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June 2023 Empower

Tuesday, June 13, 2023   (0 Comments)
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June 2023
Welcome to GWIS Empower! GWIS Empower seeks to provide career and leadership advice for women in science along with member-generated content. This month’s issue includes a podcast, a DEI article, opportunities, and an article on diversity in STEM.
Podcast: Interview with Susan Marie Pederson
Join us as we delve into Susan Pederson's fascinating career and her invaluable contributions to the field of bioanalytical sciences. Her expertise and leadership have made a significant impact on the industry, and we are honored to have her as a guest on the GWIS podcast.

Tune in to the latest episode to gain valuable insights from Susan Pederson's extraordinary journey!
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Announcement: GWIS Honorary Membership Awardees 2023
The GWIS Honorary Membership Awards Committee is glad to announce this year's recipients of the Honorary Membership Award in the following categories:
1. Dr. Kizzmekia Shanta Corbett (Early Career Scientist)
2. Dr. Nafisa Jadavji (Education Excellence)
3. Dr. Joni Wallis (Research Excellence)
4. Dr. Raven Baxter (Science Communication)
Congratulations to the awardees! To learn more about them, please visit here.  

We give special thanks to the GWIS Honorary Award Committee: Akanksha Pragya, Jiameng (Linda) Sun, and Dr. Karthi Sreedevi for their dedication, time, and hard work.
Nature is Working to Decode and Understand the Lack of Diversity for Postdoctoral Researchers
There is a lack of clarity regarding the hiring and recruitment process for diverse postdocs in the scientific workforce. Many believe the postdoctoral experience to be a crucial step for their career, yet there is a lack of oversight and consistency for this important academic position. This Nature article discusses biases in the hiring processes that are limiting the diversity of postdocs.

Additionally, Nature's global survey on the postdoctoral experience is now live! This survey collects information on how to improve the postdoctoral experience and diversity in the workforce. If you are a postdoc, take the survey now!
Link to article

Want to connect on-line with other women scientists? Join the GWIS Slack channel. GWIS also has a private LinkedIn group for connecting with nearly 2,000 women scientists to share interesting news, job opportunities, and more! Want to form a small group? Contact the GWIS Media group to access our private forums and help you solicit fellow GWIS participants!
Professional and Scholarship Opportunities
ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
The ABC Humane Wildlife Scholarship was created to increase the number of women engaging in STEM programs and science-based education. Both graduate and undergraduate students that identify as female and enroll/continue in STEM fields in 2023-24 are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a 1000-word essay in addition to proof of enrollment and a letter of reference. The top essay will be awarded $1,000. Apply by July 1st, 2023. For more information on the application process, follow this link.
Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship
Hyundai aims to close the gender gap in STEM fields and therefore provides five $10,000 scholarships to students that identify as female. Applicants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates and submit a 500+ words essay on how they plan to “promote positive shifts towards sustainability” in their STEM fields. The deadline for submissions is June 30th, 2023- apply now!
The Científico Latino Graduate School Mentorship (GSMI) program
This initiative will provide one-on-one guided mentorship for 100 applicants that want to pursue a Master's/Ph.D. in STEM in Fall 2023. Since 2019, GSMI has helped 450 students matriculate to graduate school. Selected applicants will receive benefits including: a STEM mentor, example CVs & Personal Statements, mock interviews and application waivers.
Apply now, the deadline is June 15th 2023.
Science Pride: 5 Ways to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community in STEM

Many non-LGBTQIA+ people may believe that a battle has been won by celebrating June as Pride Month. While it is indeed a step in the right direction to raise awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community, a lot still needs to be changed. An article by Daniel McCalley highlights the absence of LGBTQIA+ leaders from most workplaces, including academia. Dr. Greseth wrote the linked article below describing 5 ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community in STEM – the change starts with all of us!

Read here

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