Mental Toughness: Women in Engineering
This spring the Graduate Women of Engineering (GWE) in collaboration with the Julia Morgan Engineering Program (JMEP) and Women in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (WICSEE) will continue our speaker series “Mental Toughness: Women in Engineering ” aimed at addressing issues women face in pursuing their engineering careers. The series was inspired by a chapter entitled "Mental Toughness" in Peggy Pritchard's book Success Strategies for Women in Science: A Portable Mentor"
GWE is very excited to present a special Keynote lecture in our series presented by the woman who inspired this year's theme.
Mental Toughness: Strategies for Enhancing Resilience
Peggy Pritchard, editor of "Success Strategies for Women in Science: A Portable Mentor"
Wednesday March 12, 2008 4:30pm
290 Hearst Mining Building
Graduate school is one of the most mentally challenging experiences we will face. Interacting with advisors, taking prelims and quals or getting your latest paper rejected all take their toll on the graduate student psyche. More importantly how you respond to these stressors can make or break your academic career. Ms. Pritchard will host and interactive seminar using i-clicker technology, outling her strategies for keeping your head in the game when facing your greatest mental challenges. Dean Szeri will join us in welcoming Ms. Pritchard to Berkeley.
A catered reception and book signing will follow. A representative from the bookstore will be on hand with copies of Ms. Pritchard's book for purchase.
Negotiating Your First Academic Contract
Michal Kurlaender
April 8, 2008 5pm
290 Hearst Mining Building
How do you negotiate a fair salary?
How do you negotiate lab space?
Can you ask for relocation expenses?
What if you are or plan to have a child in the near future?
Professor Kurlaender lead a very informative and candid discussion on the faculty job search last year. Back by popular demand, she will provide a recent hire's perspective on the academic job search. Join us for a candid conversation with Professor Michal Kurlander, an assistant professor of education at UC Davis and also an expert on the economics of education. Professor Kurlander graduated from the Harvard School of Education in 2005 and experienced first hand many of these and many other pressing questions. She will share both her personal experiences and answer questions from the audience.