August 2024 Connect
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Posted by: Jennifer Riggs
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GWIS National Committee Open Offices |
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Call for National Committee Volunteers!
The Program Committee of Graduate Women in Science is in search of members. National Committee members 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!
Contact our President, Nafisa Jadavji, at jadavji@gwis.org with any inquiries. |
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Lasker Foundation Medical Essay Contest |
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The contest opens early February and is sponsored by our clients at the prestigious Lasker Foundation – home to the Lasker Award that is regarded as America’s preeminent biomedical research prize for nearly 80 years.
Submissions for the Essay Contest [in English] were accepted through April of this year.
The winning essay, "What happens to the brain during pregnancy?", was published in the July 2024 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation and on the Lasker Foundation Website.
Each year, the Lasker student essay contest attracts several hundred talented, early-career medical students and researchers, brings them under the Lasker umbrella, invites them to hone their communications skills, and provides several winners with up to $5,000 to offset university expenses, along with a resume-building opportunity. |
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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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| Interested in meeting other GWIS members over Zoom? Rolla Chapter of GWIS has created the “GWIS National Mingle”, a great opportunity to meet other GWIS members and talk about life.
Time: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 PM PST
If interested, please join the event via Zoom. |
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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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| 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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| Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals hosted an insightful industry tour with GWIS Madison, offering participants a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the company and explore careers in the industry. The event provided valuable insights into Arrowhead's operations and the broader pharmaceutical field. |
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| The GWIS Nashville Chapter had a great time at their Bagels and Walk event, enjoying delicious bagels and engaging conversations. |
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The Central Ohio Chapter met up for an evening of fun and science, at their second Science 'N' Suds event!
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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. |
Contact GWIS PO Box 7
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
www.gwis.org President
Nafisa Jadavji
Editor
Courtney Ragle
Membership
Ogochukwu Ozotta
GWIS Connect Copy Editor:
Selina Bruckner
Chapter News Editor:
Veena Prasad |
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