Scientist of the Month
The AWIS Chicago “Scientist of the Month” is an area scientist who promotes the advancement of women in the fields of science, technology and engineering (STEM). This monthly series was launched in 2009 and resurrected in 2010 with new contributers.
Nominees to be profiled in this series should be a scientist who has had an impact on your life or career, both past and present, or whom you believe is worthy of recognition for their research or contributions to their institution. The nominee does not need to be an AWIS member, does not need to be a woman, and can be a mentor, friend or colleague. There is no deadline for this nomination process and nominations submitted by the 15th of each month will be profiled the following month. Email awiscommunications@gmail.com with your nominations.
January 2012 Scientist of the Month:Tracy Gluckman Monday, 16 January 2012
Tracy is a clinical veterinarian at Northwestern University, where she works to support researchers in ethical use of laboratory animals.
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December 2011 Scientist of the Month: Elsa Rodriguez Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Elsa Rodriguez’s path in science has come full circle, as she now works at the outreach organization that spurred her interest in science in high school.
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October 2011 Scientist of the Month: Ramille N. Shah Monday, 10 October 2011
Northwestern University professor Ramille N. Shah believes that you make your own luck, and her career path is a good example of the power of negotiation and being proactive.
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September 2011 Scientist of the Month: Isabel Rodriguez Friday, 16 September 2011
Read about Northwestern undergraduate Isabel Rodriguez and her path to a promising scientific career.
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August Scientist of the Month: Dr. Brandy Frost Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Read about Dr. Brandy Frost’s experience with the clinical and research challenges involved in treating Necrotizing Enterocolitis in premature infants.
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June 2011 Scientist of the Month: Margrit Urbanek Thursday, 2 June 2011
June’s Scientist of the Month is Margrit Urbanek, a professor at Northwestern University. Margrit’s interests have led her from anthropology to the genetics of human disease and she enjoys the collaborative atmosphere of academic life as well as the opportunity to mentor students based on her own experiences.
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May 2011 Scientist of the Month: Julie Kim Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Read an interview with Julie Kim, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, where she describes the importance of a work-life balance.
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April 2011 Scientist of the Month: Lisa Gilbert-Hill Sunday, 3 April 2011
Read about the career of Lisa Gilbert-Hill, a Forensic Scientist with the Illinois State Police, and her efforts to educate students about real forensic science, and how it is different from the televised version.
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March 2011 Scientist of the Month: Louise Giam Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Louise Giam is a PhD candidate in Dr. Chad Mirkin’s group at Northwestern University.
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February 2011 Scientist of the Month: Kawtar Hafidi Thursday, 3 February 2011
Physicist Kawtar Hafidi is not only a leading researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, but also a role model for women in science.
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