AWIS Chicago

2025 AWIS-CAC Annual Awards Ceremony
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Pilot Project Wrigleyville, 3473 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Come join us for a night of celebration at the AWIS-CAC Annual Awards Ceremony 2025! We’ll be honoring outstanding individuals in the field of science and technology. The event will be held at Pilot Project Brewing – Wrigleyville, a lively venue perfect for mingling and toasting to our winners. Get ready to raise a glass and cheer on the brightest minds in our community. Don’t miss out on this special evening!

Biotech Networks Speed Networking + Science of Tasting AACR & Chicago
2025-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery, 1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
From the organizers: “Biotech Networks is pleased to announce our first event in the US Midwest in Chicago during the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting on April 28th 2025. Biotech Networks’ Founder Mary Canady grew up in Illinois and she’s very excited to be “heading home” to host this event. Mary has a family connection to Chicago-based author Randy Mosher who has written many books about beer brewing and tasting. Randy’s upcoming book “Your Tasting Brain: How It Works and How to Use It” will be a great resource for food and beer lovers along with scientists and others who want to understand the underlying mechanisms of taste. We’ve organized a special Science of Tasting Reception hosted by Randy at this event preceding the Scientific Speed Networking, see more details below. This event will take place at Forbidden Root Brewing in Chicago, a great opportunity to see more of the city outside of the convention center. Note: A car or ride share will be necessary to attend the event, and we plan to offer shared ride discounts to help defray transportation costs.”
Register here

AWIS Chicago Walk
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 225 N LaSalle St, 225 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us for AWIS-CAC Walks, monthly networking walks through summer 2025.
First walk is Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Meet at 225 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601
For more information, email awiscommunications@gmail.com.

Beyond Earth Day
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Join AWIS, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Chientist, ChiTownBio, and the Illinois Science Council for our second joint event: an evening of networking, socializing, and science.
We’re going to start with an amazing panel of local scientists and educators who are creating spaces for citizen scientists and blazing paths for everyone to partake in generating data that can be used to advance our world of knowledge and advocate for the world we want to see. We’ll follow the panel with a networking and discussions about how we can all work together to make Chicagoland more sustainable and ecologically progressive.
Registration is not required but is appreciated. Our speakers will be announced soon, and we are excited to be hosting our event in collaboration with the Chicago Public Libraries at the auditorium of the Sulzer Regional Branch of the Chicago Public Library! Doors open at 6:00, but the panel will begin around 6:30!
Register here

BioTech TechWalk w/CHIentist Chicago
2025-04-03 17:30 - 18:00 | IL
From the organizers: “We’re building a different sort of networking event for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air, while practicing mindful movement. Every week, we’ll gather at an easy-to-find meeting spot and then take a leisurely stroll through the park, appreciating the scenery and forging new connections in a friendly and inclusive setting.”

Civic Saturday Evanston: Stronger Through Diversity
2025-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Annenberg Hall, NU, 2120 Campus Dr., Annenberg Hall, Room G02, Evanston, IL, United States
From the organizers: “Civic Saturday gatherings are one-part conversation, one-part civics book club and one-part celebration, all focused on inspiring a renewed sense shared civic purpose and culture. In the conversation part, we will break into small groups and respectfully grapple with meaningful issues. In the book club part, we will listen to civic texts from past and present and reflect on their meaning to our community today. Throughout, we will come together in joyous celebration and share food, music and social time together. Before we leave, we’ll take time to create new connections in the community that will help us to implement the ideas we take away from the gathering.”

Chicago Women in Digital Health
2025-03-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Fulton Labs, 400 North Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL, 60642, United States
From the organizers:
Join us for the third annual Chicago Women in Digital Health event!
This year, we’re bringing together an incredible community to explore fresh ideas in digital health and venture capital, share strategies for tackling today’s biggest challenges, and highlight trailblazing voices shaping the industry.
We will have speakers on two exciting and timely topics:

AI: Fulfilling Its Potential to Transform Patient Care, with Vanessa Rollings (ex-CFO Tempus and Big Health), Kali Arduini Ihde (Director of Innovation, Northwestern Medicine) and Bobby Reddy Jr. PhD (CEO, Prenosis)
Championing Women’s Health: Policy, Progress & Advocacy, with Katie Collins, former Deputy Director of Operations at the WH for VP Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative, and Andrea Linna, digital health lawyer at Wilson Sonsini

A special thanks to our sponsor, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, for making this event possible.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Register here

Women in Tech TechWalk
2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | IL
From the organizers: “We’re building a different sort of networking event for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air, while practicing mindful movement. Every week, we’ll gather at an easy-to-find meeting spot and then take a leisurely stroll through the park, appreciating the scenery and forging new connections in a friendly and inclusive setting.”
Register here

Stand Up For Science
2025-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Federal Plaza, 230 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
We’re Standing Up for Science – because science is for everyone.
Get loud + tell everyone why you’re Standing Up for Science: #standupforscience2025 ・ #sciencenotsilence ・ #scienceforall

2025 International Women's Day Symposium
2025-03-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine SQBRC Potocsnak Family Atrium, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine SQBRC Potocsnak Family Atrium, 303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Join the Chicago Women in STEM Initiative for this event!
The theme of their 8th annual Chicago Women in STEM Symposium is Finding Your Seat in the Room. This event aims to address the disappointing statistics regarding the representation of women in STEM-related careers by hosting a variety of speakers who will share their stories and provide valuable information about resilience, empowerment, and breaking through both visible and invisible barriers in STEM.
Register here

AWIS-CAC Board Elections
2025-01-17 00:00 - 2025-02-10 23:59 | IL
It’s AWIS-CAC board elections time! Please vote for board members by 2/10.
Vote here!

AWIS-CAC 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony and Networking Event
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Half Sour, 755 South Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
This December, we are celebrating this year’s winners of our Annual Innovator & Motivator Awards! Come celebrate with us.
Register here

Network with Science Enthusiasts
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Half Sour, 755 South Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Join AWIS, the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Chientist, ChiTownBio, and the Illinois Science Council for an evening of networking, socializing, and science.
Featuring a talk by Marilene Pavan about using biology to remove fossil fuels from manufacturing and create a more circular economy. Doors at Half Sour will open at 6:00 with the talk kicking off at 6:30. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Registration is not required but is appreciated.

Career Coaching Event
2024-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Career Coaching Event Link
Are You Driving Your Career or Simply Along for the Ride?

Your career is a journey … oftentimes with twists and turns along the way. Have you gotten down the road only to wonder how you have gotten there? Are you feeling off track, stalled, or unsure of your next turn or your destination?

A recent study shows fewer than one in three employees knows how to develop their career over the next 5 years. In this thought-provoking presentation, Kathleen provides the information you need to develop your career strategy, so you can climb into the driver’s seat and navigate your career with clarity and confidence.

You will:

Recognize the difference between having performance goals and having a career strategy … and why they both matter.

Learn about career strategy benefits and how to put them to work for you every day.

Identify three essential components of your career strategy that lead to greater success and satisfaction.

Equip yourself with tools and actions that you can use for immediate impact.

Get ready to take or regain control of your career direction, so you end up in the destination you choose!

About the Facilitator

Kathleen Romaine: Founder, Range Light Coaching & Consulting

Kathleen Romaine is a Career Development Coach who specializes in one-on-one coaching for mid- and senior-level STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals. She also works with organizations that are open to advancing a coaching culture across their business enterprise.

Professionals hire her when they are feeling stalled and want a new opportunity or a greater challenge. She helps them get clarity about what they want and what is next for them – so they can take on more fulfilling work and make a greater impact.

Read more here!

October Membership Meeting
2024-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Membership Meeting
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming! Our new permanent meeting time will be the 3rd Monday of the month at 5 PM. The next meeting will be on Monday, October 21st, starting at 5:00 PM CT. Join using this Zoom link!
If you have any questions or if you’d like to address a certain topic at our meeting, feel free to e-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com!

September Membership Meeting
2024-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Membership Meeting
Join us for our monthly AWIS CAC meeting to socialize and discuss upcoming programming! Our new permanent meeting time will be the last Thursday of the month at 5 PM. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 26th, starting at 5:00 PM CT. Join using this Zoom link!
If you have any questions or if you’d like to address a certain topic at our meeting, feel free to e-mail us at awiscommunications@gmail.com!

Career Panel/Networking Event
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | UIC College of Pharmacy, 833 South Wood Street, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Join AWIS-CAC, RHM Staffing Solutions, and UIC College of Pharmacy Graduate Student Association for a Q&A with industry leaders and a networking event to follow! Panelists:

Lisa Harris: Chief Executive Officer at Prompt Praxis Labs

Lisa McChesney-Harris, PhD is a Pharmaceutical Scientist who received her B.A. degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and her doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Kansas. Lisa has over 32 years of industry experience spanning pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory affairs, 503B compounding and quality / CMC consulting. She is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Science Officer & Founder of Prompt Praxis Laboratories which opened its doors in 2011. She is highly regarded as an expert in pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), outsourced compounding, and analytical testing.

Krista Chassee: Associate Director of FSQA at Synergy Flavors

Krista Chassee is currently the Associate Director of Quality and Food Safety over at Synergy Flavors. From a young age, Krista knew her passion was in the food, beverage, and flavors industry as it runs in her family; She received her Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Missouri – Columbia where she was able to study abroad in New Zealand and specialized in bee keeping during her time there. (FUN FACT: She also jumped off the 2nd highest bungee jump in the world while she was there!) With over a decade of experience within the industry, Krista has been an extraordinary leader and subject matter expert as she was one of the few selected to help overlook an opportunity abroad regarding Quality and Food Safety during her time as well.

Erica Langley: Senior Quality Control Manager at Diasorin

Erica Langley is currently a Senior Quality Control Manager over at Diasorin. She has been featured in news outlets such as FoxNews, ABCNews, and Good Morning America to share her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor and competitive bodybuilder. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and her Master’s degree in Microbial and Molecular biology from Chicago State University. She has over 14 years of industry experience serving in the medical device and biotechnology industries.

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