April 2023 Connect
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Posted by: Jennifer Riggs
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Mark your calendars and get ready for the 2023 Graduate Women in Science National Conference, which will be hosted by the GWIS State College Chapter and held in State College, PA at Pennsylvania State University from June 22nd to June 24th. This year's theme is "Come Together: The Importance of Connection," emphasizing community building, networking, mentorship, and outreach. Events will include National Council and Grand Chapter meetings, an outreach workshop, an evening networking dinner, a poster session, quick research talks, a career fair, and many more exciting opportunities and events. We are thrilled to also announce that Dr. Pamela Harris https://www.pamelaeharris.com/, a leader in the field of Mathematics and scientific mentorship, will also be joining us as our keynote speaker! For updates, conference details, and registration information, please visit the link below. |
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Sigma Delta Epsilon National Conference Seed Fund
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We are excited to announce and express our thanks to the GWIS Madison and Mid-Michigan Chapters for their $1500 contributions each totaling $3000 for the Sigma Delta Epsilon National Conference Seed Fund. GWIS National extends a special thank you to the Madison Chapter, which initiated this fund after successfully hosting the 2022 National GWIS Meeting. The seed fund is established in their name and will be used by the host chapter to assist in organizing and promoting the national conference. After the conference, the host chapter will replace the borrowed funds, thereby making the seed fund available for future conferences. Thank you for your foresight and generosity. If you or your chapter is interested in contributing to the Sigma Delta Epsilon National Conference Seed Fund, please contact the National GWIS President, Shu Li at li@gwis.org |
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Join GWIS this spring in reading In The Field, a novel by Rachel Pastan, based loosely on the life of Nobel laureate Barbara McClintock. Winner of the National Book Foundation's 2022 Science + Literature award, this novel follows a young woman in the 1920s who overcomes familial resistance and personal struggles to begin a life as a biologist. The novel explores what it takes to triumph in the world of competitive, and male-dominated, science, following its protagonist as she decides what she is—and is not—willing to sacrifice to succeed.
We will be discussing the novel with the author in person at the 2023 GWIS National Conference in State College, PA! The book is widely available, at local bookstores or Indiebound, Amazon, Audible, etc. |
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Would your chapter be interested in meeting other GWIS members over Zoom? Rolla Chapter of GWIS has created the “GWIS National Mingle”. It has been a great opportunity to meet other GWIS members and talk about life.
Time: every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 PM PST
If you are interested in participating, please join the event via Zoom. |
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Volunteer for a GWIS Committee |
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Interested in volunteering? We need your help! We are recruiting committee members.
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Join the GWIS Slack Workspace |
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Join the GWIS Slack workspace, a new space where you can network with other members and discuss events, career questions, and more. |
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| GWIS Members: Advertise your employment position for free in our GWIS Career Center! Contact Jennifer Riggs at jriggs@gwis.org to learn more. |
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The Syracuse Chapter of Graduate Women In Science recently hosted theirWomen in Science and Healthcare (W.I.S.H.) symposium 🧬
From the pictures on their Instagram handle, it seemed like it was a wonderful opportunity to "network and hear about the career successes, trials and tribulations" of some inspiring women in STEM!
Events like these empower us to say "Onward and Upward" ...don't you think?? |
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Have you had someone inspire you to pursue STEM fields when you were younger? And have you always wanted to find ways to pay it forward? Folks living around Michigan State University, this is your chance!
The Mid-Michigan Chapter of Graduate Women In Science have a wonderful volunteering opportunity for members of the MSU community!
They are looking for people just like you, to help the 'future Women in Science' ignite their love for science and math. Register now as a volunteer for GMSD 2023, an event of hands-on STEM activities hosted at MSU on Saturday May 20 . Register with the QR code in the Mid-Michigan Chapter's Link-in-bio or Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4x5zpd6e |
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The GWIS St Louis Chapter will be holding their Annual Conference "Diverse Voices in STEM". Those in the area are encouraged to attend to network and engage with a wonderful lineup of talks, panelist sessions and student presentations! Conferences such as these encourage more and more undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their work and shine a spotlight on cool cutting-edge research along with valuable information on how to shatter that "metaphorical glass ceiling".. Registrations for conference attendance is still open! RSVP here: https://t.co/x0ud2jaznf |
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The Nashville GWIS Chapter recently had a table at the very very cool BrainBlast eventhosted by @VanderbiltBrain at the library downtown. Those who attended were able to get themselves some amazing rare collectors item STEMinist trading cards Sigh! Wish we could all get our hands on some of these trading cards!! |
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Are you a graduate student, a post-doctoral fellow, or an early academic looking to apply for funding? Penn State College Chapter, Graduate Women in Science are hosting a GWIS Science++ Apply for Fellowships workshop. RSVP through their Instagram handle linkinbio or visit: https://tr.ee/9dXVa5hP8DThis is a fantastic opportunity for everyone alike: those new to funding applications and those who have applied before but want to maximize their chances of getting funded! |
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About GWIS Founded in 1921, Graduate Women in Science is an inter-disciplinary society of scientists who collectively seek to advance the participation and recognition of women in science and to foster research through grants, awards and fellowships. We comprise over 30 active chapters of more than 900 women who are "United in Friendship through Science" to support and inspire member professional goals and mutual appreciation of science. Learn more at www.gwis.org. |
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