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Contributed by: Christine DiRienzo
Perception Becomes Reality
A team of psychology researchers at Miami University argues that women are less likely to pursue STEM careers when images of the "lone scientist" are assumed. In a paper published in the journal Psychological Science, researchers found that the more strongly a participant endorsed communal goals, the less likely he or she was to express interest in STEM careers. Women were more likely than men to endorse careers associated with "helping people".
Revisiting the "lone scientist"
Negative Stereotypes Stunt Learning
In a study published this past Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition researchers at Indiana University found that negative stereotypes not only reduce performance but inhibit learning.
Rethinking labels encourages learning
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| Careers | Contributed by: Beth Rose
Building a Powerful Professional Network
In any profession, networking plays a pivotal role in building your career. Although those of us in STEM fields would argue that what you know is very important, we cannot ignore the importance of having a solid professional network Both the quantity and quality of individuals in one's professional network are important. This article featured in Forbes details ten different types of people one should aim to have in a professional network.
Worthwhile network
Outsourcing Research: Emerging Role of Contract Investigators
With more and more pharmaceutical companies and biotech companies facing budget crunches, the role of contract research organizations (CROs) continues to grow. CROs are an oasis of opportunity in a world where both big pharma and biotech companies continue to lay of scientist, considering a significant projected growth of CROs in the next 5 years. These for-hire streamlined research organizations offer companies fast, economical and flexible services while at the same time offer scientists exciting fast paced service-oriented jobs. This article outlines the ins and outs of working for a CRO and discusses the role that these types of organizations will play in the future.
CROs grow
Miserable at Work? Change Your Frame of Reference
In his recent book, Happiness at Work, Srikumar Rao argues that finding happiness at work is a matter of reframing the situation. This article provides ten examples of how you can start to change your frame of reference in order to increase your happiness at work.
Working on happiness
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| Science and Health | Contributed by: Anahita Hamadi
How Scary is that Angry Face?
Neuroscientists have long known that the amygdala, a key brain structure in the processing of fearful and emotional stimuli, is activated in response to fearful faces. However, as researchers from the UK point out, in a study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, the degree of amygdala activation is varied across individuals. The variation, the authors argue, depends on the observer's own anxiety level and as a function of whether the angry faces are gazing at or away from the observer. The findings leads credence to the notion that the amygdala is not simply about processing fear, but about assessing threat level in various social situations.
Threat assessment
Invisibility Cloak Technology
Associate Professor Elena Semouchkina at Michigan Technological University has been using magnetic resonance to bend light around objects making them invisible to the human eye.
Not just movie magic
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| Work-Life Satisfaction | Know Before You Buy
Is that shampoo really good for the environment? Are these organic cereals really good for me? What does it really mean when a product says it's "natural" or "organic" or "environmentally friendly"? A new website founded by Dara O'Rourke, University of California, Berkeley, environmental policy professor, GoodGuide offers ratings and "best and worst product reviews." More than 65,000 products are reviewed based on such factors as whether the item is tested on animals, is fragrance-free, reduces water consumption, or contributes to global warming.
What's in your cabinet?
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| AWIS News and Events | AWIS DC Metropolitan Chapter
Event: Kayaking on the Potomac
Date: August 1, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
AWIS Massachusetts Chapter
Event: Summer Picnic
Date: August 8, 2010
Time: 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M
AWIS East Bay Chapter
Event: August Networking Event
Date: August 10, 2010
Time: 6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
AWIS Palo Alto Chapter
Event: 4th Annual Potluck Picnic
Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
AWIS National and Bethesda Chapter
Event: USA Science and Engineering Festival
Date: October 23 & 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM each day
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GreatNonprofits Partners with Association for Women in Science
We are to helping raise visibility and support for technology nonprofits by launching the 2010 Science and Technology Campaign. The campaign will recognize the work of top-rated
nonprofits, whether it's through advancing scientific knowledge,
offering education resources, or employing tech solutions to solve local and global problems. Click here to get started today. Deadline: August 31, 2010.
European Union Launches Research Calls
The European Commission - the executive branch of the European Union (EU) - has published several calls for research proposals with a clear emphasis on international scientific collaboration, including with the United States. The research is part of the Seventh Research and Development Framework Program (FP7), the EU's main instrument for funding research over the period 2007 to 2013. Click here for further information.
Nominations for the AAAS Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award
Deadline:
September 1, 2010
The award is given to scientists or engineers or their associations whose exemplary actions have served to foster scientific freedom and responsibility. Such achievements can include: acting to protect the public's health, safety or welfare; focusing public attention on important potential impacts of science and technology on society by their responsible participation in public policy debates; or establishing important new precedents in carrying out the social responsibilities or in defending the professional freedom of scientists and engineers.
For more information visit:
http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/freedom
Institut Pasteur Offers Fellowship Grants
Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants to work at the Institut Pasteur Fellowship package is $70,000 per year for three years for a grand total of $210,000. Deadline September 17, 2010
NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival
An annual two-day
event held on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. This year's Festival,
to be held on October 25 and 26, will introduce 200 advanced graduate
students in the sciences to the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP)
with the aim of recruiting them to do postdoctoral training at the NIH. Learn more
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
This program offers one to three year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy. This program has a rolling admission.
Go to: http://www.asee.org/resources/nrl/ for detailed program information.
The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP)NREIP is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors & Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500 for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs.
Go to: http://www.asee.org/nreip for application deadlines and detailed program information.
Humboldt Research Fellowship
Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers are for postdoctoral scientists and scholars who have completed a doctoral degree within four years prior to the application submission date are eligible. This fellowship allows for a stay of 6-24 months in Germany and provides a monthly stipend of 2,250 EUR. Click here for application materials and detailed information.
Fellowships for Experienced Researchers are for scientists and scholars who have completed a doctoral degree within twelve years prior to the application submission date are eligible.
This fellowship allows for a stay of 6-18 months in Germany which may be divided into a maximum of three visits of at least three months each and provides a monthly stipend of 2,450 EUR. Click here for application materials and detailed information. |
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AWIS MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Stella Kafka, PhD
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Stella Kafka, PhD, will be a Nifty Fifty speaker with the USA Science Festival.
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