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The GW Center for Women in Engineering (WiE) and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI) were awarded a grant by the Department of Defense to host a conference for women veterans. Titled Closing the Gap, the conference addresses a crucial need to fill the growing cybersecurity talent gap.
Check out the 3-minute video of the GW 2020 Women in Engineering Edible Car Contest, which was held on February 24.
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
GW WiE and Alumni Relations are collaborating with CVP on a Speaker Series for Women in Engineering. This event on Teamwork is the second in the series. The first, titled Women in Engineering: Charting the Path to Leadership, was held on October 7, 2020.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Through a DoD grant awarded to GW CSPRI and WiE, a virtual conference is being designed to help women veterans enter the cybersecurity workforce.
Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
WiE hosted an interactive, free WiE webinar presented with recent GW graduates. The webinar video is provided for viewing.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
The GWUSEC (GWU/Usable Security and Privacy) research lab is hosting an open house on Nov. 11 from 1100am-1230pm (EST). All are welcome to attend!
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
WiE and the GW Society for Women Engineers are proud to host a free screening of PICTURE A SCIENTIST, the 2020 Tribeca Award-winning feature-length documentary chronicling the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
GW WiE and Alumni Relations are collaborating with CVP on a Speaker Series for Women in Engineering. The first event was held October 7, 2020. Download the Top Tips from the speakers here.
Monday, April 27, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us for an interactive, free WiE webinar designed to stay in touch, virtually bring together our SEAS community in this time of social distancing. Use the Eventbrite link provided to register and receive the Webex link and meeting ID.
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Come and chat with WiE during e-Week, February 28
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:15pm
Planning your next job or internship interview? Gain confidence and experience in a 20-minute mock interview with an experienced engineering professional.
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:45pm
GW Engineering Students will compete in the WiE Edible Car Competition during e-Week. Come and join in the fun! Co-sponsored by GW SWE and GW Engineering Council.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Learn from (and engage with) a star panel of female engineering professionals who will describe their experiences - challenges and opportunities - as engineers in the workforce. Q&A, and Reception/Mixer included. Featuring leaders from Mastercard, CGI and the US Department of Education.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 4:45pm to 6:00pm
The fifth workshop in our career toolkit series addresses how best to negotiate - for a raise, a promotion, or any important progression in your career path. Geared to students, faculty, alumni and staff, this one-hour workshop will give you tools to plan your negotiation, and will include a brief practice session with a partner. You will leave with salary negotiation tips and a negotiation planning guide.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
This presentation by Lynn Mayo, CEO of RePicture Engineering, will discuss mentors and how to get one.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
The fourth workshop in our career toolkit series addresses seeking references and cover letter writing. The tools presented in this session are in the context of many research findings addressed in the workshop on resume writing. We stress choosing the right reference for the right job and keeping your list of people to whom you turn for references in the loop as you seek internships and job.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
The third one-hour workshop in our Career Toolkit series covers resume writing. The tools presented in this session are in the context of many research studies addressing whether a woman should use her full name on her resume, what terms to use in your resume and how to craft it for each internship or job position to which you apply.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Our second Career Toolkit workshop (held October 23) addressed how women engineers and computer scientists become entrepreneurs. Think about how an idea you have been ruminating about could become a reality. A video of the Entrepreneurship Workshop is available.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Our first Career Toolkit workshop (held October 16) focused on how to find a job or internship. Beyond the typical places to search, we address moving beyond “FAANG – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google” to identify a variety of places to search for the internship or job that is right for you. We also present tools you can use to measure the corporate culture as well as the activities and benefits offered so you can make a choice the fits your needs. The videotape of the workshop is available for those who weren't able to make it, along with an article highlighting tips and resources. Security clearance FAQs are also available for download.
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