Upcoming Events

Join the Board!

Join the Board!

Board Elections - May 31st

Are you looking for a leadership position within your field of work? The Graduate Women in Science - Milwaukee are accepting board applications for the following positions:

  • President

  • Vice-President

  • Community Liasson

  • Communications Officer

  • Secretary

  • Treasurer

Applications will open by the end of April.

Past Events

Inaugural Fundraiser

Thanks to all who attended the Graduate Women in Science-MKE's fundraiser this past February at the Pfister. Collectively, were able to raise $1,500 in funds which will go towards three separate, $500, scientific advancement awards. Applications for the scientific advancement award will open next week and are due mid-June. 

Thanks for supporting graduate women scientists!

Graduate Women in Science - MKE Scientific Advancement Award Fundraising Event

Graduate Women in Science - Milwaukee Chapter date night to raise money for the 2023-2024 Scientific Advancement Award.

This event was held on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Blu at the Pfister Hotel (424 E Wisconsin Ave 23rd). Please join us for cocktails and conversations, all are welcome. A portion of bar sales, tips, and sales from raffle tickets will raise money for a scientific advancement award. Applications for the scientific advancement award will be available to graduate women in science to support their research endeavors later in the Spring semester.

Raffle prizes include items from the following organizations: Pfister Hotel, Discovery World Museum, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Art Museum, Bartolotta Restaurants, Pete’s Pops, Molson Coors, Milwaukee Improv, The Wave Soccer Club, Ray’s Wine & Spirits, and more!

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door and can be purchased with cash or online via our donation link. Raffle winners need to be present to obtain their winnings at 7:00 pm.

Please RSVP to the left to help us estimate headcount or email us at milwaukee@gwis.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Graduate School and Careers Panel

April 18th, 2023

707 HUB

Undergraduates joined us to learn about graduate school and other types of careers post graduation.

Event highlights for GWIS members posted to the right.

  • 2023-2024 Kick-off Social Gathering

    2023-2024 Kick-off Happy Hour and Social Gathering

    GWIS-Milwaukee met at South Shore Beer Garden for a social gathering to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year. Good conversation and community building!

  • Graduate Schools and Career Panel (April 2023)

    Faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in Biomedical Science, Clinical Psychology, Exercise Science, Educational Policy and Leadership, and Engineering met to discuss career trajectories and mentoring.

  • 2021-2022 Kick-off Social Gatherine

    GWIS Milwaukee members met in October 2021 for an afternoon visit to the South Shore Beer Garden.

  • 2022-2023 Kick-off Social Gathering

    South Shore Beer Garden event at the end of the year

  • Chapter Launch Party (September 2020)

    GWIS Milwaukee officially became a chapter in September 2020!