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.

 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 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@...

Who can be a mentor?

Anyone who is willing to help guide the group…it could be a post-doc guiding grad students, a young faculty member guiding post-docs or industry scientists, an industry person guiding those wanting to enter this field…you can be a mentor and mentee!

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.