Fall 2016
GWISE Holiday Social
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: PHO West End Lounge
Hello GWISE and WISEguys! Winter is upon us, which means we are excited to invite you to our holiday social! Take a break from lab work and classes to enjoy some holiday fun with your friends. Celebrate the season and the end of the semester with food, wine, eggnog, and desserts. Come take advantage of the cookie decorating station and board games. We also want to encourage you to spread the cheer this holiday season and so we will also have cards available to write to our troops. A few other surprises await you. We hope to see you there! RSVP
GWISE Yoga
Date and Time: Thursday’s from 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: 9th Floor West End Lounge (Photonics Center, 8 St. Mary’s Street)
Come join us for fall semester yoga to get your body moving, de-stress, and take a mid-week break! All levels, ages, and genders are welcome. The class is free and open to all BU associates. Please bring your own mat. Send an email Atcha to be added to the weekly fitness email list. We encourage you to sign up since changes in class time or location are announced through the mailing list.
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GWISE November Book Club – So Good They Cant Ignore You
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 30th 12-1pm
Location: ERB 705 (44 Cummington Mall)
In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping.
With a title taken from the comedian Steve Martin, who once said his advice for aspiring entertainers was to “be so good they can’t ignore you,” Cal Newport’s clearly written manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. He provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love.
So Good They Can’t Ignore You will change the way we think about our careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
GWISE has run out of hard copies but there are still digital books available for loan. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, please contact Yaqing (ysu11@bu.edu) and state which format you’d prefer (Kindle or Audible). RSVP
GWISE Annual Fall Luncheon Featuring Dr. Nina Dudnik
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 1st, 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Photonics Colloquium Room (Rm. 906)
Please join us for GWISE’s Annual Fall Luncheon, featuring Dr. Nina Dudnik, an accomplished biotechnology executive and entrepreneur. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Seeding Labs, which helps talented scientists in developing countries conduct life-changing research. She began the effort to build Seeding Labs as a graduate student in molecular biology at Harvard University. Dr. Dudnik was a finalist in the 2006 MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition and was awarded an Echoing Green fellowship in 2007 to formally launch and expand Seeding Labs. In 2015, Dr. Dudnik was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people in biotechnology by Scientific American Worldview magazine. She received the 2014 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award, was a 2010 TEDGlobal Fellow and a 2010 PopTech Social Innovation Fellow, and received the 2010 Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Young Professional award.
We are excited to have her share her experiences as a scientist, executive, and entrepreneur! After the talk, we will adjourn to dessert and discussion. This event will be a great opportunity to network and discuss issues related to women in STEM over a delicious 3-course luncheon. Please RSVP by October 26th if you plan to attend, as space is limited. RSVP
GWISE Spooktacular Night of Horrors (Halloween Social)
Date and Time: Friday, October 28 from 5:00-7:00pm
Location: 24 Cummington Mall, LSEB 103
Jeepers creepers! The leaves are turning and the air is chilling,
sure signs that the GWISE Halloween Social is approaching. What better way to kick off your haunted weekend, than with a frighteningly great time with your favorite ghouls. Sink your fangs into delicious fall treats and quell your thirst with, cider, beer and wine. We will have classic games like bobbing for apples, mummy wrapping, Frankenstein bowling, and a best dressed pumpkin contest. Make sure to come in costume as we will have a costume contest with prizes. Join us for a raven good time! It would be a grave mistake to miss this party!
While we are enjoying our spooky fun, we will also be collecting donations for the Greater Boston Food Bank. We appreciate any money you can give to help others in need during this holiday season. RSVP
GWISE Corn Maze Social
Date and Time: Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00am- 3:00pm (11:00am – 2:00pm at the farm)
Location: Davis Mega Maze (145 Redstone Hill Sterling, MA 01564)
Depart from Boston University – Marsh Chapel (735 Commonwealth Avenue)
Check in and bus boarding at 9:45am
Join GWISE for a fun trip to the Davis Mega Maze, one of the top rated corn mazes in New England! GWISE will provide transportation to and from the event and you are responsible for your admission ticket. Please use the link below to reserve your spot on the bus and to purchase your ticket at the group discount rate. You can also add a zip line ticket for $5 per person and there will be pumpkins for purchase at the farm.
This event is open to GWISE and WISEguys members. Please note that if the event gets full, you will be added to a waitlist. If you purchase a ticket but can no longer attend, let us know so that we can put you in touch with someone on the waiting list to transfer your ticket.
If you would like to arrange transport for yourself (and guests) to meet us at Davis Mega Maze, you will still be able to join for the discounted admission rate. Email Joanna (jgchiu@bu.edu) or Natalie (nvaisman@bu.edu) for info or if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! RSVP
GWISE October Book Club – Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 12th, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: ERB 705 (44 Cummington Mall)
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.
GWISE has several hard copies of the book to loan and Kindle ebook as well as Audible on request. Please contact Yaqing at ysu11@bu.edu to borrow one (and state which version you prefer). RSVP
Popcorn and Conversations: WISEguys and GWISE screening of Miss Representation
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 5th from 6-8pm
Location: LSEB (24 Cummington Mall), Room 103
Miss Representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America in the award winning documentary written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Join GWISE and WISEguys for snacks and a screening of the film, followed by a discussion of the film’s message and call to action. RSVP
GWISE Fellowship Editing Workshop: Writing Competitive Fellowship Essays
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 4 from 6-8pm
Location: LSEB (24 Cummington Mall), Room 103
Would you like helpful advice, constructive criticism, or just another pair of eyes to look over your fellowship essays? Bring along your drafts (at any stage of completion) and join GWISE on Tuesday, October 4 for our Fellowship Editing Workshop, featuring BU fellowship winners and faculty advisors! Our peer and faculty reviewers can answer your questions 1-on-1 and offer valuable suggestions on how to make your essays effective and competitive. This is an especially great opportunity to gather opinions from individuals outside your immediate field. RSVP
GWISE/WISE Mentoring Program
Date and Time: Application for Mentors are DUE on September 17
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WISE Mentoring is an effort to connect the undergraduate and graduate WISE communities. The program aims to support the academic and professional growth of undergraduate women in STEM fields, and to provide an opportunity for GWISE members to develop as future leaders and mentors. GWISE will provide resources and programming to enrich the mentoring experience. Please email Keri at komuro@bu.edu and Devanshi at dpat@bu.edu with any questions.
GWISE Fellowship Panel – “How to Find and Win a Fellowship”
Date and Time: Wednesday September 14, from 5:30-7:30pm
Location: LSEB (Life Science and Engineering Building, 24 Cummington Mall), Room B01 (Basement Auditorium)
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Looking for funding? Join us on Wednesday Sept 14th at 5:30pm in LSEB B01! GWISE is bringing together previous winners of major fellowships, along with professors who have experience reviewing fellowship applications. Together, they will give you their tips on how to put together a competitive application. We’ll cover what types of fellowships are available, how to decide which ones you should apply for, and how to maximize your chances of actually winning one!
GWISE First Year Welcome Panel
Date and Time: Thursday September 8, from 5:00-6:00pm
Location: LSEB (Life Science and Engineering Building, 24 Cummington Mall), Room 103
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New to graduate school? Our panel of seasoned grad students will answer all your questions about research, classes, teaching, work/life balance, and generally how to survive the next few years! You’ll also get a preview of all the awesome GWISE events we’ve planned for you this year. Join us immediately after the panel for our Semester Kick-Off Social!
GWISE Semester Kick-Off Social
Date and Time: Thursday September 8, from 6:00-7:30pm (immediately following panel)
Location: LSEB (Life Science and Engineering Building, 24 Cummington Mall), Room 103 and First-Floor Lobby
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Celebrate the beginning of a new year while you enjoy food and drinks, welcome back your friends, and meet NEW graduate students!
GWISE Yoga
Date and Time: Thursday, Sept 1 from 5:00-6:00pm
Location: 9th Floor West End Lounge (Photonics Center, 8 St. Mary’s Street)
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Summer yoga will start July 7th and run every Thursday at 5pm until September 1st. Join us to get your body moving, de-stress, and take a mid-week break! All levels, ages, and genders are welcome. The class is free and open to all BU associates. Please bring your own mat.