Symposium for Women in Science (SWIS)
SWIS is an annual fall conference for female undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. SWIS, in its' 6th year, invites students to interact with peers, faculty, and staff in an intimate setting.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jean E Brenchley, Eberly College of Science’s first woman department head in 1984
- Breakout Session Topics:
Leadership and Communication Workshop, Women in the Workplace Discussion
NEW: AWIS members have generously volunteered to host non-University Park student conference attendees that wish to travel on Friday night, December 4th. Housing is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check “non-University Park Student Housing Request” on the registration form.
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Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Place: Days Inn Pugh Street, State College Fee: Fee* PSU Student $5, Non-Student $15 *Join AWIS (national and local chapters $30) and get into the conference for free! |
"…the professional panel was the best! I got the chance to understand how women in science can cope with a career and family life."
"In the end, I learned a lot…I liked how I got to choose what I wanted to do during the sessions."
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2009
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Previous program from SWIS Conference 2008
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