GWISE: Graduate Women in Science and Engineering

GWISE identifies the barriers limiting the representation of women in STEM careers and empower them.

GWISE is a group of graduate students and postdocs designed to assist in the professional and personal advancement of women in science and engineering at Northeastern University. GWISE strives to provide women with the support and resources necessary to be successful, as well as to create a sense of community. To achieve this, GWISE will sponsor events covering a wide variety of topics including networking, career options, balancing work and personal life, and other issues affecting women in the sciences.

Membership Benefits:

• Access to professional development resources and workshops
• Opportunities for mentorship and guidance from peers and professionals
• Participation in networking events with academic and industry leaders
• Inclusion and advocacy in a supportive community of women in STEM
• Involvement in discussions and events on career planning, work-life balance, and gender-specific challenges in science and engineering
• Eligibility to attend events coordinated with the New England GWiSE Consortium, expanding regional connections and collaboration