Upcoming Events2024-2025 Annual Theme: Grit, Growth, Gratitude
The journey of a woman, especially professionally, is an ever-evolving experience that, while integrated in the world, is still very unique to each of us. Women strive to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and pave the way for future generations through their careers. This journey entails embracing and representing grit, growth, and gratitude. For many women, particularly in the STEM industries, grit means tackling challenges head-on. Through grit and determination to continue the journey, women embody an infinite growth ability. Professionally, growth is not just about accumulating knowledge but also about evolving as individuals and as leaders. This means seeking out opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and continuous education. This the mission that WEST seeks to fill, and one of the many facets of the WEST community that our members love. As women grow, we reflect on the grit, growth, support, and opportunities required to get where we are, and embrace gratitude. For WEST, gratitude extends past the individual journey and leads us to generously give back to the community that has empowered us. After much reflection, as well as looking ahead to the future, these tenets, grit, growth, and gratitude, have been selected as WEST’s Annual Theme for 2024-2025. July9 Conversations, Connection, & Embracing the Power of Your Voice Join Latinos in Bio and WEST (Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology) for an evening of networking and empowerment. Enjoy an impactful keynote with Executive & Leadership Coach Ilhiana Rojas who will empower us to learn, lead and elevate through Embrace the Power of Your Voice. Then stay and enjoy appetizers and drinks with Portal Pours. During the keynote, you'll discover how to harness the strength of your voice as a tool for self-advocacy, influence, and impact, from the boardroom to everyday conversations. Learn to navigate rooms with confidence, build strategic networks that amplify your visibility, and lead with a voice that inspires action. Because when you embrace your voice, you don’t just change your story—you open doors for others to rise with you. Location: Portal Innovations at Southline Labs, 135 William T Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA, 02125
Cost: Free to All July16 Game Night Social: Laughter, Fun, & Connection Celebrate summer with an evening of fun, connection, and community. WEST will be hosting a board and card game night. This is your opportunity to meet other STEM professionals, have a few snacks, and play some games. WEST will even offer lessons on some fun games you may not have played yet like Euchre, Telestrations, Blank Slate, and Uno. WEST will provide many games and you can bring your favorite game. We’ll also unveil WEST’s new annual theme and share upcoming opportunities to get involved. In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled as it is an outdoor venue. Location: One Kendall Square, Building 200, LaunchLabs Patio, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Members: $0; Non-Members: $10 July23 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: HR, Talent, and Learning & Development In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new challenges and opportunities at every bend. Life-long careers in one sector or one company are becoming a rarity as new technologies and shifting social norms disrupt traditional careers. Both employers and employees are seeking more diversity of experience, lifestyle flexibility and alternative paths. This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free July29 Unlocking Mental Fitness: How to Stress Less and Focus More In this engaging session, you'll discover how to strengthen your mental fitness — your capacity to handle life’s challenges with greater ease and clarity. Drawing on powerful insights from neuroscience and Positive Intelligence (PQ), Melissa O'Hara will share practical strategies to help you:
If you're ready to feel more energized, focused, and in control, this session will give you simple tools to get started. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Aug6 Deep Work in a Distracted World: Skills to Sharpen Your Focus In our world of constant notifications, endless emails, and overflowing to-do lists, the ability to focus has become incredibly challenging, risking our ability to achieve our most important goals. In his book Deep Work, Cal Newport explores how we can cultivate sustained concentration in the face of these challenges. Join our interactive 60-minute virtual discussion where we'll explore Newport's four strategies for enhanced productivity:
Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Aug17 WEST Dynamic Pod Mentoring - Application Deadline Kick start your development with a 1:1 goal setting session, training, and mentor stories. Then, each of the following two-hour virtual sessions features core pods, flex pods, and networking.
Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $100, Non-Members: $200 Aug28 Hacks to Your Dream Job Job hunting and preparing for interviews can feel a bit like a guessing game. What types of jobs can you look for, what kinds of jobs should you be looking for? Should you be using a recruiter? When you do land an interview, what are companies looking for? How can you stand out from the other candidates?
These are the questions that Jobgini is here to answer! In her upcoming event, Hacks to Your Dream Job, Gunjan Kuthiala will take a deep-dive look into how to be found by a recruiter, use their guidance to apply for the right jobs, and what preparations will make you stand out as a candidate. In this workshop we will:
Location: Lab Central, 700 Main St., North, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Members: $10, Non-Members: $20 Sept10 SuperPowers in Action What Happens Here? Our MIND SHIFT℠ methodology turns a risk-averse mind into an innovation ally by empowering participants to:
Location: Alexandria Real Estate, 400 North Beacon St., Engine Room, Watertown, MA
Cost: Members: $15, Non-Members: $30 sept11 WEST Dynamic Pod Mentoring - First Session Kick start your development with a 1:1 goal setting session, training, and mentor stories. Then, each of the following two-hour virtual sessions features core pods, flex pods, and networking.
The dates of the program are 9/11, 9/25, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, and 12/11. All session will be via Zoom 6-8pm ET. Currently open to WEST members only. Location: Zoom
Cost: Members: $100, Non-Members: $200 Sep16 Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking - Breaking Traditional Career Boundaries in Biopharma Communications This panel is designed to help you think about your career path and the different options that are open to you. The panel will have an informational interview type feel with panelists sharing their career paths, a look at what their job entails, transferrable skills for those looking to make a change, tips for uncovering opportunities, advice for others, and how to make brave leaps. Location: Zoom
Cost: Free to All oct2 Tantalizing Technical Talks: How to Make Complex & Bland Topics Captivating & Compelling When you join me in this talk, you will receive methods that I’ve shared in training over 30,000 career professionals in 30 cities internationally so you can influence with impact. In this fun and interactive session, you will:
Location: Lab Central, 700 Main St., North, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Members: $5; Non-Members: $15 Oct22 25th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Event 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 Equities Inc., 600/700 One Kendall Square, Atrium, Cambridge, MA
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