This section showcases the details on specific events. The events that AWIS has previously coordinated is listed chronologically in our Event Archive. You can also subscribe to our Calendar for reminders or emailed agendas. |
Events
2018-07-18: Join the AWIS Executive Board!
The Association for Women in Science is looking for new members for their Executive Board for our Baltimore Chapter! We are committed to supporting the advancement of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are looking for strong leaders who will organize activities to connect people across the Greater Baltimore area. Please email awisbaltimore@gmail.com by AUGUST 30 if you are interested. Otherwise, as many members of our current board have moved out of Baltimore, our chapter will shut down. AWIS Baltimore website: http://www.awisbaltimore.org/ Note: These opportunities are open to anyone! We are seeking a mix of people at different stages in their careers. Our current board will happily help teach and transition (http://www.awisbaltimore.org/executive-board). We met about once a month, and different positions have different time commitments, depending on upcoming activities and interests. Happy to answer additional questions! :) |
2017-01-20: A Call for Leaders
Good afternoon Everyone, Happy new year to you all! We hope that everyone enjoyed a joyous and restful holiday season. As leaders of the AWIS Baltimore Chapter, we have seen tremendous growth and reach of our footprint here in Baltimore since our inception in 2008. We have two Star Chapter Awards, our Past President gave a TEDx talk, and several members have expanded their networks and demonstrated leadership capabilities that have helped propel their job searches forward. Though we’ve experienced growth, it is certainly not easy to maintain year after year. Despite our efforts, it has been difficult sustaining momentum each year which, in turn, affects our ability to attract influential speakers, host events, and raise money to keep having great events. At this point, we are in danger of having to suspend chapter operations until we can attract dedicated leadership to take AWIS Baltimore to the next level. We recognize that we are in a unique position – our chapter typically caters to a good concentration of graduate students and postdocs. This is great because it means that there is human capital available to help lead. However, as we all know, these positions are transient which oftentimes means that we have vacancies to be filled. This is where you all come in – we are actively looking for willing and dedicated people to step forward and lead. One key advantage that we have is that this chapter is nimble. There is potential to mold this chapter into what you want it to be. With a supportive team, you can bring a vision to fruition and transform this chapter. We see this as a win-win-win:
Do you want advice for making it through the early years of an Associate Professor position? Then invite that influential PI that you have been following to give a talk… or better yet, host a small group dinner to get close interaction. Do you want to know what it takes to break into the FDA, industry or biotech? Then invite someone who has walked the path you want to follow. Do you want to try your hand at fundraising? We could use the help! Come in, contact companies on behalf of AWIS Baltimore and see if we can get sale proceeds after an event, tour, etc. Is there a biotech entrepreneur you want to network with? Invite them to an AWIS Baltimore event, or host them for a small group dinner. Long story short, there are so many possibilities! We have established a great framework over the past 4 years, with a large listserve, templates for newsletters, social media platforms, website, and recurring events that can be revived – just to name a few. There will be resources at your disposal from day one, we just need folks to lead and take this chapter to even greater heights. With all that said, we are having an in-person brunch on Saturday, February 11th to try and chart a way forward for our chapter and keep it running. If you are interested in serving the chapter in any way – event planning, fundraising, finance, social media communications, website maintenance, etc. – please join us. Here are the details:
We look forward to hearing from anyone who is interested and to having a productive year!
Sincerely, Jocelyn Reader, Co-President Jess Shisler, Co-President Ekemini Riley, Past President ---  Association for Women in Science Greater Baltimore Chapter |
2014-12-04: Career Options & Job Resources for Scientists
We are excited to be hosting Dr. Tianna Hicklin next week! Dr. Hicklin is Assistant Editor of Custom Publishing at Science/AAAS. Here's a brief summary of the event:  Event details:
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us :) We hope to see you all there! Pass the word along to those who may be interested! |
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AWIS Dec Flier 2014 (1).pdf
2014-11-13: Smooth Transitions - Finding an Industry Job!
We are excited to be hosting Dr. Joanne Kamens in two weeks! She is the Founding President of AWIS Massachusetts, Executive Director of Addgene, and was recently named one of Forbes' 40 Women over 40! Dr. Kamens has had an illustrious career in industry and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us. Her presentation will provide you with:
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If you have any questions, please feel free to email us :) We hope to see you all there! Pass the word along to those who may be interested! |
2014-09-13: Joint AWIS Chapter Picnic!
The annual AWIS-Bethesda fall picnic will be held on Saturday, September 13th, at Stratton Park in Bethesda. This year we are excited to co-host this event with AWIS DC and AWIS Baltimore! The AWIS chapters will be providing traditional BBQ food, veggie burgers, sides, desserts, and beverages. Stratton park has bathrooms, a shaded playground, BBQ pit, seating areas and parking. So save the date for what is sure to be a fun and relaxing afternoon with friends, family, and other regional AWIS members!
Everyone is welcome to come. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note that the park is not accessible from Democracy Blvd. Directions from Democracy Blvd:
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2014-07-01: AWIS Baltimore Exec Board Mtg
If you want to participate in organizing events, fundraising, or trying to get corporate sponsorship for our Chapter, please come out! *This is also a great opportunity to get a sneak preview of events we have coming up* We are setting up volunteer committees for all the great initiatives we have coming up! Here are the details: AWIS Baltimore Exec Board Mtg Tuesday, July 1st, 6:30-7:30pm Teavolve 1401 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231 Please RSVP using the form below! |
2014-06-28: AWIS National Board Evening Reception with Local Chapters
The AWIS National Exec Board is in town (DC Metro Area) this weekend and they are hosting a reception to meet members of the local area chapters! Please join us this Saturday, June 28th from 6:30-8:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to network - the AWIS National Board is an accomplished group of successful women! Here are the details: AWIS National Board Evening Reception with Local Chapters Saturday, June 28th, 6:30 - 8:00pm Aria Pizzeria and Bar 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 |
2014-05-10: Conversations with Dr. Erin Bowers!
This quarter we'll be having brunch with Dr. Erin Bowers (bio below). Dr. Bowers is a Biotechnology Patent Examiner at the USPTO. She works at the interface of scientific discovery and innovation. Come out and hear about her career journey! When: SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 Time: 10:30AM - NOON Where: Teavolve - 1401 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231 (check out their brunch menu!) RSVP: by Thursday, May 8, 2014 at http://awisbaltq2conversations.eventbrite.com... only 5 spots available! Dr. Bowers' Bio: Erin Bowers is a biotechnology patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She received a Ph.D. in chemical biology from Johns Hopkins University in 2011, where she performed research into the inhibition and modulation of the histone acetyltransferase enzyme p300. During her time in Baltimore, Erin served as the President of the Greater Baltimore chapter of the Association for Women in Science. **Note: Although we try whenever possible to get separate checks, that is not always possible. So, as with all our past hostless dining events, we ask that you bring cash to make paying your portion of the dinner bill as smooth as possible. In the event that you RSVP and find that you cannot attend, please notify us immediately so we can make that space open for the next person. |
2014-04-03: A Spring Networking Event!
AWIS DC, Bethesda, and Baltimore Annual Networking Social Co-sponsored with AAAS S&T Fellows and WISE Affinity Group
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2014-03-19: AWIS Hosts Lab Support
AWIS Hosts Lab Support: “From Academia to Industry - Tips and Tricks for Your Successful Job Search!”
Events are open to all members. Get involved, plan events, and meet new people! |
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