Wesleyan Women in Science (WesWIS) is holding our annual student-faculty tea in person this spring on Friday, February 10th from 4:30-5:30pm in the Van Vleck Observatory Library. There will be STEM faculty from all NSM departments and this event is a way for students to chat with professors in a more informal setting. Please remember people of all genders and majors are welcome at WesWIS events.
Please join us for Pizza with a Professor on Thursdays in February at 12 noon.
Come to learn more about a faculty member’s research, teaching philosophies, and journey to become a professor at Wesleyan University. Pizza with a Professor is a wonderful way to get to know faculty outside the classroom over pizza.
February 2, Prof. Peck, Boger Hall 115
February 16, Prof. Dolan, Usdan 108
February 23, Prof Gallarotti, Usdan 108
Interested in learning more about Study Abroad? Join the Study Abroad Info Session on Wed 11/16 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm in Fisk 201. Lunch will be provided!
The Goldwater Scholarship grants scholarships to undergraduates who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering (the full list of disciplines is available at the bottom of the Goldwater Scholarship’s eligibility guidelines). Both sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply, though in most cases juniors are most competitive. All applicants must be actively engaged in research in addition to their courseworkto be considered for this scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship does have a monetary component ($7500 in the senior year those those who apply as a junior or $7500 in the junior year and again in the senior year for those that receive the award as a sophomore). But even more importantly, winning the Goldwater serves as a marker of early academic promise that can help students secure future fellowships, admission to graduate school, and other important forms of recognition and access that will be an asset to building a career in research.
The Office of Fellowships will hold an info session and Q&A with Goldwater Scholar Anna Fehr (’23) on Thursday, November 3 in Fisk Hall Room 209 at 4:30pm. Join us there to learn more! Freshman, sophomores, and juniors are welcome. (Come listen, even if you might apply in a future year, rather than right now!)
Those interested in applying this year should complete the pre-application (available on the Goldwater Scholarship website) by November 18, 2022 at the very latest. Reach out to fellowships@wesleyan.edu with any questions.
Wesleyan Women in Science (WesWIS) is hosting a campus research panel next Thursday (10/27) at noon (Exley 109).
The application for Winter Session financial aid is currently open. Please click this link to apply for aid if you think you might be interested in Winter Session. Applying for aid does not obligate you to take Winter Session. Please note that full need is not met for Winter Session.
Courses will be a mix of on-campus and online and will be posted before registration opens on Tues, Nov 15.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Regards,
Winter Session Staff
The Pizza with a Professor program takes place twice a semester. A faculty member in the Government Department meets with students for lunch and conversation. Students come to learn more about a faculty member’s research, teaching philosophies, and journey to become a professor. Pizza with a Professor is a wonderful way to get to know faculty outside the classroom over pizza.
Pizza with Prof. Ramesh will take place on Thursday, October 13, from 12-1 PM, in Usdan 110. RSVP here.
Happy Friday, Class of 2025 –
As promised, I’m sending along the most up to date Open House schedule for the next two weeks. To see the full schedule, please visit the Major Open House website here.
Even if you have the slightest interest in a department, I encourage you to attend. Some Open Houses offer refreshments/lunch and it’s a great way to get to know other community members at Wes. I look forward to seeing you at some of these Open Houses.
| Department | Date | Start | End | Location | Notes |
| Romance Studies | 10/5/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 300 High Street Middletown | Food/refreshments |
| Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies | 10/6/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Allbritton 311 | |
| College of Integrative Sciences | 10/7/2022 | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Labyrinth Tent | Ice cream sundaes |
| College of Letters | 10/10/2022 | 12:15 PM | 1:15 PM | Boger 114 | |
| Psychology | 10/10/2022 | 12:20 PM | 1:10 PM | Judd Hall Rm. 116 | |
| Philosophy | 10/10/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Labyrinth Tent | Pizza |
| Latin American Studies | 10/12/2022 | 12:10 PM | 1:00 PM | Romance Languages 300 High St. | Pizza |
| Religion | 10/12/2022 | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Woodhead Lounge | Cider/donuts/fall treats |
| American Studies | 10/12/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | American Studies 255 High Street | Refreshments |
| Physics | 10/13/2022 | 11:50 AM | 1:10 PM | Exley 058 | Lunch |
| History | 10/13/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Labyrinth Tent | Pizza |
| Data Analysis | 10/13/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Allbritton 103 | Refreshments |
| Molecular Biology & Biochemistry | 10/13/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Woodhead Lounge | Lunch |
| History | 10/13/2022 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Labyrinth Tent |
Intended Audience: Classes of 2025 and 2026 F-1 visa holders
Join us for this session to learn about important factors (personal interests, career prospects, immigration-related benefits/regulations) to consider when choosing a major as an F-1 visa holder. Class Deans from the Office of Academic Advancement and staff members from the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) and Gordon Career Center will lead this informational workshop, which will include an overview of the major selection process, post-completion employment as an F-1 visa holder, and STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension-eligible programs of study at Wesleyan. You will also have the opportunity to hear from upper class international students who will share their own academic major and career decision making experiences.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Academic Advancement, Office of International Student Affairs and the Gordon Career Center
