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REMINDER--
This week MASS Association of Women in Science Event will host a Networking and Social event at the Boston Museum of Science. Members and Non-Members are welcome. Remember that AWIS events and chapter memberships are open to women and men of all ages and experiences!
PLEASE RSVP IF POSSIBLE TO JOANNE NIEWOOD OR ROSA MELENDEZ, THERE ARE STILL A FEW TICKETS LEFT.
You can still attend if you don't RSVP, but if you haven't responded yet, we can't guarantee a seat in the auditurium (should be ok though)...
joanne.niewood@... or rmelendez@...
Wednesday, January 25, 2006, Meet at 6:00 PM in the Café area for networking--Concert begins at 7:00 PM
Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, MA
$10 (includes dessert reception) and parking $5 (flat fee) after 5 PM. Limited additional seating in a separate theater with simulcast projection of the event will be available for free if you don't get a seat inside...please RSVP so we can reserve tickets.
Music & The Invasion of Technology--Composers Evan Ziporyn (Bang On A Can and Gamelan Galak Tika) and Christine Southworth (the robot opera Zap!) will premiere new works for robots and humans, on western and traditional Balinese instruments. Joined by Blake Newman on bass, Todd Reynolds on violin, Eddie Whalen on guitar, and Gamelan Galak Tika. Following the performance, they will discuss how technology influences the musical experience for composers, performers and listeners.
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Other Events and Announcements: SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS ON MANY GREAT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
-Funding Opportunity: AWIS Pre-doctoral Awards
-JOIN AWIS to get the WASHINGTON WIRE
-The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) annual award for a woman who has worked for gender equity in science
-Women's Technology Program, summer program for high school girls
-Interviewing Skills Workshop, Jan 30
-HGWISE Presents: A scientific work-life balance panel, Feb 1
-Networking 101 - January 27, 2006
-GSAS HARVARD Biotechnolocy club, new member meeting - January 24, 2006
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-AWIS 2006 Pre-doctoral Awards
About 5-10 AWIS graduate fellowships in the amount of $1,000 are awarded each year. The four memorial awards are: (1) Amy Lutz Rechel Award, for an
outstanding graduate student in the field of plant biology, (2) Luise Meyer-Schutzmeister Award, for an outstanding graduate student in physics, (3) Ruth Satter Award, for an outstanding graduate student who interrupted her education for at least three years to raise a family, and (4) the Diane H. Russell Award, for an outstanding graduate student in the field of biochemistry or pharmacology. AWIS may also award Citations of Merit ($300). The deadline for receipt by AWIS of completed pre-doctoral applications is January 26, 2006.
For more information please see http://www.awis.org/careers/edfoundation.html#graduate
-AWIS Washington Wire--The AWIS wire is oneof the benefits of AWIS membership...keep up to date with news and issues in the media that relate to women and science! See below for an example of recent topics.
Government
"House Speaker Schedules Feb. 1 Vote for FY 2006 Budget Reconciliation Bill
Education
Gender Does Not Restrain Students
Women in Science Weigh Lab-vs.-Life Goals
Melinda Gates Gives $5 Million to Alma Mater
Gender
Blow to Gender Equity: NCAA Rescinds Scholarship Increases in Women's Sports
University Receives $1.2 Million to Study Women in Science Networks
Women in Science, Engineering: U-M Makes ADVANCE Permanent
Careers
Still Seeking Parity
Health
Radiation Implants for Breast Cancer Patients
"National Day of Dance" to Promote Heart Health
International
Kaiser Jamil Elected New President of TWOWS
South Korea Strips Hwang of Honors
-The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) annual award
This is an annual award of $5,000 to recognize an individual whose efforts have encouraged the advancement of girls and women in the natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science and technology. Maria Mitchell (1818 1889) was America's first woman astronomer and first woman astronomy professor. The MMA believes that a significant legacy left by Maria Mitchell was the vision and quality of education she gave to her students. The women she trained during her twenty three years at Vassar College went on to make enduring contributions to the progress of women in all fields of science. Teacher, mentor, role model - Maria Mitchell epitomized the full measure of what a woman scientist could be. Were she with us today, her remarkable energies would surely be focused on academic and social reform, and career advancement opportunities for women in science.
AWARD GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY
The Women in Science Award of the Maria Mitchell Association will recognize an individual who has worked to increase the participation of girls and/or women in science and mathematics.
To be considered for the Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award an individual must:
Demonstrate consistent leadership and support for the advancement of girls and women in the fields of natural and physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science or technology or
Be someone who served as a mentor, role model or key player in a program designed specifically to encourage and advance girls and women in the fields of science, mathematics and technology or
Work to stimulate change in the social conditioning of girls and women with regard to science, mathematics and technology.
Be a U.S. citizen
Nomination deadline: February 28, 2006 (postmark date). Nomination forms are available on our website: www.mmo.org.
-Women's Technology Program, summer program for high school girls
The Women 's Technology Program at MIT is a 4-week summer residence program to introduce high school girls to electrical engineering and computer science. If you know a girl who is currently a high school junior who demonstrates math and science ability and an interest in finding out about EECS, please encourage her to visit our website for more information and for an application form (applications are due Feb 3, 2005) http://www.mit.edu Our classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of women MIT PhD candidates and undergraduates. The full-time academic program includes hands-on experiments and team-based projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and mat hematics. No prior experience in computer programming, physics, or electrical engineering is expected, but applicants typically have strong academic records, especially in math and science.
-Interviewing Skills Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Want to learn good interviewing skills from actual interviewers, recruiters, and research scientists in industry science? Then join your fellow graduate students and postdocs on Monday, January 30, 2006 for a workshop featuring recruiters and industry scientists from the local Boston area. The Interviewing Skills for Scientists and Technical Professionals workshop is sponsored by the MIT Careers Office, MIT Postdoctoral Advisory Council, MIT Graduate Student Council, and is brought to you by ScienceCareers.org. The panel will be moderated by ScienceCareers.org's Garth A Fowler, Ph.D. For information and registration:<http://scien_and_technical_professionals >
-HGWISE Presents: A scientific work-life balance panel.
From Ballroom to Babies: the challenges and rewards of achieving work-life balance from graduate school and beyond
Wednesday, February 1, 2006, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Harvard University, Dudley House Common Room
Four to five women at various stages of academic science careers will share their experiences balancing career and personal life. Talks will be followed by a question and answer session and end with socializing over snacks.
-NETWORKING 101
Michele Ayan: President & Founder of 180 Global Marteting
Harvard Medical School Quadrangle, Cannon Room, Boston, Massachusetts, January 27, 2006: 4-6pm, location TBD
CONTACT EMAIL: fiermama@...
Networking, it's one of those topics you hear about no matter what field you're in, even medicine and science. Most people acknowledge that networking plays a key role in building a successful career in both industry and academia.
However, just what networking is and how it can be accomplished remains a mystery for many people, especially in an industry setting. As a result, most of us do not give networking much thought until suddenly we find ourselves searching for our next (or first) career move, sitting at home with our rolodex (if we have one) and wondering "Who do I call now?"
Michele Ayan, of 180 Global Marketing, will give an interactive seminar on the "Do's and Don'ts" of networking. Topics will include: how to get started, building and maintaining your network, as well as some advanced networking techniques.
Michele Ayan is the President and Founder of 180 Global Marketing, a marketing firm dedicated to driving the success of its clients. Ms. Ayan has over 10 years of Professional Marketing experience. Before launching her consulting practice, Michele served as the Director of Marketing of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP, a leading global law firm that serves emerging growth companies and the venture capital and private equity communities that finance them.
-GSAS HARVARD BIOTECHNOLOGY CLUB NEW MEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, January 24th, 2006, 4:00 PM
Harvard Medical School: NRB, Room 217, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA
CONTACT EMAIL: patrick@... (please RSVP)
The GSAS Harvard Biotechnology Club aims to expose its members to diverse professions that have risen around scientific research. Whether you are a student, post-doc, professor or budding entrepreneur, our goal is to introduce you to career opportunities outside of academia. There is no better way to learn about these opportunities than to help organize one of our events and work face-to-face with leaders in various biotech-related sectors.
Please join us at our new members meeting and learn how to become more involved. Food and refreshments will be provided. No academic affiliation is required for membership.
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