2009 MASS AWIS MENTORING CIRCLE PROGRAM

Our 2009 program kicks off this week..we are looking for both Mentors and Mentees.  The Mentoring program will run from September, 2009 to May, 2010.

To participate as a Mentee you must be a MASS AWIS member (join at www.awis.org), be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation in September (date TBD) and you must fill out the Mentee survey—LINK TO 2009 MENTEE SURVEY.

To participate as a Mentor, we request that you fill out a brief survey for mentors—LINK TO 2009 MENTOR SURVEY.

 

The surveys will remain active until July 31rst.  No further applications will be accepted after that date.

 

For questions or more information see our website www.mass-awis.org or contact the mentoring committee at info@...

 

A mentoring circle is a collection of mentoring relationships that meets together on a regular basis for an agreed upon length of time. The group’s primary purpose is to help mentees accomplish two tasks:

1. Set important development goals

2. Build competence and character to reach those goals

The group exchanges experiences, challenges, and opportunities for the purpose of enhancing self-confidence, communication skills, leadership practices, and commitment to one’s career.                     

The AWIS Mentoring Circles have been designed to:

·         Provide an opportunity for members to meet in open, candid and interactive forums to share and benefit from common interests and needs

·         Help members develop a network of business contacts and resources

·         Encourage learning and the exchange of information and ideas between peers and senior to executive level individuals

·         Foster growth and self-development

 

 

Upcoming AWIS Event!!

Choosing a lab: tips and advice on how to select a lab, with AWIS, June 16

Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 190 Longwood Ave, Boston

Tuesday, June 16, 5:30-8:30 PM

Please join MASS-AWIS and GWIS for a discussion on choosing a graduate and post-doctoral lab. Choosing the right research lab can be one of the most important decisions of a scientist's professional life. Come to learn about the simple rules for selecting the perfect lab and how to get what you want (and need) from Graduate School once you join a lab. Feel free to bring questions for the Q&A session after the presentations.

Featured speakers:

Joanne Kamens, PhD - Director of Discovery, RXi Pharmaceuticals, Worcester, MA

Sharotka Simon, PhD - Post-doctoral fellow, Brandeis University, MA

Register at: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=182421