September 2023 Connect
Monday, September 11, 2023
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Posted by: Jennifer Riggs
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GWIS Honorary Membership Awards Committee (HMAC) Volunteer Applications |
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GWIS's honorary membership awards committee (HMAC) is seeking applications from volunteers to join their team for the year 2023-25 to help with the following not necessarily all of the tasks below: - Help review nominations and select honorary members based on criteria such as scientific achievements, mentoring, and promotion of women in science.
- Contact nominees to notify them of their selection and invite them to accept the honor.
- Promote the honorary membership program and solicit nominations.
- Create emails, posts, posters, infographics, etc. as and when needed to communicate with GWIS officers (such as the media team, website development officers, etc.), and award applicants
- Attend committee meetings regularly and be sincere in the tasks assigned to you. As mentioned, it is a volunteering position - please apply only if you think you can provide a time commitment of 3-4 hours per month (roughly).
PS: While the preferred duration of the office is 2 years (2023-25), it is equally fine if you cannot hold the position for two consecutive years.
If you are interested in serving on the HMAC please fill this Google Form by September 30th, 2023, 11:59 PM. We will interview the applicants on a rolling basis. We hope you will consider lending your time and talents to this important GWIS initiative! |
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GWIS Events Google Calender |
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| We encourage all GWIS Chapters to utilize the new Events Google Calendar! The calendar is accessible to anyone with a GWIS Google account, and can be used to share upcoming events. |
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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 warm weather is begging for us to be outdoors!!
Hope you get to enjoy some warm summer fun (sans tornadoes!) while climate change is still being debated upon like questioning the existence of Bigfoot or Unidentified Areal Phenomena!!
:O ...turns out they're both real !! sssh!
Let's begin at the National Capital...
The GWIS National Capital Chapter is hosting a really fun outdoor group event at the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge in Laurel MD on September 22nd at 1 pm.
Depending on the number of people interested, activities could include:- Monarch festival
- Museum
- Tram tour
- Hiking
We are sure this is going to be awesome!! Check out the link: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/patuxent/ for more information about Patuxent Wildlife Refuge!
RSVP asap to enjoy a fun afternoon discussing science in the outdoors! Reach out to the national capital chapter facebook group for more information! |
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The St. Louis MO Chapter of GWIS put out this amazing promotion for a travel grant named: WomenC.A.N. which is a student-led organization "dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals in technology".
This is such a wonderful cause and we really hope this encourages more individuals who are a minority in science to participate in and share their science. Yes! we C.A.N! |
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The Austin Chapter of GWIS is beginning a new seminar series to highlight the exceptional research being performed by GWIS members.
Time: second Wednesday of each month at 12 pm PT / 1 pm MT / 2 pm CT / 3 pm ET.
We think this is a great idea to communicate science and expand the network of women scientists!
To encourage your peers, check out the link here: tinyurl.com/2020-gwis-research-rsvp |
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The Nashville Chapter of GWIS's new GWIS exec board just had a fun outdoors event to welcome the new members!!
We look forward to seeing all the fun, yet significant accomplishments from this chapter!
Stay tuned for more in the following months! |
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....aand we close with some really fun news!!!
The LA Chapter of GWIS is hosting Trivia Wednesday "Trivia Night extravaganza"
Come one, come all, and register for a fun night of fun learning! https://tinyurl.com/3hmurbxj
Their original post is so fun, there is no way I can replicate the invite. So here you go!
Calling all trivia enthusiasts and curious minds alike to team up with us for an unforgettable experience.
Whether you're a walking encyclopedia or simply enjoy testing your wits, this event promises to challenge, entertain, and bring out your competitive spirit🤯🤛.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and form a dream team to conquer a wide range of exciting trivia categories.
So, mark your calendars and be part of this brain-teasing journey. Join us for Trivia Night and be ready to laugh, learn, and celebrate the joy of knowledge together🤩! |
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Upcoming events
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East
Greater Maryland
Delaware
National Capital
New York Capital
Syracuse, NY
State College, PA
Hershey, PA
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Midwest
Iowa City, IA
Chicago, IL
Mid-Michigan
Milwaukee, WI
Rolla, MO
St. Louis, MO
Madison, WI |
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South
Auburn, AL
Austin, TX
Central Kentucky
Eastern North Carolina
Hattiesburg, MS
Nashville, TN
Puerto Rico
Research Triangle, NC
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North
Twin Cities, MN
Missoula, MT
Grand Forks, ND
Eastern South Dakota
Black Hills, SD |
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West
Northern Colorado
Phoenix, AZ
Los Angeles, CA |
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International Chapter
If interested in participating in the International Chapter's WhatsApp group, please send an email to International Chapter with the subject “Whatsapp for International”.
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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. |
Contact GWIS PO Box 7
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
www.gwis.org President
Amanda Koenig
Editor
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Membership
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GWIS Connect Copy Editor:
Caitlyn Harriman
Chapter News Editor:
Pushkala Jayaraman |
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