Announcing the 2008-2009

MASS AWIS MENTORING CIRCLE PROGRAM

We need mentors and mentees—sign up now!

“I encourage the reader to look to others for support in professional and personal endeavors.  I have witnessed women successfully help one another work through dilemmas and celebrate accomplishments through the dynamics of group instruction.  This book is about the power of not trying to go it alone.”

-Ellen Daniell, Every Other Thursday:  Stories and Strategies from Successful Women Scientists

www.mass-awis.org

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL BOOK EVENT TO KICK OFF THE PROGRAM:

AWIS Book club - "Every Other Thursday" by Ellen Daniell

Tuesday April 1st, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

BIDMC Research North, 99 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

Register here - http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=153872

Link to the book on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Thursday-Strategies-Successful/dp/0300113234

The conference room at BIDMC Research North is located at 99 Brookline Avenue, almost across from Fenway Park. The entrance is on Overland Street, which is off of Brookline Avenue. There is street parking available on both Brookline Avenue and Beacon Street as well as parking behind the building ($10). BIDMC Research North is accessible by the T with the two nearest stops being Kenmore Square Green Line and Longwood Medical Area D Line stops.

 

  More Information:

·         We are looking for Mentors—Help us recruit!

o   Mentoring others is a valuable way to increase your leadership skills—share your experience with others and get a huge benefit.

·         Mentoring will take place in groups of 4-6 women with at least one Mentor/Coordinator

·         Time commitment will be 2-6 hours per month over an 8 month period (Sept 2008-April 2009)

How to join the MASS AWIS Mentoring Circle Program

·         You must be a MASS AWIS chapter member to participate as a Mentee, student rates are available

o   Join MASS AWIS on the national AWIS website: www.awis.org

·         You must apply online by filling out the Mentor or Mentee surveys.  Here are the links:

o   Survey for potential MENTEES

o   Survey for potential MENTORS

·         For information on joining our email list or for other questions email:  info@...

What is an AWIS Mentoring Circle?

A Mentoring Circle is a small group of women scientists committed to meeting regularly and supporting one another with advice, support and information.  Each circle will consist of 3-5 peers and be coordinated and supported by at least one more experienced mentor.

Who will be in my circle?

The MASS AWIS mentoring committee will review submitted surveys and match you with a circle based on interest, career goals, geography and other factors.

What will we talk about?

The group will decide how it wants to handle the schedule, but MASS AWIS will provide you with a sourcebook of ideas and articles to help start conversation.  Once you get started—we don’t think you’ll have trouble finding things to talk about!  All participants should be willing to give and get professional and personal support from other talented women in the scientific community.

Are we just going to sit around and complain?

NO!!  The mentoring circle is a mechanism for sharing frustrations with peers but the focus is on career growth and problem solving in a supportive environment.  Your mentor will help guide you and promote productive discussions.

Is it going to be fun? Absolutely.  You will make new close connections with women who share your concerns, interests and values.