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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 23h

✨Chapter Spotlight✨ 💰️ This year, GWIS Milwaukee offered two $500 awards to support the research and professional development of graduate students at institutions across Milwaukee. 👏 Congratulations to the awardees, Sumaiya Chowdhury and Hui-Yi Hsu! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

👩‍🔬 We're always happy to see the empowerment of our International Chapter. Today is a day to champion girls’ education, empower their dreams, break gender barriers, and invest in STEM opportunities for every girl, everywhere. 🥳 Happy International Day of the Girl Child! #GWIS

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

💫 Attending the AAAS S-STEM Meeting this weekend? Come visit our GWIS booth! 👩‍🔬Our National President, @Sarah Oladejo, will be hosting the GWIS booth Friday (10/09) and Saturday (10/10). 🙏 Thank you @AAAS CSEW for this wonderful opportunity. 😍 We hope to see you there! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Do you know what's even spookier than ghouls and goblins? 👻 Not having funding for your research. 💸💀 Thankfully, our 2027/2028 Fellowship will be opening later this month! 😍 Be on the lookout for the application portal to open. 👀 #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

☕️ Coffee & Crafts 🎨 🚨 Happening tomorrow! 🚨 🥤 Time to think about which drink to pair with your craft. 📆 Thursday, August 27th ⏰️ 7-8 pm, EST 📍Zoom: tinyurl.com/gwissocial #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

☕️ Coffee & Crafts 🎨 🤔 Do you have your craft project picked out yet? We're only a week away! 📆 Thursday, August 27th ⏰️ 7-8 pm, EST 📍Zoom: tinyurl.com/gwissocial #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

☕️ Coffee & Crafts 🎨 🧶 Mark your calendars for a night of camaraderie and crafting! Bring your favorite beverage and a craft and get to know other women in science! 📆 Thursday, August 27th ⏰️ 7-8 pm, EST 📍Zoom: tinyurl.com/gwissocial 😍 We can't wait to see you there! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🙏 We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the donors who supported our mission during the 2025–2026 year. Contributions help sustain our programs, support our members, and advance our work. 💖 Thank you for investing in GWIS and in the future of women in science! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🌎️ Congratulations to Oluwaseun Obaado and Hannaneh Ghavanloughajar, our new National At-Large Representatives! 💖 They will help represent and connect GWIS members who are not affiliated with a local chapter. #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📈 Congratulations to Dr. Brooke Long-Fox, our newest Board of Directors member! 💖 A longtime GWIS leader, Dr. Long-Fox has served in numerous national and chapter leadership roles. Thank you for your continued dedication to GWIS! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🙋‍♀️ Congratulations to Dr. Raman Singh, our newest Nominating Committee member! 💖 An Associate Professor at Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Singh brings years of experience in research, teaching, and GWIS leadership. Congratulations! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🤝 Meet Mana Rassaeikashuk, our newest Membership Committee member! 💖 A PhD candidate at Texas Southern University, Mana brings experience in research, clinical science, data science, and STEM outreach. Congratulations! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

💰️ Congratulations to Hafsat Alabere, our new GWIS Treasurer! 💖 A PhD candidate at West Virginia University, Hafsat previously served as Treasurer Trainee and on the GWIS Finance Committee. Congratulations! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

👩‍🔬 Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Rajsic, our new GWIS Vice President! 💖 A Research Scientist at Brown University, Dr. Rajsic brings experience in planetary science and mentoring women in STEM. We look forward to her leadership! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌟 Meet Dr. Carissa Philippi, our new GWIS President-Elect! 💖 An Associate Professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Dr. Philippi previously served as GWIS Vice President and founded the St. Louis Chapter. 🥳 Congratulations! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Introducing the 2026–2027 GWIS Elected Leaders!✨️ 💖 Over the next several days, we'll be introducing the leaders who will help guide GWIS through another year of service and leadership. 💼 Today, we're excited to congratulate Sarah Oladejo, our 2026–2027 GWIS President! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🎖️ Meritorious Service Award🎖️ 💖 Aubrey Jeffries is being honored in recognition of her exceptional and transformative contributions to GWIS, most notably through her leadership of the National Fellowships Program from 2020 - 2026. 🥳 Congratulations Aubrey! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏅 Service Award🏅 🙋‍♀️ These recognitions acknowledge meaningful service in national leadership, committee, and appointed roles. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing: Nafisa Jadavji Anna Kowalkowski Sumaiya Chowdhury Veena Prasad Aubrey Jeffries Amanda Koenig #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏅 Chapter Excellence Award🏅 👩‍🔬 The Chapter Excellence Award recognizes a GWIS chapter that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the GWIS mission. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing the Northeast Oklahoma Chapter! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏅 Chapter Leadership Award🏅 👩‍🔬 The Chapter Leadership Award recognizes outstanding chapter-level leadership that advances the GWIS mission through programming, mentorship, or connection between local chapters and National GWIS. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing Natalie Ford! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🌟 Lead Award🌟 💪 The Lead Award recognizes outgoing or continuing GWIS leaders whose sustained service has significantly strengthened the organization. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing Zoe Hansen and Vidya Narayanaswamy! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🌟 Empower Award🌟 💼 The Empower Award recognizes significant contributions to mentoring, career development, and leadership training for GWIS members, students, early-career scientists, or women in science. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing Faizah Alabi and Aaliyah Carter! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🌟Connect Award🌟 🤝 The Connect Award recognizes members who've meaningfully strengthened connection, communication, outreach, or member engagement within GWIS. 🥳 This year, we're recognizing Charlotte Eaton and Kendall Langsten! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! 🎆 🎇 We hope everyone is staying cool and enjoying America's 250th Anniversary. #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #America250

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌟 Poster Winners🌟 🏆️ Finally, we want to highlight our conference poster winners! 🥇 Anan Mahabub Aboni Black Hills State University 🥇 Jumoke Motosho Ball State University 🥈 Aisling Hall South Dakota Mines 🥉 Rimjhim Sharma South Dakota Mines #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

⚡️ Lightning Talks⚡️ 🏆️ We can't reflect on our conference without mentioning our Lightning Talk winners! 🥇 Fengyao Li Boston College 🥈 Suchi Parvin Biki South Dakota State University 🥉 Lydia Ostmo Oklahoma State University #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌟 Conference Recap🌟 😍 There were so many memories made, we had to make two posts about it! 💬 Here are some additional pictures featuring the speakers and panelists from conference day. #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌟 Conference Recap🌟 📸 The pics are in! 💖 We want to thank everyone again for attending our 105th National Conference! We didn't want to miss the opportunity to share some of the memories made, so here are just a few pictures from the first two days! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

✨ National Conference✨ 🥰 First, We want to thank everyone who attended this year's National Conference. 🙏 We also want to thank all our national and chapter officers. 🏔️ Finally, we want to thank the Black Hills chapter for hosting this year's conference. #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

✨ National Conference✨ 🚨 Conference day is TOMORROW! 👩‍🔬 Get ready for amazing speakers, lightning talks, and poster presentations from scientists across the nation and from various research specialties! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #gwisconference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

✨ National Conference✨ 🙋‍♀️ Tomorrow's meeting will be the Grand Chapter Meeting, where chapter reps will report their activities and brainstorm new ideas! 💬 After, we'll be hosting our social event at Jolly Lane Greenhouse! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #gwisconference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

✨ National Conference✨ 💼 Next up is our National Council Meeting! Our national officers and committee chairs will be discussing our accomplishments and plans for the future. All members are welcome to attend! 📆 Thu, 6/11 ⏰️ 9 am - 3 pm MDT 📍 Google Meet or SD School of Mines #gwisconference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

✨ National Conference ✨ 🏔️ We're starting things off tomorrow with a special pre-conference tour of the Sanford Underground Research Facility! 📆 Wed, 6/10 ⏰️ 8:40 am - 1:40 pm 📍 Lead, SD 📱 Be sure to use #GWISConference2026 in your posts! #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #GWISConference2026

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Join us May 15th at 12 PM CDT to learn how our GWIS Fellows are utilizing their Fellowship awards! We'll have three speakers present on their award-winning work! Date: May 15th, 2026 Time: 12 PM CDT Register with the QR code below or at the following link: lnkd.in/gXYzN-Bd

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join us May 15th at 12 PM CDT to learn how our GWIS Fellows are utilizing their Fellowship awards! Register here: forms.gle/mkReCMEmXWCH...

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

✨ GWIS National Conference✨ 🚨 Deadline TOMORROW!🚨 📝 Don't miss the opportunity to share your research with a poster or lightening talk. ⌛️ Deadline: Thursday, April 30th There's still time to submit! 👉 forms.gle/pAbQ7pbEgBJN... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎙️ GWIS Podcast🎙️ ✨ We have a new podcast episode! ✨ 🛣️ This episode features Geethapriya “Priya” Setty as she discusses her career journey and how to make a meaningful impact. Listen here! 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/4aJB... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

✨ GWIS National Conference✨ 📝 This is a reminder that the deadline to submit your abstracts is next week! Don't miss the opportunity to share your research with a poster or lightening talk. ⌛️ Deadline: Thurs, 4/30 Submit your abstract here! 👉 forms.gle/pAbQ7pbEgBJN... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

✨ Chapter Spotlight ✨ ⌛️ Happening TOMORROW! ⌛️ ✍️ Our St. Louis chapter is hosting their second CV & Resume Development Session! 📆 Fri, 4/17 ⏰️ 12:00 - 1:00 pm CDT 📍 Zoom There's still time to register! 👉 forms.gle/4NcurCrZMLKC... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🖥️ April Webinar 🖥️ ⌛️ Happening tomorrow! ⌛️ Join us as we feature two Fellowship winners! We can't wait to hear from Kristen Rosamond and Dr. Joana Carvalho, two women making a difference in their own fields! 📆 Wed, 4/15 ⏰️ 11:00 am CDT Register here: 👉 forms.gle/zEdL8KqamY9j... #GWIS

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

✨ Chapter Spotlight ✨ ✍️ Our St. Louis chapter is hosting their second CV & Resume Development Session! It will feature 4 expert panelists offering valuable perspectives. 📆 Fri, 4/17 ⏰️ 12 - 1 pm CDT 📍 Zoom 💖 We hope to see you there! Register 👉 forms.gle/4NcurCrZMLKC... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🙋‍♀️ GWIS Nominations 🙋‍♀️ ⌛️ Nominations for our national elected officer positions will be closing this Wednesday (4/15) at 5pm ET! 💡Don't forget you can nominate yourself! Questions? ✉️ mishra@gwis.org Nominate here! 👉 www.gwis.org/page/open_po... #GWIS #WomenInScience #Leadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🖥️ April Webinar 🖥️ Join us next week as we feature two Fellowship winners! We can't wait to hear from Kristen Rosamond and Dr. Joana Carvalho, two women making a difference in their own fields! 📆 Wednesday, April 15th ⏰️ 11:00 am CDT 📍 Online Register here: 👉 forms.gle/zEdL8KqamY9j... #GWIS

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

🚨 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 GWIS National Conference! 🚨 🗓 6/13/26 📍 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 💡 Free to attend (meals included!) 📣 Abstracts due 4/30 🎟 Register by 5/11 👉 Register & submit your abstract: lnkd.in/ezk9BsiE #GWIS

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

✨ 2026 GWIS National Conference ✨ Fun facts: 🤑 Registration is FREE! 🚗 Some transportation provided (e.g. airport to dorms/conference venue/activities) 🍴 Some meals included 🏠️ Dorm housing available at low cost 💸 Additional travel awards available More info to come... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

✨ Chapter Spotlight ✨ 🤝 Our St. Louis Chapter is hosting a special event featuring a distinguished panel of local elected women, including Congresswoman Cori Bush! 📆 Mon, 3/30 ⏰️ 12:30-1:30 pm CDT 📍 Zoom (via QR code) #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🖥️ March Webinar 🖥️ 🌕️ Join us next Friday as we learn about Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna's work and life! She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida. 📆 Friday, March 27th ⏰️ 1 pm CDT Register 👉 forms.gle/VWNj3rt3HVHA... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

👩‍🔬 Women's History Month 👩‍🔬 🤝 This week, we're honoring the late Darlene "Dee" McManus. As our first Executive Director, she secured financial stability and expanded our outreach efforts. 💖 Dee dedicated her entire life to serving others and was an inspiration to all. #GWIS #WomensHistoryMonth

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

💚🖤 Black History Month 💛❤️ 🦠 Today, we're featuring Ruth Ella Moore, PhD. Born in Columbus, OH in 1903, she became the first black woman at Ohio State University to receive a PhD in bacteriology in 1933. Learn more here! 👉 asm.org/articles/202... #GWIS #WomenInSTEM #BlackHistoryMonth

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🌟 February Webinar 🌟 🖥️ This webinar will feature Karen Willcox, MNZM, PhD — an internationally recognized leader in computational science and engineering and a recipient of the GWIS Sabin Research Excellence Award! 📅 Wed, 2/25 ⏰ 11:00 AM EST Register here 👉 forms.gle/pYrVKtKhtsH2... #GWIS

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