AWIS-CAC is currently recruiting volunteers to help with a variety of different initiatives within our organization. All are welcome! We are currently looking for help in areas such as :
Event planning (i.e career development panels, speed networking, skill development workshops, events promoting diversity in STEM, our annual award ceremony, etc.)
Interviewing, writing, and editing for our Scientist of the Month series
Recording and editing our Innovators & Motivators podcast
Are you interested in volunteering for AWIS-CAC? We’d love to hear from you! E-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information about volunteer opportunities!
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming. The next meeting will be on Monday, October 30th, starting at 7:00 PM CT. Join using this Zoom link!
Can’t make the meeting but want to ask the board a question or propose a suggestion? E-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com!
AWIS-CAC is currently seeking nominations for our annual Innovator & Motivator Awards. In order to recognize the achievements of individuals at both early and mid-senior career stages, each award can include two winners, one from each career stage. Nominations are open to non-AWIS members and self-nominations!
A woman scientist with innovative contributions to fields of science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine (STEMM)
Geographically located within Illinois
AWIS membership is not required
Must be no more than 10 years from the date of highest degree earned to be considered Early Career
Anything beyond 10 years from the highest degree earned is considered Mid-Senior Career
Motivator Award Criteria:
An individual with demonstrated service, support, and mentorship of women in science, technology, engineering, math, or medicine (STEMM)
Geographically located within Illinois
AWIS membership is not required
Must be no more than 10 years from the date of highest degree earned to be considered Early Career
Anything beyond 10 years from the highest degree earned is considered Mid-Senior Career
If needed, Winners will be chosen by a vote taken by AWIS-CAC chapter members after evaluating all submitted nominations and selecting top nominations by the AWIS Chicago Executive Board.
Presentation of the awards will take place this fall at the annual AWIS-CAC Awards & Networking Event. Details will be announced soon!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to awiscommunications@gmail.com.
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming. The next meeting will be on Monday, September 25th, starting at 7:00 PM CT. Join using this Zoom link!
Can’t make the meeting but want to ask the board a question or propose a suggestion? E-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com!
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming. The next meeting will be on Monday, August 28th, starting at 7:00 PM CT. Join using this Zoom link!
Can’t make the meeting but want to ask the board a question or propose a suggestion? E-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com!
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming. The next meeting will be on Monday, June 26th, starting at 7:00 PM CDT. Join using this Zoom link!
Circles follow a small group format, each composed of 1-2 Mentors and 4-6 carefully matched Mentees. The nature of the Circles allows for intimate peer-to-peer and mentor-mentee relationships to form throughout the summer. Our Circles are open to all within any STEM and STEM-adjacent sectors. You do not need to be an AWIS member to join and this program is absolutely FREE!
To best match you with a circle, please complete this 5-minute survey by June 1st. While only a few components are required, the more information you provide will allow us to match you with a group of individuals with similar goals.
The Mentoring Circles kick-off will be on (TBD). You will meet your Circle and decide on your meeting schedule and format. Circles typically meet via Zoom, or a similar platform, every two weeks. You will have the opportunity to meet other mentors and mentees over the course of the summer.
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming. The next meeting will be on Monday, May 29th, starting at 7:00 PM CDT. Join using this Zoom link!
