The mission of the Penn Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (PGWISE) is to enhance the graduate experience of women in science and engineering; to improve the environment for women pursuing careers in science and engineering; and to increase the representation of women in science and engineering at all levels at the University of Pennsylvannia. We aim to do this by advocating for the women in the represented programs and by planning progams revolving around the following topics:

  • Networking and career development skills
  • Personal development skills
  • Issues concerning women in the workplace
  • Work/life balance and well-being

 

Congrats to our new 2008-09 Board!

Chair: Hana Oh (SEAS)
Vice Chair for Communications: Jennifer Mosher (SAS)
Vice Chair for Finance: Mosha Zhao (SEAS)
Vice Chair for Policy: Meredith Shaffer (BGS)
Vice Chair for Academic Affairs: Shelley Zhang (SEAS)
Vice Chair for Social Activities: Esther Yu (SEAS)
Members at Large: Olga Shebanova & Mahlet
Mesfin (SEAS)

 

Our Next Event

Business Etiquette Workshop with Jenny Furlong (Career Services)

Wednesday April 30, 2008
12pm
Penn Women's Center, 2nd floor

Confused about which fork to use?

Wonder how you can make people feel comfortable around you?

Thinking about getting business cards?

Learn some useful skills and techniques that will be handy in
various situations - in the lab or office, in your job search, and beyond!

 

 


 

Want to be get more involved?

We're always looking for people to help out with our programs. If you're interested, please contact the board at pgwise@dolphin.upenn.edu