March 2011 Scientist of the Month: Louise Giam
Louise Giam is a PhD candidate in Dr. Chad Mirkin’s group at Northwestern University.
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February 2011 Scientist of the Month: Kawtar Hafidi
Physicist Kawtar Hafidi is not only a leading researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, but also a role model for women in science.
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January 2011 Scientist of the Month: Francesca McInerney
Read about Francesca McInerney and her work on climate change, past and present.
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November 2010 Scientist of the Month- Sacha Patera
November’s Scientist of the Month is Dr. Sacha Patera. Read about her interesting career path, which has taken her from protein crystals and space stations to university administration.
News
Women in Science booklet available
Science magazine and the L’Oreal Foundation have released a booklet focusing on 16 women in science.
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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.
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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.