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<FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG>Association for Women in Science-Chicago Chapter News</STRONG></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma></FONT> <BR>
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<TD><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><FONT face=Tahoma color=#008000 size=2><B><U>Award Nominations are open!</U></B></FONT></FONT><BR>
<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>AWIS-Chicago is seeking nominations for our Fourth Annual Innovator Award, in recognition of contributions to women in science in the greater Chicago area. </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Please note that the nominee does not have to be an AWIS member and does not have to be female. </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>The winner of the award will be honored at a dinner in May. Past award recipients include Dr. Holly Falk-Krzesinski (Northwestern), Dr. Teresa Woodruff (Northwestern) and Dr. Tijana Rajh (Argonne). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>To nominate an innovative scientist, please send their name, position and reason for nomination to </FONT><A href="http://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=awischicago@yahoo.com" rel=nofollow><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>awischicago@yahoo.com</FONT></A><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> by March 31, 2010.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><STRONG><U><FONT color=#76923c></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV></FONT><BR><STRONG><U><FONT face=Tahoma color=#008000 size=2>Scientists of the Month</FONT></U></STRONG><BR><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000000 size=2>Congratulations to our February Scientist of the month Katherine Knight (article written by Michelle Merrigan) and our March Scientist of the Month Nicole Neubarth (article written by Heather King)!</FONT><BR><STRONG><U><FONT face=Tahoma color=#008000 size=2></FONT></U></STRONG> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><FONT color=#000000>Know a scientist you think should be featured in an upcoming “Scientist of the Month” article? Send nominations to </FONT><FONT color=#000000>Jessica Reimer</FONT><FONT color=#000000> (<A href="mailto:jessica.reimer@awis-chicago.org">jessica.reimer@awis-chicago.org</A>). 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.</FONT></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2></FONT> <BR><BR><A href="http://www.awis-chicago.org/events/msi-special-award"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#008000 size=2><B>Volunteers Needed: Give an AWIS Special Award to Young Scientists </B></FONT></A><FONT face=Tahoma color=#008000 size=2><B><U>at the 60th Annual Chicago Public Schools Science Fair</U></B></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>This science fair features the best projects from all over Chicago and is one of the final stages before students advance to </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>the international INTELScience and Engineering Fair to be held in San Jose, California in May, 2010.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>AWIS Chicago has been a proud supporter of this science fair for many years and on this, its 60th year, be a part of this momentous </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>occasion and help AWIS Chicago choose which young girls show the most promise and deserve an AWIS Special Award. Last year,</FONT> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2>AWIS Chicago presented four awards to young women with outstanding science projects in their specialty.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Date: Friday, March 19, 8am-noon<BR>Location: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago</FONT><A href="http://www.bpigcafe.com/"></A><A href="mailto:awischicago@yahoo.com"></A> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Parking, museum admission and lunch will be provided.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>If you’re interested in volunteering to judge student presentations and present an award, please e-mail Joy Ramos </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>(joyramos@gmail.com)</FONT> <FONT face=Tahoma size=2>with your name, phone number and field of specialty.</FONT><BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR>
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<TD width="100%" bgColor=white><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>Saturday, April 17, 2010</B></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma color=blue size=2><B><U><BR></U></B></FONT><A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ojzmwjdab.0.fwnqwjdab.4robuocab.6723&ts=S0463&p=http://c2st.org/programs-c%25c2%25b2st/women-in-science-symposia-2010-building-an-identity"><FONT face=Tahoma color=blue size=2><B><U>Women in Science Symposium 2010: Building an Identity</U></B></FONT></A><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B> </B></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) in partnership with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Chicago Chapter have come together to bring 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. </FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma color=#424282 size=2> </FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> Specifically the Women in Science Symposium will focus on: </FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> </FONT>
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<LI><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Insights from the field highlighting personal stories, professional ambitions, and milestones from some of the areas most recognized leaders </FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Address the state of women in a rapidly changing science landscape across academic and government sectors </FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Identify needs for the future of social and systemic change at the local and national levels; science as an industry; work/life balance.</FONT></LI></UL><FONT face=Tahoma size=2> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>April 17, 2010 </B></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>8:00am to 5:00pm</B></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma color=#424282 size=2><B>Northwestern University - Chicago Campus<BR>375 E. Superior Ave.<BR>Chicago, IL 60610 </B></FONT><BR><FONT face=Tahoma color=#424282 size=2><B> </B></FONT> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>$50 advance general registration, $75 day of symposia<BR>$25 student registration (undergraduates/graduates)</B></FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B> </B></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma color=#001fe2 size=2>To sign-up or for more info. visit: </FONT><A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=ojzmwjdab.0.xhiuo5cab.4robuocab.6723&ts=S0463&p=http://www.c2st.org/programs"><FONT face=Tahoma color=blue size=2>www.c2st.org/programs</FONT></A><FONT face=Tahoma color=#001fe2 size=2> and click on "Register for Programs" or call </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma color=#ff8100 size=2><B>312.503.1816.</B></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>For more detailed information about AWIS Chicago visit </FONT><A href="http://www.awis-chicago.org/"><FONT face=Tahoma color=blue size=2><U>www.awis-chicago.org</U></FONT></A> <BR><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2>Stay updated on AWIS-Chicago events by signing up for our email list: </FONT><BR><A href="http://awis-chicago.org/mailman/listinfo/listserve_awis-chicago.org"><FONT face=Tahoma color=blue size=2>http://awis-chicago.org/mailman/listinfo/listserve_awis-chicago.org</FONT></A> <BR> <br /><hr />Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. <a href='http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2' target='_new'>Sign up now.</a></body>
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