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The best science projects from students in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system will once again be featured at the annual CPS Science Fair http://chicagosciencefair.com. This is the last year that

By Ana Shulla-Mesi, PhD The 66th annual Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Student Science Fair took place at the Museum of Science and Industry on March 17-20, 2016. Representatives from the

The annual AWIS Chicago “Innovator Award” exemplifies AWIS Chicago’s commitment to recognizing women in the Chicagoland area who have provided innovative research contributions in science and engineering. We are also

AWIS Chicago has started a mentorship program “Mentoring Circles”! This pilot program matches students/postdocs/early career scientists with experienced mentors across the Chicagoland area. The Kickoff training event was held on

AWIS hosted a summer potluck picnic at the Montrose Harbor on July 19, 2015. It was an “old-fashioned” picnic, and everyone contributed by bringing blankets, chairs, tables and food! It

AWIS Chicago hosted a career panel on April21, 2015 featuring four amazing and talented women: Jennifer Cole, PhD Assistant Chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University Lisa Durham, MS

AWIS Chicago members got together to meet and mingle at this fall kickoff event held at D4 Irish Pub and Cafe in downtown Chicago. The new executive board was introduced,