Empower 2022: Finding Yourself in Science

Get involved, expand your network, and build communication skills at the 17th annual Empower conference on

Saturday, February, 5th 2022, 8:30AM – 5PM EST, via Zoom

Click on the flyer to register or visit www.tinyurl.com/GWISEmpower2022 to register!

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What is Empower (formerly known as Voices)?

Empower is a networking and professional development conference hosted annually by the State College Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) for students, post-docs, faculty, and professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fields.

Since 2005, Empower conferences have provided participants with opportunities to interact with others from different backgrounds and experiences, as well as provide them with information to help achieve their academic goals and have a successful work-life balance. Participants have the opportunity to find out how various individuals in the STEM fields handle their education, career, and personal life through discussions about ideas, successes, and struggles with each other. There are several types of sessions throughout the day: breakout, speaker, and keynote. Breakouts are interactive sessions typically paired with small group discussions or activities. Speakers are sessions from a speaker to share various stories, experiences, and advice with attendees. The keynote address is our marquee address, used to bring together the theme and underlying message each year.

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Previous Conferences

Empower 2021

Quotes from Empower 2021 Attendees:

“The speakers and facilitators did a great job of practicing what they preached, and incorporated community and audience participation into their sessions.”

“The small group conversations I got to have with others were really nice. Speakers were also diverse and gave impactful talks. This conference left me feeling energized!”

“The conference allowed me to frame the work and career I hope to have again, as the time I have to think about this is limited during the pandemic. I also was re-empowered knowing that the path I take is mine, and I am the one to lead it.”

“SO glad I attended! It went above and beyond my expectations, and really renewed my faith in good and respectful people, and how much support I have as a woman in STEM.”

“I am so glad I attended! I was able to use my voice in the digital space and learn about other people’s perspectives in life. This conference also affirmed my voice and my lived-in experience to keep going in my degree.”

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Do you want to get involved with Empower?

Empower 2022 will be here before we know it! If you are interested in joining the Empower committee, contact our co-chair (Maggie Hernandez, mzh235@psu.edu).