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Tech colleges post gains in women's enrollment
While engineering and technology colleges have traditionally
struggled to attract female students, many are finding themselves more
successful recently. However, evidence exists that "harder" sciences like
mechanical engineering and physics are still not drawing more women.
More women at tech schools
Mother
in medical school goes to court for breast-pumping breaks
Sophie Currier, a Harvard Medical School student with a
doctorate in neuroscience, is taking the National Board of Medical Examiners to
court over their denying her an extra break to pump breast milk during her
forthcoming exam. Without it, she says, she has a high risk of failing the exam
and losing her residency position.
Master's
degrees a boon to students and institutions
More
than ever, students are weighing the financial risks and benefits of obtaining
master's degrees-and are choosing to spend the money. While programs at private
schools can cost up to $50,000 per year, the degree confers a great advantage
in the job market, many say.
Spend money to make money
Universities' sexual health report card
Trojan, the maker of condoms of the same name, announce the results of their second annual "Sexual Health Report Card," in which American universities are ranked based on the sexual health resources they provide to their students. Where does your institution fall?
Who's the best?
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| Government |
Arecibo at risk of closing
The
National Science Foundation has informed Arecibo Observatory directors that the
facility will have to close if it can't come up with half of its $8 million
budget. The $4 million that would have been provided by NSF is going to fund
new astronomy projects. The closure could cripple astronomers' ability to
collect data-most alarmingly about asteroids and other objects that could hit
Earth.
Arecibo to close?
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
With the passing of a new Senate resolution,
September is now National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The fifth leading cause
of cancer deaths among women in the US, ovarian cancer is hard to screen for and
consequently has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Read more
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| Science and Health |
"Skinny gene" provides a wealth of possibility
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center have shown that tweaking a mouse's "skinny gene" can cause it to
gain or lose weight, implying the same might eventually be done in humans to
control obesity and diabetes.
Skinny mice
Link found between frequent alcohol consumption and cancer
in older women
A recent study at USC suggests that postmenopausal women who
consume two or more alcoholic drinks per day have an increased risk of
endometrial cancer. Published in the International Journal of Cancer, the study
followed nearly 40,000 women of many
ethnicities in Los Angeles and Hawaii.
Alcohol and endometrial cancer
A difference in opinion-and wiring
Using a simple test, scientists at NYU and UCLA have shown
that liberals and conservatives think differently-literally-and that divergences
in the way their brains process information affect everyday decisions, not just
those about politics.
Politics on the brain Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus have a new genetic risk factor
Lupus
and rheumatoid arthritis, two diseases which affect primarily women, have a new
genetic risk factor that could identify those at risk in the future. Small
differences in the sequence of a gene which regulates the activity of certain
T-cells have been found in a large number of lupus and RA patients.
More on lupus, RA, and genetics
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Large-scale
study discusses challenges of science projects in developing world
The
key to successful scientific research in developing countries is involving the
local community at every stage of the process, says a series of articles by
Peter Singer of the McLaughlin-Rotman Center for
Global Health at the University of Toronto.
Get local
MIT
workshop aim: technology for a better world
Participants
from across the globe attended MIT's four-week International Development Design
Summit this summer with the intention of using simple technological innovation
to solve real problems as cheaply and efficiently as possible. From
bicycle-powered grain mills to plastic water-holding backpacks, their
prototypes will be tried, tested, and improved upon.
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| Careers |
Young
women at top of the money pile in NYC, Dallas
Bucking
recent trends, it appears that young women in certain large urban areas are
making more than their male counterparts-in Dallas, by as
much as twenty percent. Dr. Andrew Beveridge of New
York's Queens College
explains.
In the money
The business of research
This "Science Careers" article discusses a disturbing trend-young
MD/PhD graduates are abandoning research. While MD/PhD enrollment is up, the
hardships associated with maintaining a lab are driving away more young
researchers post-graduation, resulting in "the burning of American intellectual
capital."
Lost potential
Women's leadership dilemma
A new study produced by the nonprofit Catalyst
says that women in leadership positions find themselves in a double-bind
situation: acting either "too feminine" or "too masculine" in their leadership
roles causes others to look down upon them.
"Damned if you do, doomed if you don't"
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| National and Chapter Announcements
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San Diego AWIS Chapter
Date: September 15, 2007 Time: 8:00 am Location: UCSD Scripps Institute of Oceanography-
Vaughn 100 Event: Workshop Presentation Skills
For more information and to registerUniversity of Georgia AWIS Chapter
Date: September 17, 2007 Time: 6:30 pm Location: SLC Room 269 Event: Informational Meeting and Networking
Bethesda AWIS Chapter
Date: September 19, 2007 Time: 5-6 pm (refreshments at 4:30) Location: Visitor Center, National Library of Medicine Event: "Analyzing the Leaky Pipeline: Why are Women
Scientists Underrepresented on the Faculties of
U.S. Medical Schools?"
Speaker Phoebe Leboy, Ph.D.
For more information see the Bethesda chapter website or contact Dr. Carrie Wolinetz at cwolinetz@faseb.orgDC-Metro AWIS Chapter
Date: September 29, 2007 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Capitol City Brewing Company--Downtown 1100 New York Ave., NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 628-2222 Event: Joint Dinner with GWIS' (Graduate Women in
Science) Omicron Chapter
For more information or to RSVP (by Sept. 25) contact Paula Lincoln Smith at plls130@comcast.net or 301-424-8181
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The Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research
The Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University hosts around 7 leading scholars each year. Generally, they will be tenured or tenure-track faculty, but we are also open to considering postdoctoral fellows and high fliers from industry and business. Faculty would be expected to join us for one, two or three academic quarters. Each Research Fellow will be offered a stipend of up to $60,000 depending on status, plus office space, library access and so on. All the practical details of our Fellowship Program, and more about the Clayman Institute, are at: http://gender.stanford.edu. The closing date for the current round of applications is October 29, 2007.
L'ORÉAL-UNESCO AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE
The
Laureates, who work across the spectrum of the Material Sciences, are
chosen based on their groundbreaking achievements and potential
contributions to scientific progress. The L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards
Laureates are selected by an international jury of 14 eminent members
of the scientific community. Chosen in recognition of her exceptional
achievements, one Award Laureate is named from each of five continents:
Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America. The
Laureates receive individual awards of $100,000. Material Sciences and
Life Sciences are recognized in alternating years.
Deadline: October 31, 2007
For More On This Award...
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry
The
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry is intended to recognize and encourage
fundamental research in pure chemistry carried out in North America by
young men and women. The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate.
Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will
be presented will be reimbursed. A nominee must have been born after
April 30, 1973 and must have accomplished research of unusual merit for
an individual on the threshold of her or his career. Special
consideration is given to independence of thought and originality in
the research, which must have been carried out in North America.
Due Date: November 1, 2007
More on This Award in Chemistry...
National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Postdoctoral Fellowships
THE NSF PICKWICK POSDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Two-year fellowships are available for basic, applied or clinical research in sleep or sleep disorders. Applicants must have a
sponsor and plan to conduct research in recognized U.S. or Canadian
programs of study or laboratories with strong mentorship in the
appropriate area. Non-US citizens are eligible. Candidates must have received either an MD, DVM, PhD or DO degree by
the time the fellowship begins in July 2008. The degree or subsequent
training must have been completed within the past five years. Pickwick Fellows receive funding based on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Research Service Award (NRSA) schedule, which is based on years of postdoctoral research experience, plus a benefits allowance of $7,000.
Deadline is November 4, 2007.
For more information
The Pasteur Foundation
UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIPS IN PARIS
These
10-week internships at the Institut Pasteur, one of the world's leading
private, nonprofit centers for infectious disease research, offer
hands-on laboratory experience to undergraduates contemplating a
scientific career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. *Living allowance
is $400 per week*. See our website for information and downloads. Deadline: December 14, 2007.
Application and deadline information for both programs may be found at: www.pasteurfoundation.org
L'Oréal USA Fellowships
A
national offshoot of the L'ORÉAL-UNESCO For Women In Science program,
the L'Oréal USA Fellowships program is open to women at post-doctorate
level in physical/material sciences, engineering, technology and
mathematics. The L'Oréal USA Fellowships For Women in Science enable
young scientists to continue working toward breakthroughs in their
research.
Applications available: Aug. 1-Dec. 15, 2007
Application deadline: December 15, 2007
Grant year: July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009
For More Information About This Fellowship...
Travel Fellowships: Integrative Physiology - May 14-16, 2008, The New York Academy of Sciences
The
New York Academy of Sciences is proud to offer travel fellowships to
their international symposium "Integrative Physiology." This 2.5-day
conference has been designed to explore the genetic basis of the known
functions of many organs, the identification of novel physiological
functions for various organs and the definition of genetic cascades
leading to frequent degenerative diseases such as metabolic syndrome,
heart failure and osteoporosis.
Individuals applying for a
fellowship will be expected to author a poster presentation (sole or
first authorship is not required). Please refer to our site for further information. Deadline: March 14, 2008
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks qualified candidates for the following positions:
#07--142 - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - (Washington, DC) Working with the Research Fellow and Senior Scientist leading the Global Change research theme of IFPRI, the successful candidate will conduct research and analysis on land use patterns and shifts under alternative scenarios of global environmental and economic change.
#07-144 - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW- (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) - successful candidate will work with other senior researchers to meet the Division's research and capacity strengthening objectives, and will engage in activities including research, capacity strengthening, fundraising, scholarly publication, and communications in collaboration with national and regional agricultural research organizations and systems.
#07-148 - POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - (Washington DC) - the successful candidate will conduct cross-country analysis on development strategy for higher agricultural and rural growth, cutting hunger and malnutrition, and reducing vulnerability of poor, and develop typology to target donor and national investment across different countries and sub-national regions to achieve greater poverty reduction.
FOR FULL DESCRIPTION & TO APPLY:
Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on "Careers" and "Research" to link you to the above positions. Please complete on-line application, including a complete resume and cover letter.
AAUW Career Development Grants Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor's degree, including a master's degree, second bachelor's degree, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Funds are available for distance learning. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are not available for doctoral-level work. For More on This Grant...
Outsourcing Preclinical Toxicology Studies Conference to be Held in Costa MesaThis course is ideal for those in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies who are involved in or support outsourcing preclinical toxicology studies. Toxicologists (pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies), Outsourcing professionals, Senior and operational management, Clinical veterinarians, and CRO management and scientists should attend. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their outsourcing needs and how to develop a cost-effective strategy that will lead to a successful outsourcing experience. Participants will also receive detailed instruction on how to inspect, select, and build relationships with a CRO. For More Information on This Conference...
Protein Discovery & Development Summit Coming to DC in SeptemberOnline submission for abstracts is now open for GTCbio's Protein Discovery & Development Summit. This event will feature 4 full conferences aimed at discussing the progress and promise of: Protein Design, Modeling and Bioinformatics Protein Array, Interaction, and Proteomics Protein Therapeutics Protein Expression, Formulation and Production The protein therapeutics market has more than doubled in the last five years- jumping from $25 billion to $51 billion. According to a recent survey, the protein therapeutics market should reach $87 billion by 2010. Protein therapeutics have revolutionized modern medicine. If you are involved in Protein Discovery or Development, we invite you to submit a 250 word abstract. For More Information on This Conference...
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in AthleticsThe Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics programs were developed by the NCA Committee on Women's Athletics and the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The NCAA awards 13 scholarships to ethnic minorities and 13 scholarships to female college graduates who will be entering their initial year of postgraduate studies. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports administration or related program that will help the applicant obtain a career in intercollegiate athletics, such as athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics. For More Information On This Scholarship...
American Physiological Society Research Enhancement AwardThe APS Research Career Enhancement Award is designed to enhance the career potential of its regular members. The award can be used to support short-term visits to other laboratories to acquire new specific skills and to support attendance at special courses devoted primarily to methodologies appropriate for both a new investigator and a more senior investigator entering a new field of research. The award of up to $4,000 allows an individual in the early phases of his/her career to obtain special training; the award also allows an individual in the later phases of his/her career to develop new skills and to retrain in areas of developing interests. The award does not include any indirect cost reimbursement. For More Information on This Award... |
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