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We’re pleased to offer the opportunity to have your business profile portrait taken by DC-area portrait photographer, Tamzin Smith. Tamzin is giving AWIS members and AWIS friends a very special offer that includes 1 full-resolution, moderately-retouched digital file (selected from 3-5 shots)! Spaces are limited! ALL ARE WELCOME! Please RSVP by March 31st! Tickets: https://awisdcpictureday.eventbrite.com Note: No refunds will be given for the headshot portion of this event after March 31, 2016. Not all leaders are in management positions. How do you continue to build and strengthen your leadership skills regardless of your career level? Join AWIS for small group discussions on several different "Leading from where you are" techniques. You will be meeting new people, so bring your business cards! AWIS DC presents: Unconscious Bias and its Impact on Women in STEM July 12, 2016 AAAS 6-8:30pm Have you ever wondered what unconscious bias is and how it affects women in STEM? On Tuesday, July 12th Dr. Janette Lun from Scientific Workforce Diversity in the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will join AWIS DC to help tackle this important topic. Don’t forget to bring your questions and business cards along! Networking and appetizers at 6pm. Programming begins at 6:30. All are welcome! Tickets: http://awisdcbias.eventbrite.com Not a member! Join AWIS DC Here! Biography Janetta Lun, Ph.D. is a senior behavioral scientist in Scientific Workforce Diversity in the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this position, she works on evidence-based approaches and interventions to enhance the diversity and social inclusion of the scientific workforce at NIH. In 2013-2014, she was an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow in the Office of Program, Policy and Management of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflicts and Humanitarian Assistance at USAID. Her fellowship work supported the implementation of the U.S. National Action Plan of Women, Peace and Security at USAID. She earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Virginia with research on the social-cognitive basis of intergroup attitudes and behavior, as well as cultural psychology. She had also held positions at other organizations such as UVA’s Center for Advanced Study on Teaching and Learning and Chemonics International where she conducted program evaluations and projects review. Dr. Lun has also designed and taught classes on cultural diversity and cross-cultural negotiation. The First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event As you know, we are a volunteer run organization. We literally wouldn't be here if it weren't for the people that generously dedicate their time to serve on the board, serve on a committee, speak at events, and help events run smoothly. To all of you who have given your time to AWIS over the years: thank you!! Each year, we'll choose one volunteer to formally recognize. For the inaugural event, we can't think of anyone more deserving than Melissa McCartney. Melissa has served on the board for multiple years and had an integral role in the genesis of the AWIS DC Mentoring Circles program. She is leaving DC at the end of the year for new opportunities, so let's get together to celebrate all of the things that she has done for our chapter! What: Tapas, Drinks, Networking, and “Thank You’s”! When: Nov 7th, 6-8pm Where: La Tasca, 722 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 http://www.latascausa.com/site/locations/washington-dc/ Metro Access: Gallery Place Cost: $10 AWIS DC End of the Year Event Admission fee is $5 plus a contribution to the Children's National patient toy drive! RSVP here! We hope you will join us for a very special event on December 14 at the AAAS headquarters! For our last activity of the year, we are hosting a panel discussion about the changing administration, and the role that we, as avid supporters of women in science and technology, can play over both the short and long term. We know that many of you are frustrated and anxious about upcoming policies changes. It's important that we make sure our voices are heard, as we fight to protect diversity in STEM education and encourage fact-based policy decisions. Our panelist for the evening include Mayra Montrose, Bill Pewen, and Sandra Scham. Stay tuned for bios! In addition to the discussion, we will provide resources for those of you looking for ways to be more involved in AWIS and other like-minded organizations. We also want to hear from you: what would like to see the chapter do in 2017? Holiday Toy Collection During the event, we will be collecting toys for the patients at Children's National Medical Center who won't be home for the holidays. Board games, Legos, and toys for infants are very much needed. If you can't bring a toy, cash or gift cards to places like Target, Amazon, iTunes, Visa/American Express are also acceptable. Click here to learn more about what items are needed and what is prohibited, but please no used, breakable, or gift-wrapped items. Come join your fellow AWIS members to network, discuss, encourage, and plan. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Leading from where you are: building leadership skills in your current position
Wednesday, December 14
Networking & Appetizers at 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion at 6:30 PM
AAAS Building, Washington DC