October 18, 2011
Graduate Women in Physics Launch New Mentoring Program for Undergraduate, Graduate and Post-doctoral Researchers
The Graduate Women in Physics (GWiP) is sponsoring a new Mentoring Program for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.
The goals of the program are:
1. To develop activities, and to establish one-on-one relationships that promote a sense of community and a support system amongst the women in the physics department at the Ohio State University.
2. To provide an outlet for discussion of the following topics:
- Professional development and career options for a woman in science
- Insights into the life as a research scientist, graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, faculty member, etc.
- Balancing research, class work, and a family, social life, or extracurricular activities
- Information and advice on applying to graduate schools, post-doctoral research positions, industry jobs, fellowships, scholarships, etc. in a one-on-one, as well as group-discussion, format.
Who will be involved:
- Graduate students
- Undergraduate students
- Postdoctoral researchers
in the physics department and in other mathematical, engineering and physical sciences departments at the Ohio State University.
* This program is open to female and male students
For more information, or to apply, please click here.