be INSPIRED stay MOTIVATED grow PASSIONATE
February 23, 2019 @ I Hotel, UIUC
ABOUT
weSTEM (Women Empowered in STEM) is a one-day conference designed to inspire and connect current and aspiring STEM leaders. It was started in 2013 by the Graduate Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) at the University of Illinois.
Invited speakers will share experience and insight from their diverse career paths following a graduate degree in STEM. The conference features lectures, workshops, and breakout sessions that showcase successful career paths of women and men in STEM, and facilitate the discussion of topics unique to the graduate student experience.
WESTEM 2019 Program:
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Opening and closing keynote addresses
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Dual-track seminar sessions
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Breakout sessions
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Dual-track panel discussions
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Corporate and professional networking opportunities
REGISTER TODAY
Registration for weSTEM 2019 is now open! Sign up today. Please contact smschra2@illinois.edu with any questions.
SPEAKERS
Check out the confirmed 2019 speakers.
SPONSOR WESTEM 2019
Join us this year for our flagship initiative to inspire and motivate brilliant young women in STEM! With your sponsorship, you’ll gain unique recruiting access to the nation’s top graduate women in engineering.
SPONSOR BENEFITS
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Recognition in the conference program
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Recognition on weSTEM website and social media
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Direct communication with Illinois GradSWE members via weekly email newsletter (up to 5 times per year)
Platinum - $5000
Sponsors GradSWE, the weSTEM welcome reception, a table during the keynote sessions, and a booth at the Networking Fair. Includes registration for up to 2 participants for the entire conference and an e-book of attendee resumes.
Gold - $2000
Sponsors a table during the keynote sessions and a booth at the Networking Fair. Includes registration for up to 2 participants for the entire conference and an e-book of attendee resumes.
Silver - $1000
Sponsors a table during the keynote sessions and a booth at the Networking Fair. Includes registration for up to 2 participants for the Networking Fair and an e-book of attendee resumes.
Bronze - $500
Sponsors a booth at the Networking Fair or a GradSWE lunch. Includes registration for up to 1 participant for the Networking Fair and an e-book of attendee resumes.
weSTEM Table - $250
Sponsors a table during the keynote sessions or a GradSWE lunch.
Contact Whitney Sinclair (gradswe-funding@illinois.edu) if you are interested in sponsoring weSTEM 2019.