WATCH for publicity for our January 30 AWIS Event--Leadership Workshop
Event--Exploring Your Career Options.
Details to follow very soon--save the date!

_MARK YOUR CALENDARS--MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH--Annual AWIS __Women in
Science Networking Breakfast and Workshop_
As part of the AAAS conference in Boston this year, National AWIS and
MASS AWIS will co-host this annual special event. Please join us for a
morning of great speakers, panel discussion and meet Women scientist
from around the country--save the date!

Here are some upcoming events in the area.
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_Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (WEST) Event_
You are invited to the annual WEST holiday party to be held at the
British Consulate in Cambridge on January 17th
The WEST celebration will provide excellent opportunities for:
* Getting to know the WEST community
* Enjoying delicious food
* Being entertained and informed
This event is designed for men and women who want to learn more about
WEST, network with colleagues, have fun, and celebrate women,
entrepreneurship, science and technology.
Entertainment includes stand-up comedy by Sumedha Bahri who is a patent
attorney at Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds by day, and an aspiring
and talented humorist at night. There will also be formal and informal
networking opportunities.
Thursday, January 17, 2007 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Location: British Consulate, One Memorial Drive, Suite 1500, Cambridge
Cost: Advance registration is $30 for WEST members, $45 for non-members.
TO REGISTER see www.westorg.org
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_The Boston Chapter of the HBA (Healthcare Businesswomen's Association)_
is pleased to invite you to an evening program--January 15, 2008
Diary of a Leader Featuring
Cathy Kerzner. Senior Vice President & General Manager
Women's Healthcare Business, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
HBA 2007 President
Please join us in an evening program entitled “Diary of a Leader” with
Cathy Kerzner, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Women’s
Healthcare Business, Wyeth, Pharmaceuticals and the 2007 President of
the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Cathy Kerzner will share her
reflections and milestones in her professional and personal life, advice
on practical leadership tips on how to successfully navigate the
corporate ladder, and highlight strategies for balancing work and
personal life.
5:30-6:30 Registration and Networking
6:30-6:45 Welcome and Opening Remarks
6:45 -8:00 Keynote Speaker
8:00 -8:30 Networking Sessions
Location : Hotel MIT, 20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
A parking garage is located adjacent to Hotel MIT
Event Fees HBA Members: $40.00, Non-Members: $60.00
Pre-registration for this event is highly recommended!
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.hbanet.org
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_The 12th EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR_
February 1, 2008: Panel discussion: "Internationalization of European research
- Competition versus collaboration"
February 2, 2008: MIT: CAREER FAIR DAY and presentations
February 3-4, 2008 Marriott Hotel, Cambridge: interviews for selected candidates
Representatives of European companies will be recruiting for permanent positions
and internships worldwide. In addition to this, major European universities and
research institutions will participate to promote European science and
technology.
All areas of research and study are welcome! Graduate students, professional
degrees and post-docs are especially encouraged to apply.
In honor of the European Career Fair at MIT, which will have a strong S&T
component this year,
the European Commission, together with the MIT International Science and
Technology Initiatives
(MISTI), will host a panel discussion on the Internationalization of European
research.
Speakers from the top echelons of the public and private research enterprise
from both
sides of the Atlantic will offer analyses. The event will be of relevance to all
with an
interest in European scientific policy and research and those considering a
research career
or collaboration in Europe. It will take place on the afternoon of
February 1 at MIT (exact time, location and speakers TBA) and will be followed
by a reception.
We look forward to seeing you!
Dr. Katrin Arnold and Dr. Sven Loebrich
European Career Fair 2008 Chairs
February 2-4, 2008 at MIT
www.euro-career.com career@...

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_MIT Women in Math Conference_
The MIT Department of Mathematics is pleased to announce our Women in
Math Conference. The conference will be held at MIT on April 12 and 13,
2008. Not only do we hope you can join us, but ask that you encourage
other women, particularly students, who are interested in mathematics to
attend. Traveling support is available for some selected
undergraduate, graduate students, postdocs and junior researchers.
For more details regarding the conference, please see our website:
http://www-math.mit.edu/womeninmath/index.html or contact Claire Wallace
at 617-253-7948.