Graduate
Women in Science Programs offers monthly programs for female graduate students in the College of Science. WISP is organized by fellow female graduate students and is designed to offer strategies for success in graduate school, career planning and life in general. The program offers a great opportunity to interact with professional women in science, including both the invited speakers and the other graduate students in the mentoring groups we will set up for you. WISP mentoring groups consist of several women within the same department who interact during the meetings and encourage each other through other meetings outside of the programs as well.
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WISP Graduate Schedule
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Date |
Topic |
Place and Time |
|---|---|---|
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September 2, 2020 |
Kick-Off |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
September 16, 2020 |
Professional Virtual Etiquette |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
September 29, 2020 |
Current Issues & Policy in Science |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
|
October 21, 2020 |
Microagressions |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
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November 11, 2020 |
Socialize with WISP |
Discord app from 5:30-7:00pm |
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January 27, 2021 |
Individual Development Plans |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
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February 17, 2021 |
Building Your Digital Brand |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
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March 17, 2021 |
Beyond Your Science Degree |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
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April 14, 2021 |
Fostering Positive Mentors Relationships |
Virtual Event from 5:30-7:00pm |
Graduate Travel Grants
Each semester, Women in Science Programs and College of Science (CoS) departments provide $500 travel grants to female students in the CoS.
Travel Grants have been created to narrow the gender gap for conference participation for soon to be graduates. This grant is a one-time only award.
Please do not apply if you have received a travel grant previously through your department or WISP.
Fall travel grant applications will be available in mid-September and due the last Friday in October by 4pm. Travel must occur between December 1 and June 1 to be eligible. Spring travel grant applications will be available in mid-February and due on the Friday before Spring Break in March by 4pm. Spring travel must occur between May 1 and December 1.
Contact information and photo will be removed when reviewing applications to ensure anonymity. If you have questions, please contact Connie Kaspar Wise at 765-496-6095 or ScienceWISP@purdue.edu.
Graduate Staff
Meet this year’s graduate WISP student leaders.
