BeWISE 2010 Conference: Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet
BeWISE 2010 Conference: “Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet”
BeWISE 2010 Conference, a follow up to the 2009 event as a result of the overwhelming number of positive responses received, will provide a regional platform for women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to discuss, collaborate, and educate others on environmental issues and successes that range from local to international in scope. BeWISE 2010 will bring a valuable, rewarding experience to ANY individual (both men and women) involved in or wanting to become apart of a technical conference. The conference will expose participants to outstanding oral presentations, training, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
BeWISE presentations fall under any of the following categories (but NOT limited to):
· Ecology
· Human Health
· Other Environmental Issues
· Environmental Research
· Data Analysis
· Art, Design & Technology (e.g. Mapping, Web Applications, Architectural Development, etc.)
· Career Development
Applications to present will still be considered if submitted as soon as possible. You may download the application form online at: www.epa.gov/region5/water/wise
Date: Thursday, March 11 – Friday, March 12, 2010
Location: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 Office 77 West Jackson Blvd., 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Registration & Agenda: The conference is free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Registration and draft agenda are available online at www.epa.gov/region5/water/wise.
Local Transportation:
Information is available online at www.epa.gov/region5/visitor/
BeWISE is designed to reach all of the states and tribes which we serve through our Region 5 Office, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Last year’s event drew over 170 registrants (professionals in STEM fields; collegiate and graduate students; environmentalists; as well as local, state, and federal government employees). We anticipate this year’s volume to be even greater.
Both men and women are welcomed. Among those who will benefit greatly from attending the Conference include (but NOT limited to):
Agronomists
Biological Scientists at the Local, State, Regional, Tribal & Federal levels
Consultants
Ecologists
Economists
Educators
Engineers
Environmental Protection Specialists and Planners
Foresters
Geologists
Health Scientists
Hydrologists & Hydrogeologists
Human Resources
IT & GIS Specialists
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