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 STEM career tips article, a DEI article on the a DEI article on the book "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science", opportunities, and an article on the women behind Oppenheimer.
This month our GWIS webinar is taking a break. We will be back soon with exciting content!
The Women Behind Oppenheimer
Right now, movie theaters are sold out because of the biographical thriller film of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the leader of the "Manhattan Project". What most movie goers probably don't know is that 11% of the workforce that built the first atomic bomb were women. More than 640 female scientists were involved in this war effort, and yet many of their contributions have long been forgotten. The Lost Women in Science Initiative recognizes some of these remarkable women in a short podcast series which you should tune into to learn more about their significant role in the Manhatten Project.
The author of the recently released book "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (2023), Athens Donald, penned this Nature article discussing biases in science and her suggestions for progressing towards equality.
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
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI)
This award is tailored to early career professionals who are transitioning from a non-biological program into postdoctoral work in the biological sciences, and wish to pursue an academic career. The $560,000 award is portable (can be transferred between universities), and aims to cover 2 years of postdoctoral training and the first 3 years as faculty. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens as well as permanent and temporary residents. Encouraged research proposals include deep or machine learning, and climate change's effects on human health. This is a multi-step application, with a letter of intent due on September 1st, 2023.
The Product Manager’s role is to define, develop, and drive the commercial strategy for their assigned product categories. This is a central role that works cross-functionally with all global teams within the company. Must have the ability to travel internationally for meetings and conferences, as global conditions permit. Qualifications: PhD degree in a Life Science-related area.
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 20 active chapters of more than 800 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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