AWIS Chicago

Evening Seminar: Loyola Female Researchers Poke Holes in Prevailing Theories about Exercise and Cancer Friday, 20 November 2009

Chicago Science Writers invited AWIS Chicago to attend a seminar presented by two female researchers from Loyola. Read more about the interesting research findings presented by Amy Luke, PhD and Kathy Albain, M.D.

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National Lab Day Sunday, 15 November 2009

National Lab Day is a nationwide science event serving as a platform for teachers to recruit science experts to assist in classroom projects. There are several activities in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. If you know of a teacher or classroom in need of female scientists to mentor students with a project, please contact the AWIS Chicago VP for Outreach, Jen Crawford.

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Updated Resources Page Saturday, 7 November 2009

AWIS Chicago has been working hard to update our Resources page. It has new links, new information and now has Podcasts. Check it out!

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Seeking “Scientist of the Month” Nominations Saturday, 17 October 2009

Nominate a scientist (man or woman) from any STEM field in the Chicago area who has made an impact on your education, career, or the scientific community as a whole. The last profile was completed in 2008 and we are looking to resurrect this series!

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New AWIS Chicago Website Friday, 18 September 2009

AWIS Chicago (formerly AWIS-CAC) has a new website and a new logo!  We hope you find the website more user-friendly and utilize it to keep up-to-date on exciting AWIS Chicago news, events and career development opportunities.Want to keep yourself up-to-date on AWIS Chicago activities? Follow AWIS Chicago on Twitter! You can request to be added [...]

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AWIS Recieves NSF Funding Thursday, 17 September 2009

AWIS Receives NSF ADVANCE PAID Grant to Partner with Discipline Societies to Improve Recognition for Women and Minorities in STEM. This grant will fund a new project: “Advancing Ways of Awarding Recognition in Disciplinary Societies (AWARDS),”designed to create a sustainable framework for assuring progress towards more equitable rewards and recognition for women and members of [...]

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Women in Science Day in Chicago Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Mayor Daley declares February 15th, 2009 “Women in Science Day in Chicago”. Mayor Daley’s surprising endorsement is a symbol of support and encouragement to female scientist in the Chicago Area. We are honored by the recognition of our achievements and contributions to all fields of science. Sandy Pearce, our chapter president, read the proclamation at [...]

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Volunteer and Outreach Opportunities Tuesday, 15 September 2009

Information about volunteering for specific AWIS events and other area science events can now be found in the Chicago section of the Events tab.  If you know of a science-related event that needs volunteers or would like to partner with AWIS Chicago, please send an email to info@awis-chicago.org. Want to keep yourself up-to-date on AWIS [...]

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Women’s Health Research Monthly Forum Tuesday, 15 September 2009

The Institute for Women’s Health Research is excited to invite you and your colleagues to the Women’s Health Research Monthly Forum. This forum will occur once a month at noon in Prentice Women’s Hospital. The objective is to present current links and implications between basic and clinical research related to sexual dimorphisms, to encourage increased [...]

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