Events sponsored by AWIS Chicago in 2009 included Science Chicago programming, social and networking events, a workshop with National AWIS at the AAAS meeting, and an ongoing career development series on “Effective Negotiation”.
AWIS Receives NSF ADVANCE PAID Grant to Partner with Discipline Societies to Improve Recognition for Women and Minorities in STEM. This grant will fund a new project: “Advancing Ways of
Mayor Daley declares February 15th, 2009 “Women in Science Day in Chicago”. Mayor Daley’s surprising endorsement is a symbol of support and encouragement to female scientist in the Chicago Area.
Information about volunteering for specific AWIS events and other area science events can now be found in the Chicago section of the Events tab. If you know of a science-related
3rd Annual AWIS-CAC Innovator Award: Capturing Life at the Interface. Dr. Tijana Rajh was honored as the 2009 AWIS Innovator Award winner. Dr. Rajh is a chemist at Argonne National
Effective Negotiation of Employment Contracts (Part I) Join Kristi Nelson (Chen Nelson Roberts Ltd) and Noelle Brennan (Noelle Brennan & Associates Ltd) for a workshop on effectively negotiating employment contracts.
Dr. Teresa Woodruff is the Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Woodruff is the Executive Director of the Institute for
Heather King developed an interest in animals at a young age growing up in rural Washington state. An introductory science program at a local community college in which a biologist
Beauty Bar at Elm Street Liquors Date: Thursday, December 6 from 7-10pm Location: Elm Street Liquors, 12 W. Elm St, Chicago Public Speaking for Women: Learning through Critique Presented by:
The recipient of our inaguaral Innovator Award was Dr. Holly Falk-Krzesinski. She is currently the Director of the Office of Research and Development at Northwestern University. Want to keep yourself
