Say hello to September, AWIS DC Members and Friends!
Thank you for joining us for our August Book Club, Networking Happy Hour, and STEAMM Speaker Series last month! If you missed the STEAMM speaker, you can find the recorded video on our YouTube Channel or hear them on our new Spotify Podcast under “Full STEAMM Ahead!”
Please see below, or look at the attached PDF newsletter, for a list of highlighted events through AWIS National and AWIS Chapters across the country. As many events are still virtual, we can continue to take advantage of the variety of events across the AWIS network and meet fellow community members.
Upcoming AWIS Local & National Events, Opportunities, & Resources:
- Kelly Science & Clinical proudly presents the 3rd annual (Ex)2: Expert Exchange Series: “Career Evolution & Innovation in Biomanufacturing“ (Thursday, September 19, 2024). This FREE virtual event will feature over a hundred exclusive biomanufacturing jobs, this is a chance to network with associations, industry leaders, and peers, meet 1:1 with Kelly Science & Clinical recruiters, and gain insights from a keynote delivered by some of the industry’s top executives. REGISTER HERE.
- AWIS National: Skills for Disagreeing Better (Wednesday, September 25th, from 1-2:30PM EST) In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested. When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground. Braver Angel Ambassadors will lead and moderate this workshop. Learn more and register here.
- 2 Day STEAM Seminar for 6th – 12th grade students (Saturday, September 28th and October 5th, from 11AM – 2:00PM EST) This FREE opportunity for students from grade 6 – 12 provides hands-on robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, drones, game design, college admission assistance, job shadowing opportunities and more. Learn more and register here.
- AWIS DC is looking for 2025 eBoard volunteers! Are you interested in learning more about running a non-profit? Maybe you’re interested in organizing science events in your community or just want to meet other STEM leaders in the DMV? Retired and have the time to help out early to mid- career women in science? Consider joining the AWIS DC eBoard! Please fill out this interest form. Those who are interested will be invited to our upcoming virtual eBoard meeting on September 3rd at 6pm and our Annual Gratitude Luncheon in December. Voting will take place December 17 – 19th and announced December 20th.
- AWIS DC October Book Club (Date TBA at 7pm ET): Join us for a discussion of the book “The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI” by Dr. Fei-Fei Li. The book connects Li’s personal story as a young immigrant and scientist with the origin stories of artificial intelligence. The Worlds I See is a story of science in the first person, documenting one of the century’s defining moments from the inside. It provides a riveting story of a scientist at work and a thrillingly clear explanation of what artificial intelligence actually is—and how it came to be. RSVP here for the link.
Selected September Celebrations:
| September 2 – Labor Day
September 4 – National Wildlife Day September 8 – International Literacy Day September 15 – World Engineers Day September 21 – International Day of Peace September 25 – National Women’s Health and Fitness Day |
September Fun Fact:
The Romans often associated different months with different gods. September is associated with Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Hope you can make this month’s events!
Thank you and take care!
AWIS DC E-Board