last modified 04.14.10

This is WISE Grads, a graduate student organization at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Our goal is to support women in graduate school particularly in the fields of science and engineering by addressing the needs of women through fun-filled events, activities, and talks with women in industry and academia about their experiences.

Previous speakers have included:

  • Dr. Maria Klawe, first female President of Harvey Mudd College, on women and leadership
  • Dr. Kristina Johnson, first female Provost of The Johns Hopkins University, on women and leadership
  • Dr. Jane Frommer, Researcher from IBM Almaden Research Center, on women in industry
  • Jo Miller, CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching, Inc., on creating your brand
  • Dr. Janet Rutledge, Senior Associate Dean of UMBC, on overcoming your obstacles

as well as panels of female faculty and staff discussing:

  • Their paths to success
  • Dating and graduate school
  • Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner
  • Motherhood in the laboratory

as well as seminars on:

  • Improving your public speaking skills
  • Learning to negotiate your salary