<html> <head> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 3.0"> <title>Jan/Feb01newsletter</title> </head> <body> <table BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="1" CELLPADDING="7" WIDTH="673" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="12" VSPACE="12"> <tr> <td WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="TOP" HEIGHT="112"><img SRC="Images/clip_image003.gif" width="307" height="91"></td> <td WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" HEIGHT="112">          N E W S L E T T E R</td> <td WIDTH="47%" VALIGN="TOP" HEIGHT="112">Association for Women in Science Palo Alto Chapter <a href="http://www.pa-awis.org/">http://www.pa-awis.org/</a> <a href="http://www.awis.org/">http://www.awis.org/</a> January / February 2001</td> </tr> </table>             Contents <a href="#Notes from the Prez">Notes from the Prez</a> 1 <a href="#February Workshop">Upcoming Workshop</a> 1 <a href="#Check This Out">Check This Out</a> 2 <a href="#AWIS Hikers Make the Circuit">Articles of Interest</a> 3 <a href="#Recognition Awards">More Articles of Interest </a>4 <a href="#POSITIONS AVAILABLE!">Jobs </a>5 <a href="#C A L E N D A R o f E V E N T S">Calendar of Events</a> <img SRC="Images/Image5.gif" width="32" height="32"><a name="Notes from the Prez">Notes from the Prez</a> Annette Lewis , President Happy New Year 2001! Make a resolution to be a more active AWIS member: attend a meeting, join one of our committees, go on a hike, or send email to the Board. Let us know what were doing right, or suggest ways we could do things differently. <blink>Chapter elections will take place in March</blink>. We need you Would you be willing to nominate yourself (or a friend?) for a spot on the Board? The time requirements are manageable, and the rewards of leadership and working with great Board members are priceless! Recent chapter programs have featured new trends in biotech and creativity in science. Weve had a program on giving feedback and a workshop on collaborative leadership. In January, the focus will be on balancing family and career. In February, well offer a research talk on endangered northwest salmon. What meeting topics would interest you? Let us know! Mentoring will sponsor a program on Conflict Resolution on January 15. Outreach is always prepared to put your teaching talents to use. You can volunteer to help with our Scholarship selection, or the Expanding Your Horizon conference in March. New volunteers are welcome to come to the Newsletter folding party, or to help Membership with sign-ins at our meetings. You active support will make our chapter stronger. Hope to see you soon! <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> Do you have good news to share about yourself or an AWIS colleague? Write to the Newsletter. Send email to Vicki Basham at <a HREF="mailto:vicki@emeraldegg.com">vicki@emeraldegg.com</a> <a name="February Workshop">February Workshop Migrates to March</a> The topic of this year's traditional professional development workshop is projects and project management. Most of the work we do as scientists and facilitators of science in academia, industry and government is organized as or around projects. Some "projects" are quite simple, but most extend through time, crossing funding and departmental boundaries, and involving people with different backgrounds and perceptions who are juggling multiple responsibilities. How is this all managed to get things done? Whether or not we aspire to be project managers, if we understand projects and project management, we understand some of the forces that shape our work environment. Pat Lindquist, a project manager and trainer, will give a workshop on science-based projects and project management. The workshop will have the usual format, three hours on a Saturday morning, and will include continental breakfast and lunch. The fee is $25 for AWIS members and $35 for non-members. The program is being held at Genentech on March 3. A registration flyer will be posted on the NCC web page (www.ebawis.org/nccchptr.htm) and will be distributed by email soon. <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> <blockquote> ü <a name="Check This Out">Check This Out</a> ü NCC-AWIS Newsletter Editor Needed If your talents and interests lie in this direction, this is a good way to make a difference and support women in science. The NCC-AWIS committee publishes two newsletters a year that report on the joint activities of the chapters, including fund raising, the February workshop and the Recognition Awards banquet. These newsletters inform our corporate sponsors and members of all Northern California Chapters of AWIS directly about our joint activities. For more information, please call Mary Alice Yund at 510-525-1715 or email her at <a href="mailto:yund@worldnet.att">yund@worldnet.att</a>. AAAS Meeting in San Francisco The AAAS meeting is the major cross-discipline science meeting in the US. Leaders in science, science policy and government gather to talk to each other, the scientific community, the press, and the general public. Participants include the most prominent women in academic science, science policy and government. AWIS, as an AAAS affiliate organization, sponsors workshops at the meeting and hosts a reception that many of these prominent women in science, as well as AWIS National Board members and national office staff, attend. This year the AWIS reception will be Sunday, February 18, in San Francisco. Time and place of the event will be emailed to members when available. Check the AAAS program when it is finalized or the AWIS website, <a href="http://www.awis.org">www.awis.org</a>. Six Reasons to Join AWIS-Palo Alto AWIS-Palo Alto is a local nonprofit organization affiliated with National AWIS and AAAS. We are an organization where you can: <blockquote> Network and receive support from other women in science Problem-solve with others who have been where you are now Develop leadership skills and strategies to advance your career Project a voice with impact on national issues like science education Promote opportunities for women in science Exercise your commitment to foster the next generation of women in science </blockquote> Your membership supports our committee work and our programs. For information on how to join contact Lalitha Subramanian <a HREF="mailto:lalithatawis@hotmail.com">lalithatawis@hotmail.com</a> or visit our website: <a href="http://www.pa-awis.org">www.pa-awis</a>. <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> "Science Matters" Book Club The Science Matters Book Club has three openings this year for leaders. This book club is open to the public, and features local scientists leading a discussion on a science book written for lay people. Generally, about 25 people attend. The meetings are on Sunday afternoons from 2-4. If you know of anyone who would be a good discussion leader for this, contact Victoria Welborn at 831-459-2816 or email her at: <a HREF="mailto:welborn@cats.ucsc.edu">welborn@cats.ucsc.edu</a>. And please, feel free to recommend yourself! The next Science Matters Book Club meeting is January 21. The book will be The New World of Mr. Tompkins by George Gamow, Russell Stannard, and Michael Edwards. Our leader will be Carlos Figueroa, Physics, Cabrillo College. We will follow the schedule we did for December with light refreshments starting at 1:30, book discussion beginning at 2:00. January will also bring the kickoff of Fast Forward, a video series on technology. Fast Forward will meet every Tuesday for six weeks at Sesnon House at Cabrillo College from 7-9pm. The first session will be Tuesday January 30th. Fast Forward is a six-week series of scholar-led lectures, film screenings, readings and discussion designed to explore the development of major 20th century technological innovations and how they have changed us and the world in which we live. Fast Forward will encourage participants to examine the hopes and anxieties that have accompanied the last century's revolutions in communications and knowledge. What a great way to spend the first part of 2001! For more information, contact Victoria Welborn at 831-459-2816 or write her at <a href="mailto:welborn@cats.ucsc.edu">welborn@cats.ucsc.edu</a>. Board Members Needed! Imagine yourself as a member of the Board. Think how good it feel to put your ideas into practice, to meet lots of AWIS members, to be part of a team of committed volunteers. Think how good it would look on your resume. The Palo Alto Chapter holds elections every two years for the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Member-at-Large. It is essential for the Chapter to keep a few experienced people on the Board, to let people rotate through various positions, and to bring in new people at each election cycle. If youd like to find out more, to find out the skills and time required, please ask one of the current Board members at your earliest convenience. Thank you for helping us identify good candidates for the Board. There will be information posted on the chapter web page in the near future. Palo Alto Mentoring The Mentoring Committee hosted a successful kick-off meeting on November 16th. The Palo Alto Chapter program focuses on making mentoring contacts for Stanford graduate students and post-docs. Over 60 people turned up, and matches were made for the majority of folks who attended. If you missed the meeting and would like to participate, please complete the Mentor or Protegee form on our web page. Go to <a HREF="http://www.pa-awis.org/">www.pa-awis.org</a> and click on Mentoring to find the form. You will be contacted ASAP. <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> <a name="AWIS Hikers Make the Circuit">AWIS Hikers Make the Circuit</a> Staff Correspondent A group of 8 or so intrepid hikers met on a sunny, mild Saturday morning in early December and completed the loop around the Dish in just about two hours. We kept an easy strolling pace, with plenty of time for informal mentoring, and chatting. If youd like to join us on the next outing, check the Calendar of Events at the January meeting. Were hoping to have one hike a month, weather permitting. It is a good way to get to know a few members better, and get some exercise, too. Does Your Company Know AWIS? Mary Alice Yund Does your company know about AWIS? Does your company support AWIS? Does your company know about AWIS's work in support of career development for girls and women in science? How does AWIS raise funds to support its programs? The Northern California Chapters of AWIS have many programs and events that are possible because of support from corporate sponsors. Corporate fund-raising is a continuous activity that is essential to the vitality of our AWIS chapters. We have developed an effective fund-raising strategy and the goals and activities of the local AWIS chapters make a good case and an easy sell, if we can present it to the correct person in a company that has a corporate giving program. As a non-profit we qualify under several different corporate giving categories. When we get to the right corporate person, and establish an ongoing relationship, we have a very good success rate. Finding the HR or personnel department is easy. Almost every company has one. But understanding each company's corporate giving program requires inside knowledge. For example, if the company has a corporate giving program, what department and which person should be contacted to initiate a discussion? Finding answers to these questions can take an outsider a long time. To maintain and enhance fund-raising, we need help from AWIS members and supporters in two areas: 1) Gathering information - Identifying the right corporate person to contact about corporate sponsorship 2) Fund-raising - Offering the company the opportunity to support AWIS First, an AWIS member within a company who can make inquiries and has access to an internal directory can greatly shorten the time it takes to determine whether a company is a good candidate for a corporate sponsorship. She can find out who to call to make initial inquiries. This greatly increases the efficiency of our fund-raising efforts. If, as an AWIS member and employee, you can assist the fund-raisers by lending your name or your voice to their efforts, that is a welcome additional contribution to our fund-raising efforts and increases the chance of success. Second, we need people to help with fund-raising by contacting present and potential corporate sponsors about AWIS and following up on those contacts. This requires a small amount of time spread over weeks or months; mostly it is tracking and following up the relationship as needed with a few phone calls. The corporate fund-raising work is coordinated by the fund-raising committee chair. We have an established database and protocol with written presentation materials on AWIS and templates for follow up and thank you letters. We will train and assist you in the rewarding work of fund-raising. Currently, all our corporate funds come from the efforts of two members who have developed the procedures and materials and who been doing this for several years. A couple of more people contacting companies and establishing relationships will allow more companies to be contacted and ensure continued corporate sponsorship for AWIS and its programs. To help us help AWIS by supporting our fund-raising efforts, write Miriam Valesco, Fund-Raising Committee Chair at <a HREF="mailto:mvalesco@holonet.net">mvalesco@holonet.net</a> <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> Womens Appointment Project The Association for Women in Science is currently involved in the Women's Appointments Project and would like to ask for your help. The Women's Appointments Project aims to increase the number of women appointed to key positions throughout the new presidential administration. AWIS is participating in the Science, Technology, Transportation, Aviation, Maritime, NASA, NSF committee, and we are currently requesting resumes for qualified women candidates for positions in these areas. In addition, the Project would appreciate applications for other positions not under this committee. We are asking for your help in broadcasting this information to your members so we can reach the broadest, most qualified talent pool. Attached are two files, one on the project and one containing an application form. The application form provides an address for the Project, but we would also appreciate if you would send the information to us, either by email to <a href="mailto:pratt@awis.org">pratt@awis.org</a> or by fax, Attn: Women's Appointments, 202-326-8960. Your help in distributing these materials to your members would be greatly appreciated. Information on the Project is available at <a HREF="http://www.pa-awis.org/">http://www.appointwomen.com</a>. <a name="Recognition Awards">Recognition Awards</a> Call for Nominations Each year, NCC-AWIS presents awards to women who have combined pursuing their own careers with support of other women in science. Training and education in science is not enough. We each need to find our individual ways of using our science and developing a professional life and career. In honoring individual women, AWIS recognizes the importance of mentoring and of teaching and sharing with others more than just the content and techniques or our science. Two awards go to women working in research or technological advancements in academia or industry: one to a woman established in her field, one to a woman early in her career. A third award goes to women who are using their science away from the bench. To nominate a woman send a letter of nomination explaining how the nominee has helped other women develop professionally and a brief resume or CV giving the nominee's educational background and professional history, by February 15, to Mary Alice Yund, 723 Woodhaven Road, Berkeley, CA 94708. Questions? Contact Mary Alice at (510) 525-1715 or <a href="mailto:yund@worldnet.att.net">yund@worldnet.att.net</a>. What do all the previous recipients of these awards have in common? Someone nominated them. Most mentoring and professional assistance is done privately, one-on-one. AWIS cannot honor these women and recognize the importance and value of what they do if we don't know who they are. <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> Spring Cleaning to Benefit Schools!  Katy Kuo Korsmeyer, Community Outreach One New Year resolution that everyone makes is to get organized and clean-up. How about the work environment? Does your lab or company have old equipment or reagents lying around waiting for a new home? Are there gels or reagents past QC dates but you hate to toss them? The local high schools can sure use them! To make it easier for you, bring them to the January or February chapter meetings after work and we'll take them off your hands. Can't make it to a chapter meeting or donation too large to carry? Contact Katy and we'll make arrangements to come pick it up. Lots of your equipment would be valuable for high schools: shakers, incubators, stirrers, vortexers, gel dryers, pipettors, pH meters, graduated cylinders and more.  And dont forget consumables such as loading dyes, molecular weight markers, pipet tips, Petri dishes, and poured PAGE gels. Teachers are quite creative and can find uses for just about any donation! Equipment should be free of biohazard contaminants or measurable radioactivity. If you have any doubts on equipment or reagents, just send email to <a href="mailto:kuokaty@ricochet.net">kuokaty@scientist.com</a> or call 650-343-5937. Lively December Meeting! At the December 14th meeting, we were lucky enough to have Dr. Jacquelyn Chang, MD as our speaker. She gave a wonderful talk on giving and receiving feedback. The audience was encouraged to participate and boy did they ever! The main idea I think we all took away from the meeting was that the goal of feedback is to make changes happen and to maintain a relationship that will enable more productivity in the future. Dr. Chang talked about how the ideal "feedback giver" must consider variables such as power differences, the individual situation, differences between men and women, and feedback vs. criticism. Dr. Chang also emphasized that it is important to find a private place and schedule enough time for a feedback session, to give feedback frequently and regularly, to stay on topic, to set the framework (not personal, and be up front about intended actions, and to prepare in advance. She suggested that the feedback giver start with the positives, then move to the negatives. She said it is good to prioritize negatives in order of importance, and to focus on specifics and not generalities. Provide recent examples and give concrete suggestions for improvement. Be direct and collaborative and own the feedback as subjective. Ask about intentions instead of making assumptions. The ideal "feedback receivers" guidelines are quite similar to the givers. Also, the receiver can actively solicit the feedback, take care not to interrupt, ask questions to clarify what is being said, and if the receiver needs time to digest whats being said, or he or she just cant hear any more negatives, the receiver needs to be assertive about this and let the giver know that both will need to schedule another time to finish the session. Also, the receiver needs to be sure to acknowledge the value of whats being said. <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> <a name="POSITIONS AVAILABLE!">POSITIONS AVAILABLE!</a> <ol> <li>County of Ventura, Environmental Health Division Environmental Health Specialist III (two positions available)</li> These two positions are in the Leaking Underground Fuel Tank (LUFT) Program. The pay range is $3,063 to $4,298 per month, with a 2.5%/3.5%/5% educational incentive based on completion of an Associate/Bachelor's/Master's degree. The office is at the Government Center in the city of Ventura. The LUFT Program provides oversight for contaminated sites by reviewing site assessment and corrective action workplans and reports; preparing response letters; performing inspections and enforcement actions; providing technical information to the public, the responsible party, and consultants; and performing related duties as assigned. Requirements: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health Science or a related field, AND three years of progressively responsible experience in geology, hydrology, hazardous materials, or occupational health. A Master's degree may substitute for one year experience. A valid California driver's license is required. Visit the Human Resource home page at http://www.ventura.org/personnel/pereo1.htm for more information. The positions should be listed by 12/8 or possibly 12/15. You may also contact: Erin K. O'Connell at 805.662.6511. <li>Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA), Program Administrator</li> </ol> <blockquote> <blockquote> Needed: An enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a science background and excellent people, organizational, communication and computer skills. Experience with organizing a science fair or large event preferred. The candidate to coordinate all aspects of the Science Fair by interfacing with board members, teachers, students, judges and funding organizations. For more information, contact Prema Rao <a href="mailto:(PremSai@aol.com">(PremSai@aol.com</a>) 3. UC Berkeley, Office of the President, MRU Analyst Salary: $36,000 to $64,800 yearly Responsibilities: The Humanities Research and Science and Technology Programs are systemwide programs administered in the Office of Research. The Program Officer will manage, under the direction of the Program Coordinators, all activities relating to program administration, program development, and research dissemination. The Program Officer will assist the Coordinators in staffing OP-based systemwide committees as necessary. Maintain and update rosters of advisory/executive boards/committees (solicitation of nominations, terms of appointment, appointment and thank you letters). Assist Coordinators in overseeing five-year and fifteen-year reviews of MRU's. Assist with coordination of director searches. Maintain and track Memoranda of Understanding, an agreement between the Office of Research and Multicampus Research Units. Maintain annual budget reports and narrative reports which are submitted by the various MRU's. Provide support for web-based research projects. Provide analytical summaries of selected reports received by Coordinators. Qualifications: Excellent organizational, analytical, written and communication skills. Thorough attention to detail is essential. Strong computer skills and experience with word-processing applications, databases and website maintenance. Must have the ability to work collaboratively to complete multiple tasks in an environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines and competing demands. To Apply: You may mail your application/resume to: UCOP Human Resources, 1111 Franklin Street, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607-5200. You may conveniently send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:apply-l@ucop.edu">apply-l@ucop.edu</a> with an attached resume. (An application form is not necessary.) Your resume should be in text-only format. Be sure to include the job number and title. For more information, contact Cathie Magowan, PhD., Coordinator, Science and Technology Research University of California Office of the tel: (510) 987-0377, <a href="mailto:e-mail:cathie.magowan@ucop.edu">e-mail:cathie.magowan@ucop.edu</a> 4. InGenuity Systems Ph.D.s Wanted! Work from Home!! Be challenged!! Be your own boss!! Be paid to get the latest scientific updates from top journals!! InGenuity Systems, a dynamic, fast growing pre-IPO company, is building next generation information technologies that will revolutionize the way functional genetic data can be used by research scientists. We are seeking diligent scientists (senior Ph.D. candidates considered) in the molecular biology field to review and translate experimental findings from the leading peer-review journals into a standardized information language for inclusion in our genomics Knowledge Base. As a Consulting Scientist, you will work from the comfort of your own home, in your time, and be your own boss. You must be meticulously detail-oriented, experienced using the WWW, and committed to delivering results in a timely manner. You must also own a computer with Internet access, email and a printer. Consulting contracts are typically for one year. Apply now at <a href="http://www.ingenuity.com">http://www.ingenuity.com</a> to become a Consulting Scientist OR refer a friend and earn $100 (details on our web site)!!! 5. Berkeley Biotechnology Education, Inc. (BBEI), position available Are you a creative thinker who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment? Do you understand the issues facing young people, education, biotech and health industries today? Then, this is the job for you! Berkeley Biotechnology Education, Inc. (BBEI), a comprehensive education and training program in the East Bay, seeks a highly motivated individual who understands students, schools, and the biotech and health industries. Position provides an opportunity to work with over 30 companies in the biotech and allied health fields and with students in two high schools and a community college setting. Incumbent will be afforded an exciting opportunity to work closely with students as they participate in a 3-year science training program that integrates school work and internships in industry. This position provides the opportunity to see and impact student development and to learn the inner workings of the biotech and health industries. You will be a part of a close-knit, dedicated, professional and energetic staff. Compensation: $40, 000 - $45,000 DOE + Benefits Qualifications: *Several years of relevant program experience *Experience working with young people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds *Understanding of workplace learning and school-to-work programs *Familiarity with high school and community college education system *Work experience in biotech industry and/or college/high school level science teaching experience *Previous experience in presenting and leading seminars/workshops *Detail oriented, computer literate, multi-tasking, and a team player with initiative *MS/MA preferred </blockquote> </blockquote> Fax resume and cover letter to (510) 705-5237. Open until filled. For more information, visit our website <a href="http://www.bbei.org">www.bbei.org</a> <ol START="6"> <li>Zyomyx, Research Associate Microfluidics Location: Hayward, California, U.S.A.</li> </ol> <blockquote> <blockquote> Description: Conduct highly multi-disciplinary work involving engineering, microfluidic design and fabrication, polymer chemistry and biochemistry. Task involves research and development of polymer based microfluidic devices. Activities range from machining, polymer processing, and micro fabrication to software based microfluidic simulation, cad design. Qualifications: BS or MS in the field of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or analytical/physical chemistry. Detail oriented, highly motivated individual. Experiences in polymer processing, machine shop, and MEM/BioMEM are desirable. We provide a stimulating environment, competitive salary, equity participation, and excellent benefits. Zyomyx is a great company with lots of young people. We are pre-IPO, well funded, doing very interesting work in proteomics. If anybody is interested, please forward your resume to me directly at <a href="mailto:mtan@zyomyx.com">mtan@zyomyx.com</a>. Zyomyx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   </blockquote> </blockquote> 7. San Francisco State University, Teaching Positions <blockquote> <blockquote> Chem 115 - General Chemistry (first semester)lab sections, 02 & 09, General chemistry for chemistry majors that need to be filled for Spring 01 semester. The lab meets twice a week for 3 hours each meeting. I can offer you slots on TTH from 8-11, 11-2, or 2-5. On the MW cycle, I can arrange for a 2-5 lab section. You will be expected to introduce the lab exercise in a 15-20 minute lecture. A permanent faculty lab coordinator oversees all of the lab sections and provides lab instructors with notes, aids, and other valuable teaching tools. The labs are tried and true, and provide a lot of opportunity to gain some teaching experience. The lab has an in-house generated lab manual. Aside from the 6 contact hours per week, there will be grading responsibilities for quizzes and lab reports. The starting salary for this position is $4986 for the semester. The semester is a standard 15 week semester that begins on Monday, January 29, 2001 and ends on Friday, May 18, 2001. </blockquote> </blockquote> Chem 130 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Lecture - 3unit lecture class <blockquote> <blockquote> Common organic compounds and basic principles. Course for non chem majors There will be a lot of guidance and help from permanent faculty who have taught this class. The course meets twice per week from 0810-0925 on T,TH Starting salary for this lecture is ~ $3700. </blockquote> </blockquote> Chem 334 - Organic Chem I laboratory - 3 unit lab class; lab sections 01, 02, 05 <blockquote> <blockquote> Principles of organic chemistry in the lab primarily for students majoring in chemistry and biochemistry. The lab meets one day per week for 3 hours and is preceded by a one hour lab lecture. A permanent faculty lab coordinator oversees all of the lab sections and provides lab instructors with notes, aids, and other valuable teaching tools. The labs are tried and true, and provide a lot of opportunity to gain some teaching experience. The lab has an in-house generated lab manual. Aside from the 6 contact hours per week, there will be grading responsibilities for quizzes and lab reports. Available times: M, 1-5PM (sect-01); W, 1-5PM (sect-02); TH, 1-5PM (sect-05) Starting salary: ~$3700 Contact: James Orenberg, Professor and Chair Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA 94132-4163 Phone: (415) 338-1288 FAX: (415) 338-2384 Email: <a HREF="mailto:orenberg@sfsu.edu">orenberg@sfsu.edu</a> ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Wanted! Wanted! Individuals to participate in a Science Job Hunting Survey! We want to better understand your job hunting needs and practices. We will also make a donation to the International Red Cross for each completed survey. If you are interested in helping us, please send an E-mail message to <a href="mailto:ScienceSurveys@aaas.org">ScienceSurveys@aaas.org</a>. Put "ScienceSurvey" in the subject line. Let us know if you wish to complete a survey by mail or at our website. We'll respond to you with more details. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. By the way, your name will be kept strictly confidential, so if you wish, please provide your personal (private) E-mail address for us to contact you.   </blockquote> </blockquote> Quote of the Day <blockquote> <blockquote> "Without courage you cannot practice any of the other virtues." -- Maya Angelou, African-American author, poet laureate, performer, composer </blockquote> </blockquote>   </blockquote> <a href="01_jan_feb.htm"><img src="/images/go_top_btn_s.gif" alt="go_top_btn_s.gif (140 bytes)" width="20" height="20"></a> <a name="C A L E N D A R o f E V E N T S">C A L E N D A R o f E V E N T S</a> Palo Alto January Meeting Thursday, January 25 7:00 to 9:00 PM New Location: Xerox PARC Auditorium 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto Speaker: Dr. Ann Arvin Professor of Pediatrics Microbiology and Immunology Stanford University "Keeping Balance in Your Life" See p. 7 for more information Contact Kam Dalquist at kdahlquist!@gladstone.ucsf.edu or call Colleen Woo at 415.403.3983 American Chemical Society January Program January 23 "Life Under the Antarctic Ozone Hole" For information, contact <a href="mailto:office@calacs.org">office@calacs.org</a> February NCPDG Dinner Wednesday, February 21 Speakers: Lorraine Ruff and David Gabrilska Partners, Milestones Seattle, Washington "Strategic Communications: That Delicate Balance between Business Needs and Hype" For cost and reservations call  650-321-2235 or visit <a href="http://www.ncpdg.org">www.ncpdg.org</a> Society of Women Engineers Santa Clara Valley Section Events: 01/11: Monthly Program, "Does Your Thinking Limit Your Success?" 01/27: SWE Lunch in the Valley "WildCard" 02/18 - 24: National Engineers Week 02/22: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day 02/23: SVEC Engineers Week Banquet 02/27: SWE-SCV Happy Hour at Fanny and Alexanders in Palo Alto Contact: www.swegoldenwest.org/scvs/www/index.htm for more information Palo Alto February Meeting Thursday, February 22 7:00 to 9:00 PM New Location: Xerox PARC Auditorium 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto Speaker: Dr. Michelle Marvier Assistant Professor of Biology Santa Clara University "The Science and Politics of Saving Endangered Salmon in the Pacific Northwest" See p. 8 for more information Contact Kam Dalquist at kdahlquist!@gladstone.ucsf.edu or call Colleen Woo at 415.403.3983 NCC March Workshop "Projects and Project Management" Saturday morning, March 3 At Genentech For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.ebawis.org/">www.ebawis.org/nccchptr.htm</a>   Careers of Women in Science: Issues of Power & Control Conference Date: May 12 - 13 UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus To what extent have women attained power and control over their daily work as scientists and in the larger picture of science? 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