# Stern Women’s Forum ![Alumnae gather at the Stern Women's Forum launch event](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/2024-11/25-0148_178.jpg?h=cb151d6c&itok=gVSRDi3L) Alumni Groups ## Stern Women's Forum The Stern Women’s Forum champions gender equity and leadership across the Stern alumni community. [Join an upcoming event](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-events/events/events) --- The Stern Women’s Forum (SWF) is a leadership initiative that supports Stern alumnae at every stage of their personal and professional journeys through impactful programming, networking, and community engagement. We promote, support, and inspire alumnae while fostering meaningful connections across the Stern community. Everyone is welcome to join, learn, grow, and collaborate. ## Ways to Get Involved [ ![Alumni gather at a Stern Women's Forum event](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2025-09/54376843427_46450c1441_o.png.webp?itok=rD4bn3Bk) ](https://go.alumni.nyu.edu/Stern-Preference-Center.html) [## Sign Up for the Newsletter ](https://go.alumni.nyu.edu/Stern-Preference-Center.html)The quarterly newsletter shares upcoming events, alumnae life and career updates, features on women faculty in the news, and more. [Opt-in to Receive Emails](https://go.alumni.nyu.edu/Stern-Preference-Center.html) [See the Latest Issue](https://go.alumni.nyu.edu/Stern-Womens-Forum_Stern-Womens-Forum-June-2025-Issue-2.html) [ ![Alumnae gather at a Stern event](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-07/53232026245_08bb865030_o_0.jpg.webp?itok=bz90OM4F) ](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-events/events/events) [## Attend an Event ](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-events/events/events)Join an upcoming event to connect with the alumnae community. [Find Upcoming SWF Events ](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-events/events/events) [Learn More about Alumni Events](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-events) [ ![swf cbhr panel](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2025-08/swf_cbhr_panel_2_0.jpg.webp?itok=djupdIo8) ](https://violetnetwork.nyu.edu/hub/stern/groups/stern-womens-forum/about) [## Join the Stern Network Group ](https://violetnetwork.nyu.edu/hub/stern/groups/stern-womens-forum/about)Connect with the Stern alumnae community on *Stern Network*, the online networking and engagement platform. [Join SWF on Stern Network](https://violetnetwork.nyu.edu/hub/stern/groups/stern-womens-forum/about) [Learn More about Stern Network](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-resources-benefits/stern-network) ## Faculty in the News [ ![Shan Ge](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2023-10/sge.jpg.webp?itok=v2ETcleJ) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/how-climate-change-making-insurance-and-mortgages-tougher-deal) [## Professor Shan Ge ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/how-climate-change-making-insurance-and-mortgages-tougher-deal)In the paper titled, [“Climate Risk, Insurance Premiums, and the Effects on Mortgages,”](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4992281) NYU Stern Professor [Shan Ge](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/shan-ge) and co-authors Stephanie Johnson (Rice University) and Nitzan Tzur-Ilan (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas) explore how higher insurance costs due to climate change-induced natural disasters impact the ability for people to pay their mortgage. [Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/how-climate-change-making-insurance-and-mortgages-tougher-deal) [ ![Petra Moser](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-11/pmoser.jpg.webp?itok=RyGYMimU) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/stars-shadows-unpacking-socioeconomic-disparities-scientific-recognition) [## Professor Petra Moser ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/stars-shadows-unpacking-socioeconomic-disparities-scientific-recognition)In the paper titled, [“Inequality in Science: Who Becomes a Star?,”](https://www.nber.org/papers/w33063#:~:text=Using%20detailed%20data%20on%20job,between%20childhood%20SES%20and%20stardom.) NYU Stern Professor [Petra Moser](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/petra-moser) and co-author Anna Airoldi investigate how a person’s socioeconomic status (SES) during childhood can influence their chances to participate and be successful in science, known as becoming a “star” scientist. [Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/stars-shadows-unpacking-socioeconomic-disparities-scientific-recognition) [ ![Professor Priya Raghubir](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-12/professor_priya_raghubir.png.webp?itok=WWsmtGLz) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/hidden-influences-behind-our-habits) [## Professor Priya Raghubir ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/hidden-influences-behind-our-habits)In the chapter titled, [“Maladaptive Consumption Conceptual Identification Model,”](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-60199-6_11#Sec11) from the book [*Maladaptive Consumer Behavior*](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-60199-6), NYU Stern Professor [Priya Raghubir](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/priya-raghubir) develops a conceptual model arguing that the manner in which consumers self-report their consumption behaviors can be influenced by contextual clues (such as cultural or family background, or social group), as well as self-perception. [Read More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/faculty-research/hidden-influences-behind-our-habits) ## In the Press Stern Women's Forum Makes Headlines [ ![The cover image for Stern Chats](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2024-12/498fcdc3-f525-4b69-a891-c69fc637e9a7.jpg.webp?itok=m5vojMej) ](https://linktr.ee/sternchats) [## Stern Chats ](https://linktr.ee/sternchats)To mark the launch of the Stern Women's Forum, Stern Chats hosted a special podcast episode featuring two powerhouse Stern alumnae in venture capital: **Kange Kaneene (MBA ’11)** and **Sasha Levyn (MBA ’22)**. [Listen to the Episode](https://linktr.ee/sternchats) [ ![Stern alumnae gather at The Bowery Hotel for a fireside chat with Adriana Alcântara (GSAS MA ’00) and Susan Jurevics (MBA ’92)](/sites/default/files/styles/866w_x_540h/public/2025-05/54382916674_be95469142_o_1.jpg.webp?itok=vuWATOVF) ](https://www.ft.com/content/e6beba18-c2f4-4655-b12c-0ea835e90d68) [## Financial Times ](https://www.ft.com/content/e6beba18-c2f4-4655-b12c-0ea835e90d68)NYU Stern Executive Board member **Susan Jurevics (MBA ’96)** and Stern Women's Forum were highlighted in an article by the *Financial Times* that underscores the importance of intentional programming to promote women’s professional growth. [Read the Article](https://www.ft.com/content/e6beba18-c2f4-4655-b12c-0ea835e90d68) ![Alumnae gather at the Stern Women's Forum launch event](/sites/default/files/styles/640w_x_535h/public/2024-12/54154119808_143fba8a8c_o.jpg.webp?itok=aQwpqbrM) Stern Women's Forum ## Highlights from the Launch Check out highlights from the Stern Women's Forum launch at Chief. [Read More](/portal-partners/alumni/alumni-news-profiles/news/nyu-stern-kicks-stern-womens-forum) [See Photos](https://www.flickr.com/photos/sternalumni/albums/72177720322083299) ---