Amy Marcarelli doing research at a stream.

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. If you would like additional information, please contact us.

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Spring 2024

Women in the Academy Spring Breakfast with Provost Andrew Storer

Event date: Monday, March 18, 2024,  8:00am-9:30am   

MUB Alumni Lounge B- 107B

We'll have some prepared questions ahead of time collected anonymously through a google form (TBA in Tech Today) and open the floor to your questions.  There will be a full hot breakfast with coffee and a registration form for a headcount sent out soon.  Please email Tara Bal, tlbal@mtu.edu or Smitha Rao, smithar@mtu.edu if you have any questions in the meantime!

Fall Workshop October 13, 2023

"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

Time: 1pm to 4.30pm

Location: MUB Ballroom A1

 

Fall 2023 Breakfast - December 12, 2023, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  

 

  • Please join Women in the Academy (WIA) for a breakfast celebrating the end of the fall semester. Stop by the MUB  Alumni Lounge B anytime between 8:00 a.m -9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023. There will be continental breakfast and coffee.  There is no formal program or agenda, but there will be discussion tables and lots of opportunities for networking and conversation.  Submit your RSVP to help us organize the event.

We share ideas on these goals and other topics at our multiple WIA opportunities throughout each semester. Become a member.

  • Build a supportive community
  • Enhance professional development
  • Prepare faculty for leadership positions
  • Empower faculty colleagues
  • Create a friendly climate
  • Find work/life balance