Women in Science booklet available
Science magazine and the L’Oreal Foundation have released a booklet focusing on 16 women in science.
News
Community, Scientist of the Month
October 2010 Scientist of the Month: Jacklyn Naughton
Meet October AWIS Chicago Scientist of the Month, Jacklyn Naughton! Mrs. Naugton is a dedicated science teacher at Niles North High School where she has encouraged students to engage in research for the last twenty years.
Press Releases
AWIS Chicago Newsletters
Please click on the links below to download current and past versions of the AWIS Chicago Newsletter. Current issue: Summer 2011 Newsletter Past issues: Winter 2011 Newsletter Summer 2010
Annual Innovator Award
Fourth Annual Award Innovator Dinner (2010)
4th Annual AWIS-CAC Innovator Award: Sometimes, you have to jump. Dr. Alicia Loffler was honored as the 2010 AWIS Innovator Award winner. Dr. Loffler is the Associate Vice President for Innovation and
Events
2010 Past Events
Read about our recent events, including Networking with Dr Brenda Russell, and the “Spooktacular” science we shared at our most recent outreach event.
Community, Events, News, Scientist of the Month
Seeking “Scientist of the Month” Nominations
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.
Community, Scientist of the Month
September 2010 Scientist of the Month: Jameela Jafri
Meet September AWIS Chicago Scientist of the Month, Jameela Jafri! Ms. Jafri is a dedicated science educator who has brought the natural world to the inner city through her work at Project Exploration, and is currently working to understand science education in Syria (funded by a Fulbright Scholarship).
Community, Scientist of the Month
July 2010 Scientist of the Month: Debby Quock, M.S.
Meet July Scientist of the Month, Debby Quock M.S.! Debby is a computer scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, used to work for Texaco, and is prominently involved in ANL mentoring programs for young women scientists.
Community, Scientist of the Month
June 2010 Scientist of the Month: Karen Visick, Ph.D.
Meet June 2010 AWIS Chicago Scientist of the Month, Karen Visick. Dr. Visick is the director of Loyola University’s Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program. Read more about Dr. Visick’s work and accomplishments as a woman in science.
Community, Scientist of the Month
May 2010 Scientist of the Month: Sara Branco
Meet May 2010 AWIS Chicago Scientist of the Month, mycologist Sara Branco!