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Greetings!
It is time for our annual AWIS elections and we are pleased to present an outstanding slate of candidates for election to the AWIS National Board. This year, we are voting for President-Elect and two Councilors.
Your vote is important to the success of AWIS especially as we prepare to implement a new three year strategic plan (2010-2013).
Detailed information on the election including the candidates' statements of interest, photos, and cvs may be found on the AWIS website or to go directly to the ballot, click here.
Please take a moment to cast your ballot.
Thank you,
Phoebe Leboy, PhD
AWIS Immediate Past President
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| Education | Contributed by: Sanjukta Chakraborty
The iConnected Parent
As a new academic year begins, it is time for many parents to let go of their children, although many find it troubling to fully do so. In their new book "The iConnected Parent: Staying Close to Your Kids in College (and Beyond) While Letting Them Grow Up", Hofer and Moore draw attention to the fact that due to social networking sites and tremendous technological advancement in communication brought about by cell phones, skype, and e-mails, children are in fact much better connected to their parents than ever before. It also points out that this constant communication between parents and their children can result in parents being too closely involved in their children's decision making, and could affect their development into mature adults. Furthermore, the book discusses some of the common blunders that parents can make as well as how overzealous parenting can continue even after a student's graduation. The book strives to help parents find a reasonable level of involvement during their child's college education period.
How much involvement is good?
Women Earn More Doctoral Degrees Than Men
For the first time, women earned a majority of US doctoral degrees. Of the PhDs awarded in the 2008-09 academic year, 28,962 went to women and 28,469 to men, according to an annual enrollment report from the Council of Graduate Schools.
Advancing in academia
New Research Confirms Impact of Images
New research suggests that using more images of female scientists in textbooks may boost school girls' test scores.
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| Careers | Contributed by: Christine DiRienzo
When Women Out-Earn Men
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women between the ages of 22 and 30 earn 8% more than comparable men in 78% of the top metropolitan areas. The New York-based research firm, Reach Advisors, analyzed the data and noted this trend for single, childless women and mainly attributed the trend to education. With women 1.5 times more likely to graduate from college and pursue advanced degrees, women are able to compete for heftier starting salaries. As women become better educated, men are finding it harder to find well-paying jobs that do not require a college degree. This pay difference is most-pronounced in cities where there are a greater number of minority groups.
No husband, no children, no problem in 20s Expectations for Family Size Differ Between Men and Women Scientists Even though women tend to have fewer children than men, men exhibit more dissatisfaction with this aspect of their scientific careers than women. Rice University sociologist, Elaine Howard Ecklund, presented data at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association after she interviewed scientists in Physics and Biology. By selecting a field with a significantly higher proportion of men to women (Physics) and a field where the percentage of women were not as underrepresented (Biology), the data was able to account for differences that could have been skewed by overrepresentation of a particular gender. Although there were more married men in the Biological fields than in Physics, women perceived a family as a career impediment and had baseline expectations for a smaller family. Both perceptions were true for women in Biology and Physics. These findings may either suggest that childless women are more prone to remain in scientific careers or women who remain in scientific careers may have different expectations than women who leave. Perceptions and great expectations |
| Science and Health | Contributed by: Jennifer McArthur
Breast Cancer Arises from Unexpected Cell Source
The prevailing theory among breast cancer researchers has been that most BRCA1 tumors originate from basal mammary stem cells, based on the long life of these cells and their ability to give rise to any type of breast tissue. In a study reported in Cell Stem Cell, scientists tested this theory in a mouse model. They knocked-out the BRCA1 gene in either basal mammary stem cells, or in luminal progenitor cells. Both kinds of BRCA1 mutant mice developed breast tumors, but only tumors derived from luminal progenitor cells mimicked the characteristics of human BRCA1 tumors. Based on these results, the researchers argue that luminal progenitor cells are probably the true origin of human BRCA1 breast cancers.
Another step forward in breast cancer research
Cleaning Up Our Act
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the American Cleaning Institute published a new study noting that more Americans than ever wash their hands after using public restrooms. But, men still remain far less conscientious than women about this habit. Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry had the highest overall rate of hand washing (93 percent).
Hooray for hygiene
Gaming Strategies Could Boost R&D Output
The Myelin Repair Foundation, a non-profit medical research organization, is hosting a special "gaming event" this fall for R&D experts and biotech players. They plan to use strategies employed by online game developers to explore creative ways to accelerate the pace of medical research and shorten the time to market for new medicines.
It's how you play the game
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| Work-Life Satisfaction | Contributed by: Sarah Rhodes
New Millennium, New Moms
A recent report commissioned by Inforum, a professional women's alliance in Michigan, highlights the ways in which being a mother has evolved as today's women find creative ways to balance career, life, and family. Terry Barclay, Inforum president and CEO states; 'This report confirms the growing power and influence that moms have'. The report's findings include that today's working wife brings home 42% of the family income, and that four out of ten mothers are the primary breadwinners in their families. Mom's make dinner 3.5 nights a week, go out 1.2 times a week, and bring home a prepared meal 1.3 times a week. Finally, 43% of women using the internet seek advice from blogs and other social media outlets.
Study: Women navigate motherhood differently than in the past
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| AWIS News and Events | AWIS DC Metropolitan Chapter
Event: Networking Event at Teaism
Date: September 18, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
AWIS National and the Elsevier Foundation
Event: Cultivating Women Scientists of the Next Generation
Date: September 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
AWIS Bethesda Chapter
Event: Tips and Tactics for Building Successful Mentoring Relationships
Date: September 23, 2010
Time: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
AWIS Philadephia Chapter
Event: The Art of Career Networking
Date: September 28, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
AWIS San Diego Chapter
Event: Coffee Club-Working Moms Discussion Group
Date: August 31, 2010
Time: 7:45 AM-8:45 AM
AWIS Massachusetts Chapter
Event: Speed Networking Event
Date: October 5, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
AWIS Work-Life Satisfaction Program
Location: St. Francis College, Brooklyn NY
Date: October 5, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
AWIS
Work-Life Satisfaction Program
Location: AWIS Central Jersey Chapter
Date: October 6, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 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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Opportunities |
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.
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
Nina R. Deck
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Please join us in welcoming Nina Deck who will begin work the AWIS National Office Team as External Relations Associate starting Monday, September 20. She'll be your "go-to" for any member related issues.
She can be reached at 703.372.4380.
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