Association for Women in Science

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I'd like to buy a vowel! AWIS member Shanna Lavalle, PhD is appearing on Wheel of Fortune tonight, November 21. Good luck Shanna! #WheelofFortune AWIS San Diego

Don't miss this webinar happening tomorrow! On Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET, join Megan Wilkerson, Ph.D. to learn how to leverage your academic skills and mindset in the fast-paced, results-driven environment of industry. Whether you’re seeking a role in research, product development, or project management, understanding the key differences and similarities between academia and industry is critical for a smooth and successful transition. Register here. https://lnkd.in/gieqRTcW #WomenInScience

A diverse workforce drives scientific advancement. Thank you Verisk for your support, and for helping AWIS champion women in science! Find more ways to support AWIS here: https://lnkd.in/eYA4xNyw #WomenInScience

Dr. Endia Crabtree believes the best way to change things is to be involved with networks of people who are also trying to change it. That’s why she joined AWIS. AWIS advocates for gender equity in STEM and diversity, equity, and inclusion across intersectional identities. We are halfway to our #GivingTuesday goal! Please support AWIS to help more women feel they belong in STEM. https://awis.org/donate #SupportWomenInScience Dr. Endia J. C. Boston Scientific

Kelsey Leonard, PhD, was the first Native American woman to earn a science degree from the University of Oxford. Dr. Leonard is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Indigenous water rights. In 2010, she was the first member of the Shinnecock Nation to graduate from Harvard University, and in 2012 she earned an Master of Science degree from St. Cross College, one of the colleges of the University of Oxford. Dr. Leonard represents the Shinnecock Nation on the Mid-Atlantic Committee on the Ocean, a partnership of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia for the region’s ocean ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/ez2gty8d #WomenInScience #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

While personality tests can offer insights into interpersonal dynamics, they do not prepare employees for today’s workplace challenges. Career Coach Marlo Lyons explains that companies need to prioritize building resilience to help employees: https://ow.ly/VRiP50U80N9 #Careers Marlo Lyons Coaching

Why don’t medical schools include a comprehensive look at women’s health? AWIS member Aynsley Szczesniak investigates the alarming idea that male biology is the “norm” and women’s bodies, therefore, are atypical. Read more: https://ow.ly/SElh50U57Yu #HealthEquity

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund has multiple funding opportunities now open. Explore funding for trainees, the Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program, climate change and human health seed grants, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/eB-UgXAa to learn more and apply. #WomenInScience #Funding

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