Please join AWIS Chicago in our 10th year of celebration of women in science, as we honor Yamuna Krishnan and Miiri Kotche, recipients of the 2016 Innovator and Motivator Awards. […]
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,
Fellow AWIS members and local wine experts at Lush Wine and Spirits enjoyed an afternoon of wine and socializing in the company of colleagues and friends!
The never-ending demands of a career in science make it challenging to balance both personal and professional responsibilities. Developed by AWIS and originally funded by the Elsevier Foundation, this well-attended
On Sunday May 19th from 10 am to 2 pm AWIS Chicago hosted a networking brunch at Pinstripes in Northbrook. Intriguing conversations and delicious food was enjoyed by all attendees!
