DWIS Programming

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DWIS Programming .

Your gateway to navigating STEM with confidence from the classroom to the workplace.

#DWISOnCampus

DWIS brings real conversations, practical tools, and powerful representation to college campuses. From confidence-building workshops to career navigation panels, these sessions are designed to meet Women in STEM(and students) where they are, and help them level up.

Recent Campus Events:

  • Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering - “Navigating STEM Careers”

    • Hosted in celebration of Women’s History Month

    • Conversations around confidence, barriers in engineering, and networking

    • Energetic, engaged students with incredible curiosity

    • Mentorship moments that continue even after the session ended

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) NSBE - “Level Up Your STEM Career”

    • Hosted in celebration of Black History Month

    • A panel-style session featuring women engineers sharing their paths and lessons learned

    • Topics included validation in the workplace, engineering across industries, and owning your journey in STEM

    • Hosted in collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

#DWISVirtualAcademy

Dear Women in STEM Virtual Academy

Offering Schedule: This workshop series offers a comprehensive roadmap for Women in STEM. This workshop series will be structured as a curriculum modeled after university courses(e.g., STEM 1001 to STEM 3001), with each level representing different stages in a STEM career journey, creating a cohesive learning experience. These courses will only be offered once or twice a year.

DWIS: Introductory Course

  • Objective: Help students and early-career professionals understand how to enter STEM and choose the right path for them.

    • Topics Covered:

      • Technical vs Non-Technical Career Paths: Understanding the difference between technical roles (engineering, research) and non-technical roles (STEM communication, project management).

      • Navigating Failure: How to learn from setbacks and push forward.

      • Building Confidence: Strategies to build self-belief and resilience in male-dominated spaces.

      • “My STEM Journey”: Personal storytelling from the founder or guest speakers sharing their STEM journeys.

DWIS: STEM 1001 ESSENTIALS OF A STEM DEGREE

  • Objective: Equip students with foundational knowledge and strategies for succeeding in STEM programs.

  • Topics Covered:

    • Foundation of STEM

    • Academic Strategy

    • Exploring STEM Fields

    • Internships & Co-ops

DWIS: STEM 2001 THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS

  • Objective: Provide students and recent graduates with tools to navigate the job search process and secure positions in the STEM industry.

  • Topics Covered:

    • Resume Building

    • Interviewing Techniques

    • Cold Emailing

    • ChatGPT for Success

    • Networking

DWIS: STEM 3001 NAVIGATING YOUR STEM CAREER

  • Objective: Guide professionals in navigating early career challenges, networking, and growth strategies.

  • Topics Covered:

    • Starting Strong

    • Strategies for Success

    • Networking

    • Personal Growth

    • Mastering 1:1s

    • Knowing When to Leave