : Travel day
- June 17, 2010 : National Council Meeting
- June 18, 2010 : Grand Chapter Meeting
- June 19, 2010 : Science symposium and Banquet

• Finals Week Coffee Break/Destressor - At the end of each semester

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