Empowering Women in Science
Retreat for Graduate Women in Chemistry
Retreat for Graduate Women in Chemistry
Monday, August 20 - Tuesday August 21, 2007
4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello, IL
The WCC and the WIC co-sponsored the first-ever retreat for graduate women in chemistry.
Events included:
- How to Choose a Research Group
- First-Year Focus Group
- Pre-preliminary Exam Focus Group
- Post-preliminary Exam Focus Group
- Social Networking
- Team Challenge Low Ropes Course
We hope to see you at next year’s retreat!!
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| Dr. Kathleen Brinkmann, the director of Biotechnology Center Career Services, advises fourth, fifth, and 5+ students on various career options. | Dr. Lynne Miller-Deist and Dr. Ellen Wang-Althaus lead the second and third year students in a discussion about their upcoming preliminary exams. |
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| Physical Chemistry Discussion Group | Recent graduate Liz Dibbern (center) leads the inorganic/materials discussion group. |
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| The food at the 4H camp was so tasty! | We didn’t let the weather “rain” on our s’more parade. Here, Heather prepares a tasty treat for the microwave. |
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| Group A heads towards the ropes course for some team-building fun! | The team works together to complete a task. |
