Greetings!
AWIS member Teta Bahunde recently wrote, "It is a pleasure to have a platform for knowledge sharing and joining AWIS is an absolute must!"
She was referring to AWIS Members Only LinkedIn Group. This group was developed as a virtual chapter to assist in networking and connecting with other AWIS members on a national (and international) level.
Networking is important to your work-life satisfaction and AWIS has lots of resources to help you network effectively.
Have you tried the AWIS Membership Directory on our web site?
And, take a look at the article in today's Washington Wire that gives some helpful hints on building good networking skills.
Best regards,
Cindy
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Cindy Simpson
Director of Programs and External Relations
Association for Women in Science
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| Education |
Contributed by: Christine DiRienzo
Academic Stereotypes Are Meant To Be Ignored
Long hours, no time for family, and changing locations are just a few of the stereotypes associated with an academic career. Women tend to fear these stereotypes since many will be impacted by family needs and time off. A career workshop discussing common stereotypes and fears amongst women in physics and astronomy was held. The workshop was created by Sarah Bridle, a cosmologist at the University College of London. She shared similar stereotypes and fears about a career in physics and astronomy early in her career, but she decided to ignore them and design her career path the way she needed it to be as opposed to the way it usually went.
Her way
NASA and R&B Singer Support Young Girls in STEM
Mary J. Blige's Advancement for Women Now and NASA's Summer of Innovation program are collaborating on a public service announcement encouraging young girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By using Mary J. Blige and women astronauts to deliver this message, NASA hopes to attract the attention of girls and women in different communities.
Singer and science
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| Careers | Contributed by: Beth Rose
Learn to Disagree With the Powers That Be
Most days you probably look to your boss for guidance and see them as a role model. You trust the decisions that they have made with the help of your input. However, there may also be times when you fundamentally disagree with your boss. Confronting the person directly involved with ensuring your continued employment can be a daunting idea. Unfortunately, avoiding this confrontation or failing to make a convincing argument to your boss regarding the disputed decision can lead to more problems and hostility down the road.
Fight your battles
Faculty Job Satisfaction Lacking in Areas of Career Advancement
The career path to a fully tenured professor can be long and arduous. Interestingly, despite this, when comparing job satisfaction, faculty members are much more likely to report overall job satisfaction than the general public (74.8% vs 45% respectively). This does not imply however, that there is no room for improvement. A Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) survey of over 22,000 full-time faculty members found that areas related to career advancement and professional development, especially among women, often received low ratings of satisfaction.
Advance your career to get satisfied
Tenure Track Positions on the Decline for Clinical MDs
An analysis of the hiring practices at accredited medical schools over the past 25 years has revealed an interesting trend. The study, undertaken by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), found that while the number of faculty in academic medical centers has continued to expand, the number of clinical MDs hired on as tenure-track faculty has actually decreased nearly 30%. They also found that there is a discrepancy between the number of men and women in tenure-track position. This difference, approximately 8%, in which the number of men exceeds women, has not changed since 1984. Overall, this report concludes that, given the current trends, the overall number of tenure-track clinical MD positions will continue to decrease.
Dip in tenure
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| Science and Health | Contributed by: Anahita Hamidi
Ethanol Responses in Mutant Mice
Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) have found that a mutation in the mouse genome - termed Lightweight (Lwt) - causes mice to voluntarily consume more ethanol. The allele Lightweight is a homolog of the C. Elegans gene unc-79. - and mutation of this gene in C. Elegans, has previously been demonstrated to result in a hypersensitivity to ethanol. The results of this study might provide insight into the genetic underpinnings of alcoholism in humans.
Hypersensitive
Consequences of Research Misconduct
Scientific misconduct which is defined by the Office of Research and Integrity (ORS) , is defined as "fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research or in reporting research results." A recent case study published by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, used itself as a model to investigate further the financial ramifications of such misconduct. A single investigation, for all phases of the review processes, resulted in a total cost of $525,000. The authors propose that pro-active measures be taken to prevent scientific misconduct in the first place.
Miss conduct
Study Identifies Heart Benefits in Dark Chocolate
Women who ate one to three servings of high-quality dark chocolate per month reduced their risk of heart failure by 32% compared with women who didn't eat chocolate regularly, according to a Harvard study. However, the health benefit disappeared if women upped their intake, and the risk increased 23% for women with intake of three to six servings per week.
Mmmm chocolate
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| Work-Life Satisfaction | Want to Be Good at Networking?
Think being confidently chatty is an important skill for effective networking? Think again. Many fears about networking are based on unfounded notions, writes Sandy Jones-Kaminski. Among them: The real secret is being able to listen and draw other people out. Jones-Kaminski also explains that networking is a learned skill that doesn't require natural charisma, only thoughtfulness, sincerity and a willingness to reciprocate.
Listen, don't talk
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| AWIS News and Events | AWIS San Diego Chapter
Event: San Diego Chapter Happy Hour
Date: August 31, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
AWIS Gulf Coast-Houston Chapter
Event: Galveston Happy Hour
Date: September 1, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
AWIS Gulf Coast-Houston Chapter
Event: Houston Happy Hour
Date: September 1, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
AWIS San Diego Chapter
Event: Tour of Illumina, Inc.
Date: September 8, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM-2:30 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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Opportunities |
Vote for the Science Idol
Deadline: September 6, 2010
Union of Concerned Scientist calls upon you to vote on their calendar cover. Vote today!
NIH Director's Pioneer and New Innovator Awards Program
Deadline: September 13, 2010
For Pioneer Award applications see the instructions in the RFA (RFA-RM-10-008) and click here for more information.
Deadline: September 20, 2010
For New Innovator Award applications see the instructions in the RFA (RFA-RM-10-009) and click here for more information.
Inspiring Women Scientists
Date: September 24, 2010
Register by: September 13, 2010
The CUNY Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the CUNY Graduate School and University Center, and the Feminist Press present Inspiring Women Scientists.
Institut Pasteur Offers Fellowship Grants
Deadline: September 17, 2010
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. Click here for applications.
Lemelson-MIT
Prize
Deadline: October 5, 2010
The
$500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize recognizes individuals who translate their
ideas into inventions and innovations that improve the world in which we
live. Click here for more information.
AAAS Invites Nominations for the New AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science
Deadline: October 15, 2010
Nominations are invited for the new AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science. Nominations may be made by AAAS affiliate organizations, universities, government agencies, media, research organizations, and individuals.
NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival
Date: October 25, 2010
An annual two-day
event held on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. This year's Festival 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
2011 Alan T. Waterman Award
Deadline: October 30, 2010
Each year, the Foundation bestows the
Waterman Award to recognize the talent, creativity, and influence of a
singular young researcher. Nominations must be submitted electronically using NSF's FastLane system.
Feminism in Practice Conference
Date: November 6, 2010
We hope this one-day conference will bring together feminists from all walks of life for exciting and rewarding discussions about the relevance of feminism in our daily lives. Learn more about the conference.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
This program has a
rolling admission.
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. Click here for more 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. 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. Click here for application materials and detailed information. |
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AWIS STAFF SPOTLIGHT
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Is the most comprehensive handbook catered to women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
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