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Academia or Industry? Women in Mathematics workshop

By Jessica

Academia or Industry? is a 1-day workshop for women+ in math who are pursuing a graduate degree (or have recently graduated) to receive guidance and mentorship with regards to career opportunities post-graduation. Some of the workshop sessions include a keynote presentation, and career panels on both academia and industry. The workshop will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 8:30am - 4:00pm at the SLC 3216 (Graduate Student Lounge). 

What you can gain from the workshop includes, but is not limited to:

  • Get a professional headshot
  • Meet with alumni in both academia and industry
  • Connect with other graduate students

For more information and to register, see the workshop website: https://ticketfi.com/event/5538/academia-or-industry

Participation is limited to 30 individuals, please register by March 5th (waitlist available; email m243ahme@uwaterloo.ca to be added). If you have registered and are unable to attend, please inform the organizers via email so that your spot can be given to those on a waitlist.

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