The Graduate Women In Science


GWIS have a rich history with over 80 years as a professional organization of women in science. Now GWIS has along 16 chapters in the US and international. The National membership exceeds 1500 and continues to grow as new, younger members continue to "pick up the banner" to make GWIS a timely and relevant organization for the women scientist of today.

GWIS participates in the WISE Institute's activities that support the other campus women's groups, such as WISE House and the Cybermentoring project. GWIS was founded at Penn State in 1936 and is the oldest women's organization at Penn State today!

Past events

VOICES Conference
Women in STEM Week
CV/Resumé Writing Workshop
Brown Bag Discussion Series
"Inside the Scientists Studio" Series
Girl Scout Workshop


Download Our Bylaws
Download Our Year End Report (2008-09)