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Supporting the Advancement of Women in Science & Science-Related Fields; Peer Mentoring; Career Advancement Talks; Leadership Activities; Networking; DC Chapter awisdc.org Washington DC Joined January 2012-
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Throughout this month, we will highlight brilliant #WomenInSTEM like Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Vanessa Wyche, and Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Find their stories and others here: awis.org/historical-wom…
Aprille Joy Ericsson, PhD, is an aerospace engineer who served as the US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology. awis.org/historical-wom… #WomenInScience @HowardU @NASA #BlackHistoryMonth
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On Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET, join Dr. Megan Wilkerson to learn how to leverage your academic skills and mindset in the fast-paced, results-driven environment of industry. awis.org/whats-next-web… #WomenInScience
Happening tomorrow, and free for AWIS members!
Ready to take on a leadership role or connect with more women in STEM in the DMV? Consider applying to join our executive board, and come work with us! Link to apply: forms.gle/NwdRauTJsHABAe…
Join us tonight!
We had so much fun at our summer networking event last Thursday! If you’re looking to connect with some amazing women in STEM in the DMV, make sure to join us in the future and sign up for our email list on our website!
See you tonight!
One final reminder to join us TOMORROW for our networking happy hour. Register at the link below, we’d love to have you join us! Feel free to bring a colleague too 🙂 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Are you interested in joining a virtual Mentoring Circle for the remainder of the year? We have several grad students looking for a mentor as they navigate their next steps! Please let us know by August 10th if interested. Link to join: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
We’ve got a great lineup of events coming this August, so make sure you RSVP and we’d love for you to join us! Links to RSVP will be posted to our page.
Join ORWH on August 19, at 1 p.m. EDT for the second installment of the NIH Women’s Health Roundtable Series. This event focuses on endometriosis & aims to foster collaborative discussions among researchers, clinicians, & community members. bit.ly/3LP6W08
Reminder to RSVP for our networking happy hour THIS Thursday at Mission DuPont!!
Join AWIS DC Members and Friends for Happy Hour at Mission Dupont near the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Please RSVP to let us know how large of a table we need. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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