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Monthly Newsletter 2 June 2015 |
Highlights:Upcoming Events: Annual Networking Social, Conversations with Dr. Stacey Williams Member Spotlight: Dr. Lindsay Rizzardi, VP of Communication and Sponsorship From AWIS National: 2015 National Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship - view discussions online! ...along with News from Our Chapter, Professional Opportunities, Science Outreach, and More in Baltimore!
AWIS Baltimore Events
 
| June EventsOur Executive Board plans events to promote professional development, STEM education, networking, and much more!
AWIS DC, Bethesda, and Baltimore Annual Networking Social Co-sponsored with AAAS Mentoring Affinity Group
When: Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm Where: AAAS Headquarters, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Washington DC Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please contact awisdc@gmail.com with any questions. Please RSVP via EventBrite here! Sign up to volunteer here!
Conversations with Dr. Stacey Williams
Please join our quarterly hostless dining event with a woman scientist! Dr. Williams’ Bio: Stacey is an Assistant Professor at Notre Dame of Maryland University in the School of Pharmacy. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 2008. She then transitioned to the FDA and worked as a Consumer Safety Officer. Stacey will talk about how she was able to transition from the FDA back to academia. When: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 5:00-8:00 pm Where: Bluegrass Tavern -1500 Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21230 (check out their menu!) (They also have $5 valet parking after 5 PM). RSVP by Friday June 12th here! Only 5 spots available! Cost: Pay for your own meal Events are open to all members. Get involved, plan events, and meet new people!
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| Coming Soon...Conversations with Dr. Renetta Tull
From AWIS National: Tuesday, June 16, 2015
We’re always looking for motivated leaders to help out. If you would like to plan, advertise, or sponsor an event, please email us! awisbaltimore@gmail.com |
Member Spotlight
| Lindsay Rizzardi, PhD: VP of Communication and Sponsorship
Lindsay has recently joined our Executive Board and is responsible for fundraising and keeping you all informed of events and opportunities offered by our chapter! BackgroundPostdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Epigenetics, Johns Hopkins PhD, Genetics and Molecular Biology, UNC-Chapel Hill MS, Biology, UNC Wilmington BS, Biology/Marine Biology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Contributions to AWISCurrent VP of Communication as well as VP of Sponsorship. She hopes to recruit many new sponsors so we can provide our members with more networking opportunities and special events! She’s your go-to person for questions about membership, events, and getting involved.
Fun FactsNominate an AWIS Baltimore Member Today!Nominate an AWIS member to be featured in our member spotlight! Looking for ladies who are inspiring to the AWIS community, looking for a job, and/or whom you’d like to learn more about.
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From AWIS National
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Become a member of AWIS National and receive monthly newsletters about issues especially geared towards women in science! One of this month’s features: Summit panels, keynote, and other speeches available to watch on-demand!On April 30, 2015, the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), in partnership with The Ohio State University (OSU), hosted the 2015 National Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Washington, DC. The Summit brought together more than 100 senior-level experts for a national dialogue on the nexus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and gender. Watch the Summit panel-by-panel or all at once to learn from these fascinating people and their conversations regarding innovation, entrepreneurship, and gender.
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News from Our ChapterReceived 2014-2015 Star Chapter Award! 
What an honor! The AWIS Star Chapter designation is awarded to those chapters that exemplify what a successful AWIS chapter program should look like. Thank you to all our members for making our chapter one of the best!
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Bits from Our BlogMaking Data Visual! Dr. Issel Anne Lim, our VP of Communications and Webmaster, recently landed a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship! This month she gives us valuable tips on how to make big data more visual! Article by Issel Anne Lim, PhD Want to showcase your writing? Want to build you writing portfolio? Then Submit a Blog Post today!
Professional OpportunitiesOpen positions will now be featured in the Job Listings section of our website. Know of a job opportunity? Submit a job posting! Science OutreachActivities are featured on the Volunteer Opportunities section of our website. Know of a science outreach event? Submit a Volunteer Opportunity! More in Baltimore
98 Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series 13th Annual Tour dem Parks, Hon! Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival Baltimore Women's Classic 5KFor other local events, visit http://baltimore.org/events Other InformationSponsorship We are proud to announce that AWIS Baltimore has courted its first sponsor: Women in STEM, by the Institute for International Research (IIR)! This is a very exciting accomplishment for our Chapter. Would you like to sponsor an event with AWIS Baltimore? We’re always looking to collaborate, network, and promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Email awisbaltimore@gmail.com if you’d like to help out!
| Want to Contribute?Know of an upcoming event, or want to write an article? Want to promote your business or event to women in science from the Greater Baltimore area? → Email us: awisbaltimore@gmail.com
Our Executive BoardPresident: Ekemini Riley, PhD Communication: Lindsay Rizzardi, PhD Finance: Sarah Amend, PhD Programs: Isabel M. Ferrando, PhD Programs: Claudia Avalos, BS Programs: Maren Rey, BA Public Relations: Jessica Curtis, PhD Sponsorship:Lindsay Rizzardi, PhD Social Media: Jocelyn Reader, PhD Webmaster: Issel Anne Lim, PhD More Info: Executive Board
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