The most wonderful time of the year is here, and CBE Women is thrilled to bring back our beloved Holiday Party!  Mark your calendars for a festive evening of fun, laughter, and holiday magic on December 13, 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm, in Olin Hall, Room 218.

 Come spread the cheer and get into the holiday spirit with us! There will be snacks to fuel the festivities and plenty of creative moments to make this a celebration to remember.

 Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Get ready for a spooktacular time! CBE Women is thrilled to invite you to our Pumpkin Carving Event on October 30th, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Graduate Lounge (Olin Hall 218). Join us for an evening packed with creativity, festive fun, and mouth-watering pumpkin pie! Plus, you’ll have the chance to show off your carving skills and win awesome prizes for the best pumpkins.

To make sure we have enough pumpkins and pie for everyone, please RSVP by Wednesday, October 25th, 2024, using the form below:
https://forms.gle/BGCfc3dsJpDNXvs69

We can’t wait to celebrate with you, see you there!

We are thrilled to announce that CBE Women will be hosting our highly anticipated annual fruit-picking event on Saturday, September 21st, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the beautiful Indian Creek Farm, just a short 2-mile trip from campus. This is the perfect time of year to embrace the fall season, as Indian Creek Farm offers a vibrant selection of fresh, local produce. Each attendee will receive 2 pounds of free fruit along with delicious, complimentary donuts to enjoy! Whether you’re a returning student or new to the department, this event is a fantastic opportunity to mingle, relax, and make new connections in a fun, laid-back environment. It’s a great way to welcome our new students to the CBE department and strengthen our community.

Everyone is warmly invited to attend! Please register using this link by Monday, September 16th. When registering, be sure to indicate if you’ll need a ride to the farm or if you’re able to offer one, so we can coordinate transportation for everyone. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—we can’t wait to see you there!

Jacob Belding: It was great meeting Prof. Henderson over breakfast – I really enjoyed learning about the work he is doing and hearing about his own story as well. Even though our areas of research might not seem related at first glance, we found common ground in our interest in clever graphical representations of high-dimensional data. And it was also great just to share a good meal with a really nice person!

Belen Sotomayor: It was a wonderful meeting where we learned that introducing kids to STEM early can make a big difference in their lives and academic journeys. We also shared our own stories, got inspired to make a positive impact in the STEM community—whether in academics or beyond!