March 2024 Connect
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Posted by: Jennifer Riggs
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GWIS National Meeting: Save the Date |
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Save the Date! The 2024 GWIS National Meeting will be June 7th-9th in Syracuse, NY! Stay tuned for more details. |
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This spring, we are reading Scientific Papers Made Easy by Stuart West and Lindsay Turnbull. The book is available online https://academic.oup.com/book/45619. We've already met once, but you are welcome to join for the remaining two discussions on Monday April 8th and Monday May 6th.
Please email cole@gwis.org if you'd like to be added to the event invites. Next meeting: Monday April 8th: Chapters 5, 6, and 7
Final meeting: Monday May 6th: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11
For both dates, there are two options to attend: Option 1 (favors African and European timezones): 1pm WAT/12pm GMT/7am EST/6am CST/5am MST/4am PST/2am HST Option 2 (favors US timezones): 8pm WAT/7pm GMT/3pm AST/2pm EST/1pm CST/12pm MST/11am PST/9am HST |
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GWIS Elective Offices Nominations |
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Nominations are due soon! The Nominating Committee of Graduate Women in Science invites all members to participate in nominating candidates for elective offices; do not overlook yourself as a nominee! Nominations may be done individually or collectively through the chapter in which you hold membership. GWIS is interested in receiving the names of everyone who is interested in serving in a national office. Nomination and nominee's consent forms can be obtained by request to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, from their local chapter, or from GWIS.org. These forms will be reviewed by delegates of all local chapters and the three Chapters At-Large in the fall.
The Nominating Committee requests receipt of completed nomination forms for the following national offices by mid-April: President-Elect Serves one year and automatically advances to President
Vice-President Serves one year and advances by election to President-Elect
Treasurer Elected for a two-year term
Member of the Board of Directors Serves a five-year term and is usually a past officer of national GWIS
At-Large Delegate Serves a three year-term with third year as chair
Member of the Membership Committee Serves a three year-term with third year as chair
Member of the Nominating Committee Serves a three year-term with third year as chair
Nominees must be in good standing (dues paid) and must subscribe to the objectives of the organization. Thank you for helping to create a stronger national organization of GWIS. Please return nominations and acceptance of candidacy forms to the Nominating Committee Chair. Please contact Gargi Marsh, the chair of the nominating committee, for further questions: mishra@gwis.org. |
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GWIS Programming Virtual Film Screening Survey |
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| The GWIS Programming Committee plans to host a Virtual Film Screening for GWIS members in the upcoming months! Please take this quick survey below to share your opinions about which films you'd like to see. |
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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. You can access the calendar by clicking the button below! |
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Is your chapter 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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Happy New Year everyone!! It seems like Optimism is on the rise, along with climate change!
So, let's buckle up, dive into the scientific marvels, and make 2024 a year that even the history books won't forget! |
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The GWIS Madison Chapter put a sweet spin to their semester finale with a gingerbread decking shindig.
It's as if Art and Science had a secret handshake all along! |
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The LA Chapter recently organized the "Shine Bright: A Holiday Celebration for Women in STEM" event, a memory marked by a remarkable convergence of brilliant minds, radiating joy, and holiday spirit among the Women in STEM.
Each panelist and participant contributed their unique energy and inquisitiveness, turning this celebration into a heartfelt and memorable event.
Here's to fostering more moments of inspiration, connection, and exploration in the upcoming New Year! |
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| The Central Ohio Chapter of GWIS turned science into a pub quiz, hosting their yearly 'Science 'N' Suds' event at Parsons. A dash of learning, a pint of fun, and voila - the perfect blend of academia and ale! |
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Upcoming events
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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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| | Get Involved with GWIS! Support and be part of a growing network of women scientists. |
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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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