AWIS Chicago

AWIS-CAC 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony and Networking Event
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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