The mission of WIA is to increase the number of women faculty in the STEM departments at Michigan Technological University through increased recruitment, advancement, and career success. Everyone who supports our mission is welcome.
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Fall 2024 Breakfast, Thursday November 14, 2024, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
This event is supported by the Office of the Provost.
Spring 2024 Breakfast, Tuesday April 23, 2024, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Women in the Academy Spring Breakfast with Provost Andrew Storer, March 18, 2024, 8:00am-9:30am
"Empowering Women to be Leaders in Science and Engineering: Leadership and Negotiation" Presented by Dr. Pushpa Murthy
Women scientists take on leadership roles every day, in the classroom, in their department or institution and in their professional organizations. This workshop is designed to give participants the basic concepts of leadership, describe recent research on leadership qualities that lead to success and failure, discuss effective leadership styles for women in different cultures, provide strategies for career advancement into leadership roles, discuss effective negotiating techniques and developing and maintaining strong leadership networks. Dr. Murthy has offered silimar workshops across the world. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost and WIA.
Event date: October 13th, 2023
Fall 2023 Breakfast - December 12, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
We share ideas on these goals and other topics at our multiple WIA opportunities throughout each semester. Become a member.