Events

You don’t have to be a current AWIS DC member to attend some of our programs. Sign up for our next event and stop by our welcome table to get more information about joining our chapter.

Event Information:

  • Tue
    13
    Oct
    2015

    Educate, Curate, and Communicate: Now That You Have That Degree What Will You Do With It?

    6:00 pmAAAS Headquarters, 1200 NY Ave. NW

    http://awisdcoctober.eventbrite.com

    Join our panelists for an evening of career exploration.  Opportunities abound for scientists who choose not to stay in academia. Scientific societies, museums, and a seemingly infinite variety of publications and other media want your knowledge, expertise and skills. Learn more about how to steer your career into places where you’ll thrive.

     

    Panelists:

    Beth Ruedi is Director of Education and Professional Development for the Genetics Society of America. 

    Briana Pobiner is a Research Scientist and Museum Educator with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

    Sara Reardon joined Nature in 2013 and writes about biomedical research and policy, with a focus on neuroscience, microbiology, and NIH. 

    Moderator: Sherry Marts is the current VP for Programs for the AWIS DC Chapter. She is a coach and consultant with a particular interest in advancing women in STEM.