[AWIS Chicago Listserve] April Chapter News and Events

[AWIS Chicago Communications]

*Happy Spring From AWIS Chicago!*

This email is chock-full of exciting upcoming AWIS Chicago events, news and
opportunities.


*-AWIS CHICAGO EVENTS-

Women in Science Symposium 2010: Building an Identity
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*April 17, 2010 *
*8:00am to 5:00pm*
*Northwestern University - Chicago Campus
375 E. Superior Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
*

For more details or to register visit: http://www.awis-chicago.org/events/
wis

*$50 advance general registration, $75 day of symposia
$25 student registration (undergraduates/graduates)*
Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and evening reception are complimentary with
your registration as is the networking reception at the close of the day.
Parking is an additional *$6* – garages located at Northwestern’s Chicago
Campus – 222 E. Huron.

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Chicago Chapter in partnership
with the Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) brings you its
first ever all-day *Women in Science Symposium 2010: Building an Identity*.
The symposium, to be held on April 17th, 2010 will allow women scientists,
at the academic, industry and government levels, to better recognize the
number and diversity of their counterparts; create a sense of solidarity,
and; broaden the spectrum of opportunities for women in Chicagoland.


*-AWIS CHICAGO NEWS-

**Submit Your Nomination for the 4th Annual Innovator Award!*
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AWIS Chicago is seeking nominations for our Annual Innovator Award.
Nominees need not be an AWIS member or female.

To nominate an innovative scientist, please send their name, position and
reason for nomination to info at awis-chicago.org *by March 31, 2010*.
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*Scientists of the Month*
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Congratulations to our April Scientist of the month Guillermo Antonio Ameer
(article written by Eunji Chung) and our March Scientist of the Month Nicole
Neubarth (article written by Heather King)!

Know a scientist you think should be featured in an upcoming “Scientist of
the Month” article?  Send nominations to Jessica Reimer (
jessica.reimer at awis-chicago.org).  Your nominee does not need to be an AWIS
member or a woman, but should promote the advancement of women in science,
technology, mathematics and engineering.


-AWIS NATIONAL NEWS-

AWIS Summer Internship Program
Developing Leading Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM)

*Eligible Applicants*: Our program is intended for outstanding female
undergraduate students who are members of groups currently under-represented
in the STEM disciplines including  individuals of African American,
Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent.

*Duration of Program*: The program is designed and designated as a 10-week
work experience between May and August

*Students Receive*: A $3,500 stipend for the ten-week program

*Program Application*: Applications should include:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter

3. One letter of recommendation
4. One writing sample

Please submit all applications electronically by April 2, 2010 to:
awis at awis.org



*-Other Opportunities-*

Survey for Women in Science: Integration of Work and Personal
Responsibilities*
*

Dr. Alice Stuhlmacher of DePaul University is requesting women in science to
fill out a survey on the integration of work and personal responsibilities. She
and her students at Georgetown University are trying to understand what
organizations can do to support effective work-life integration for
employees and improve business outcomes. They are asking about people's work
organization, organizational supervision, careers, and perceptions of the
workplace.  *Preliminary data may be shared at the Women in Science
Symposium on April 17th.*

Participation is completely anonymous and should take approximately 15-20
minutes.
Eligibility requirements to participate:
•       age 18 or older,
•       currently employed,
•       fluent in English.

To take the survey, click here <http://www.surveymonkey.com/GUWLI2010>.
Please forward this to survey to other working adults (male or female) or
groups.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Alice Stuhlmacher<astuhlma at depaul.edu>
.



*-Job Opportunity-

*Female Scientist/Journalist Needed for New TV Series:
 Miracle Detectives

*Pilgrim Films and Television is seeking applicants to interview the 1st
week in April!*

The producers of *Dirty Jobs *(Discovery),* American Chopper *(TLC),*
*and* Ghost
Hunters *(SYFY) are looking for an intelligent and dynamic woman with a
background in science, investigation or journalism to represent the
practical/skeptical half of an investigation team on the new, unscripted TV
series “Miracle Detectives” for Oprah’s OWN TV network.

The series will feature two hosts/investigators who travel, interview and
research supposed real-life miracles to determine if they can be explained.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to branch out as an
on-camera expert, host, consultant or commentator in their field.

Interested candidates should email their name, phone number, a recent photo
and brief explanation of why they would be perfect for this opportunity to
MiracleDetectives at gmail.com. For more information, please contact Jeff
Thieme <jefft at pilgrimfilms.tv> (ph: 818.728.8642) or Casting Director Semi
Aboud at: 818-728-8628

For more information on Pilgrim Films and Television, please visit
www.pilgrimfilms.tv


For more detailed information about AWIS Chicago visit www.awis-chicago.org

Follow AWIS Chicago on Twitter: keyword AWISChicago or search #AWIS

Join our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn: keyword AWIS Chicago

Questions/Comments?  Email <info at awis-chicago.org> AWIS Chicago.

Become an AWIS Chicago Member!  Yearly membership starts at $35.
For more information about becoming a member, visit our website or contact
the VP of Membership, Joy Ramos <membership at awis-chicago.org>.
-- 
Jessica Reimer, PhD
AWIS Chicago VP of Communications
jessica.reimer at awis-chicago.org
Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn: keyword AWIS Chicago
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