Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for Fall 2019 events!
Past Events
GW COMPASS April Third Thursday Happy Hour
Come mingle with fellow STEM graduate students for casual networking, food, and drinks!
Location: Froggy Bottom Pub
April 18, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
GW COMPASS Spring Semester Field Trip
Save the date! We will be taking a group of interested graduate students on a field trip to a local place of employment for a morning tour, followed by an afternoon lunch. Options include: USPTO, FDA, NIST
Location: TBD
April 26, 2019
Time TBD
Joint GW COMPASS and GWPA “Research Updates”
Come listen to (or present your own!) research by current GW postdocs and grad students in a low-key and friendly environment. Stay after for pizza, drinks, and casual networking with your peers.
Location: TBD
May 2, 2019
4:00 PM
NIH Office of Intramural Training Career Symposium
Workshops, seminars, industry career talks, and job search skills – what more could you ask for in a career symposium? Meet with fellow GW COMPASS members for lunch at the event.
Location: NIH Natcher Conference Center, Building 45
May 10, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
GW COMPASS Presentation at 2019 AAAS Annual Meeting
This presentation will cover the “dip, dive, plunge” of networking.
Location: The Expo Stage is located in the Expo Hall. After picking up your pass at Registration, take the escalator by the Expo sign. Enter through the doors and make a right, pass through the main room, and the stage will be in the second room through the gray curtained doors.
February 16, 2019
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Elma Levy Career Skills Seminar Series
Come join for the second installment of career development skills, on the topic of networking!
Location: Science and Engineering Hall, 5th Floor, West Wing Kitchenette
February 20, 2019
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
GW Career Services Etiquette Dinner
GW COMPASS is co-hosting an Etiquette Dinner with Career Services, an instructional dining experience that will help you gain the skills to be at ease in social or business settings. Topics covered will include body language and appearance, introductions and proper handshake, interview and electron etiquette, listening and conversation skills, and more.
Location: Marvin Center 309
February 20, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
GW COMPASS February Third Thursday Happy Hour
Come mingle with fellow STEM graduate students for casual networking, food, and drinks!
Location: Froggy Bottom Pub
February 21, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Career Transitions Workshop
Join us for a workshop led by Dr. Chiara Manzini, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology, entitled “Tools for Maximizing Postdoc Success and Career Transitions”, as part of the Science Career and Professional Development (CPD) series.
Location: Ross Hall, Room 602
February 27, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
RSVP to Laura Radville (lradville@gwu.edu)
GW COMPASS GALA
The GALA provides community members with an opportunity to network with representatives from local organizations, gaining insight into the diverse careers available to STEM professionals. Prior to the networking reception, a protocol officer will host a one-hour briefing on networking tips and tricks so that attendees navigate the room with ease. Food and beverages provided. Limited space, registration required on Eventbrite.
Location: Science and Engineering Hall, B1
March 28, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
George Hacks Medical Solutions
Opportunity for graduate students to serve as mentors!
Location: SEH B1
January 26. 2019
2-4pm and 5-7pm (two time-slots available)
GW COMPASS January Third Thursday Happy Hour
Monthly opportunity for STEM graduate students to get together and network – the January theme is BIOTECH!
Location:Froggy Bottom Pub 2021 K St NW,
January 17, 2019
5:00pm – 7:00pm
GW COMPASS January E-Board Meeting
This month’s E-Board meeting is open to members! Join our discussion. Coffee and bagels provided.
Location: SEH 2000
January 15, 2019
9:00am – 10:00am
GW COMPASS Third Thursday Happy Hour – Science Policy Themed!
Location:Froggy Bottom Pub 2021 K St NW,
December 20, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Fall 2018 Field Trip
Location:Children’s National
December 20, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
GW COMPASS & GWUR Panel Event
Location: SEH B1270
November 27, 2018
6:30pm – 7:30pm
GW COMPASS Third Thursday Happy Hour
Location:Froggy Bottom Pub 2021 K St NW
November 15, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Joint GWPA and GW COMPASS LinkedIn Professional Event
“Perfecting Your Profile – Optimizing LinkedIn to Land Your Dream Job”
Sponsored by GW COMPASS & GWPA
Location: Ross Hall Room 602
October 31, 2018
11:00am
Pumpkin Painting Event for Graduate Students
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH 7th Floor
October 29, 2018
6:00pm
4th Annual STEM Symposium
Sponsored by The George Washington University
Location: SEH B1167
October 22, 2018
6:00pm – 9:00pm
GW COMPASS Third Thursday Happy Hour
Location:Froggy Bottom Pub
October 18, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Fall 2018 Career & Internship Fair
Sponsored by The Center for Student Engagement
Location: Charles E. Smith Center
September 28, 2018
11:00am – 3:00pm
September Third Thursday Happy Hour
Sponsored by: GW COMPASS
Location: Froggy Bottom Pub
September 20, 2018
5-7pm
Lunch and Learn with Chenega
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Room #2
September 5, 2018
12:00pm – 1:00pm
4th Annual STEM Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by The George Washington University
Location: SEH 1st Floor Lobby
September 5, 2018
4:00pm – 500pm
Networking Success Secrets
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH 2nd Floor Conference Room
July 18, 2018
11:30am – 12:30pm
NIH Career Symposium
Sponsored by NIH
Location: Natcher Conference Center, Building 45
May 18, 2018
8:30am – 4:15pm
Spring 2018 Site Visit to Janelia Research Campus
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Janelia Research Campus
May 11, 2018
Morning/early afternoon tour
“Spring Regulatory Update and Hot Topics in Clinical Research”
Sponsored by The DC CTSA and GW OVPR
Location: Marvin Center, 3rd Floor Grand Ballroom
May 7, 2018
9am – 4:15pm
SEAS Relaxation BBQ for “De-Stress Week”
Sponsored by SEAS
Location: Tompkins Hall Lawn
May 3, 2018
1pm – 3pm
Career Services Resources for STEM Students
Sponsored by SMHS
Location: Ross Hall, Room 201A
May 1, 2018
12pm – 1pm
RVSP to Laura Radville at lradville@gwu.edu
Alumnus Speaker Event from Google
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH 2990
April 19, 2018
12:00pm – 1:00pm
RSVP Here
April “Third Thursday” Happy Hour
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Tonic
April 19, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Graduate School: Funding & Fellowships
Sponsored by GW
Location: Marvin Center 307
April 19, 2018
4:30pm – 6:00pm
RSVP Here
SEAS Graduate Town Hall
Sponsored by SEAS
Location: SEH 2000B
April 17, 2018
3:30pm – 5:00pm
March for Science Poster Making
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: District House B118
April 11, 2018
3:30pm – 7:00pm
RSVP Here
SEAS Event: “STEM Technical Interview Strategies”
Sponsored by GW SEAS
Location: SEH 2000
March 28, 2018 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Path to Academic Careers: Teaching and Research Statements (TRS)
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH B1220 (Lehman Auditorium)
March 20, 2018 4:00pm – 6:00pm
March “Third Thursday” Happy Hour
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Circa
March 15, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
GW COMPASS March Career Workshop: “Networking at Conferences”
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH B1270
March 15, 2018
4:00pm – 5:00pm
GW COMPASS Mentorship Program Kickoff Event
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: SEH 2000
March 8, 2018
12:00pm – 1:00pm
February “Third Thursday” Happy Hour
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Froggy Bottom Pub (2021 K St NW)
February 15, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
GW COMPASS February Career Workshop: “Informational Interviewing”
Location: SEH B1270
February 15, 2018
4:00om – 5:00pm
Experts from Career Services and Alumni Relations will give short talks on why informational interviews are important, how to conduct them, and who exactly to interview.
January “Third Thursday” Happy Hour: Welcome Back Grad Students!
Sponsored by GW COMPASS
Location: Froggy Bottom Pub (2021 K St NW)
January 18, 2018
5:00pm – 7:00pm
SEAS Careers Open House
Sponsored by GW SEAS
Location: SEH First Floor Lobby
January 18, 2018
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Engineering Networking Resource Fair
Sponsored by GW SEAS
Location: SEH First Floor Lobby
January 18, 2018
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sponsored by
Spring Student Organization FairCenter for Student Engagement
Location: 3rd Floor Marvin Center
January 17, 2018
5:30pm – 7:30pm
GW COMPASS Kick-Off Event
Location: SEH B1167
November 17, 2017
5:00pm – 7:00 pm
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