Past AWIS interns have gained invaluable experience through participation in a multitude of enriching opportunities. AWIS has numerous intern opportunities designed to fit each individual's educational goals. Interns have had the opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director, Publications Manager, Web Site Administrator, and AWIS Committee Chairs. They have acted as liaisons to other national organizations, attended Congressional hearings, followed judicial decisions, composed press releases, worked on membership development, written for AWIS Magazine, implemented programs for special projects, and participated in grant writing. AWIS interns have gone on to attend graduate or medical school as well as to achieve Fulbright Fellowships, Congressional Fellowships, and pursue careers in industry and academia.

We receive over 150 application seach year for fewer than 10 available positions. Our aim this year is to raise$25,000 over the next three months to offer the interns a modest stipend, which helps to defray the costs of living in Washington, DC. 100% of the funds are dedicated to intern stipends. Please visit our web site for an in-depth look at the 2003 interns and their experience at AWIS http://www.awis.org/resource/internshipfund.html

We are also seeking support for an endowed internship to honor the memory of Dr. Barbara Lazarus. As many of you know, this past year AWIS lost a dear friend and a tireless leader for women in science and engineering, Barbara B. Lazarus. Dr. Lazarus, an Associate Provost of Carnegie Mellon University, died last July due to complications from cancer. She was 57 yeas old. We would like to raise $30,000 to endow an internship in her honor. This would become an annual "Barbara Lazarus Internship." For more information please visit http://www.awis.org/resource/barbaralazarus.pdf.

You can make your contribution tothe AWIS Intern Fund through our secure site https://www2.serve.com/awis/interndonateform.html

or by check to: AWIS Intern Fund1200 New York Avennue, NW. Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005

We would like to get feedback on the mentoring book 'A Hand Up: Women Mentoring Women in Science'. This book was initially published as part of the AWIS Mentoring Project and distributed to chapters and purchased by many members over the last decade. We are in the process of updating 'A Hand Up' and would like to receive comments on how people have used the books either in their chapters, institutions, or individually. We would also like to hear any suggestions you might have for the revision. The first edition was a great success and with your help we hope to make the revised version even better!**Please address your replies to Emily Singer at singer@awis.org** Thank you. We appreciate your input!

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The Palo Alto ChapterNeeds Your Help!      

Outreach
Outreach is looking for people to coordinate incoming requests forOutreach help and redistribute requests to the appropriate members of theOutreach list via email.  
Interested?  Contact Katy Kuo Korsmeyer atkuokaty at scientist.com

We thank our Corporate Sponsors Bio Rad, Genencor, Genentech, On Assignment Lab Support, Smoliar Foundation, Anonymous donor for the generous support of our programs.