AWIS Fellow to Head NOAA
AWIS Fellow, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, one of the nation's most prominent
marine biologists, will head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the new Obama administration.
http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/directory/entry/40
New This Year! AWIS Educational Foundation Awards for Undergraduates
The AWIS Educational Foundation has re-focused its grant giving priorities. New scholarships are available for undergraduate women in science.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2009
Visit http://www.awis.org/careers/2009edfoundation.html
AWIS Joins with Women's Organzations in Congratulating President-Elect Obama
AWIS along with AAUW and other women's groups encouraged the the new administration to strengthen all offices that in past administrations have played a fundamental role in protecting and advancing women’s issues and opportunities. Click here to read the full letter.
AWIS and Colleague Organizations Submit Potential Candidates for New Administration to President-Elect Barack Obama's Transition Team
AWIS and colleague organizations sent a letter of congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama along with the names of 40 women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are qualified to serve in key leadership positions in the new administration.
While these nominations will not be published, you can read the letter sent to President-Elect Obama here.