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Our programs empower women and allies in STEM to lead with confidence, amplify their voices, and make contributions that transform industries and communities. Scroll to find your next event or two! Oct22 25th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Event - SOLD OUT Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 25 years of advancing women in science, technology, and engineering at the WEST 25th Anniversary Celebration & Awards. This milestone event will bring together our vibrant community to honor the people and moments that have shaped WEST’s legacy—and to spotlight the bright future ahead. The night will be filled with delicious food, drinks, and meaningful connections as we reflect on the incredible achievements of the WEST network. Enjoy a dynamic evening of networking with like-minded professionals, leaders, and changemakers who share a passion for equity and innovation in STEM. Our program will feature the presentation of the WEST Awards, recognizing the outstanding individuals and organizations that exemplify the spirit, values, and mission of WEST. We'll also share about how WEST has grown, what we’ve accomplished together, and where we’re heading next. Location: Alexandria Real Estate Event Space, 399 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Cost: Members: $50; Non-Members: $75 oct28 Leadership Strategies to Advance Your Career in Science Sandra Glucksmann, CEO, Serial Entrepreneur, and Board Member, will share stories of her career challenges and successes. She will touch on the following topics:
Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 nov5 WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking The WoW - WEST on Wednesdays Networking series has become one of our most popular! These events are great opportunities to network with other STEM professionals while enjoying drinks and appetizers. Location: Tessera Therapeutics, 101 South St., Somerville, MA 02143
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 nov10 Becoming the She-ro in Your Life In this seminar, you’ll learn how to embrace the power of your mind to shape your career to create the life you want. You’ll learn how to break free of indecision, fear, and disarm your inner critic to work and live intentionally. In particular, you will draft a plan to ensure your career goals are created to align with a life of meaning, joy, and satisfaction. Along the way, this seminar will enable you to define your purpose and solidify a vision of your very best life. Only with this clarity will the right career goals and path materialize for you. Taught by relationship, personal power, and corporate strategy expert Dr. Bridget Cooper (aka, Dr. B), get ready to have your thoughts shifted, calm restored, and power unleashed. Dr. B makes her living rattling people’s cages so they can live, love, and work better. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 dec4 The Promise of Human Possibility: Learn, Adapt, and Grow Amidst Constant Change Many of us are experiencing the most disruptive decade we have faced in our lives to date and feel overwhelmed and unmoored. How do we find clarity and agency amidst disruption and uncertainty? How do we develop, grow, and lead ourselves and others amidst constant change? In this session, led by Julie Jungalwala, you will learn how to do that; you will learn the predictable stages of internal change ('The Terrain of Transition') and the critical adaptive abilities that will enable and sustain your development through ongoing change and disruption. These research-based frameworks are brought to life through inspirational stories of women just like you. Women who are leading themselves and others amidst constant change. It starts with you, creating a renewed sense of purpose, the life that you are here to live, and embracing the greater possibility that lies within all of us - waiting to be unleashed. Participants leave inspired to become architects of their own future, equipped with practical strategies to access the potential of their future self and a customized roadmap to help them get there. Location: Be Biopharma, One Kendall Square, Building 200, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cost: Members: $15; Non-Members: $30 Feb10 Demystifying Compensation: What HR Doesn't Always Share but You Need to Know Understanding how compensation works is essential for making informed career decisions. This session, led by Anushka Arellano, takes a deep dive into the compensation landscape, including salary structures, bonus models, equity (stock options and RSUs), Total Rewards, and non-monetary benefits. You’ll gain an insider perspective on how compensation packages are designed, what employers value, and how to position yourself during an interview process. What You’ll Learn:
Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Coming this winter: Activate Your Strengths and Inner Allies to Navigate Career Challenges Join us for an empowering interactive workshop designed specifically for women in science and technology. Through reflective exercises, you'll discover how to tap into your peak experiences and transform them into a powerful inner ally. This hands-on session will help you identify your core strengths, embody your most confident self, and apply these insights to overcome professional obstacles. Leave with practical tools to navigate self-doubt, career transitions, and workplace challenges with renewed confidence and clarity. What You'll Experience:
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