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"Can-Do Day"-- a math, science, and technology careers expo for middle school girls -- will be held on Saturday, October 18 at the College of Marin. The event will consist of hands-on workshops on a variety of science topics, plus a career session with over 40 Bay Area women professionals in math, science, and technology.
The event aims to show girls that every job today uses some combination of math and science; that these subjects are fun and doable for women; and that today's women can and do excel in all types of careers.
It is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Marin branches and COM. They are still in need of African American and Latina career women participants. Please contact Jeanne Lese (Frekkie@aol.com) if you are interested.
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"The Uncommon Paths"
Our Featured Speaker is Dr. Jessie Goodpasture, Vice President and Regional Director at Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc., an international, privately held contract research organization that supports new drug development by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. She is responsible for growth and profitability of West Coast Operations, including oversight of business development activities and management of the San Francisco office. As a corporate officer, Dr. Goodpasture is also responsible for corporate level decisions and their implementation.
Dr. Goodpasture received her Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Illinois Graduate School of Medicine in 1979, with a focus in Reproductive Medicine. She was an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Essen School of Medicine in Germany. She has also directed several preclinical development efforts in the fields of contraceptives and osteoporosis, as well as human clinical research programs in Reproductive Medicine, Immunology and Neurology for Syntex Research. In 1996 she became Executive Director of West Coast operations of the Biometric Research Institute, a contract research organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug development. She has held her current position at PRA since January 1997.
Using the biopharmaceutical industry and its supporting contract research industry as a backdrop, Dr. Goodpasture will present case studies of a series of women, including herself, who have travelled uncommon paths in science and medicine.
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: SLAC Training Center
Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto
Schedule:
7:00-7:30 pm Networking and light Supper
7:30-7:45 pm Announcements
7:45-8:45 pm Program
8:45-9:00 pm Coffee/Tea and Discussion
€Welcome!! The Meeting is free. You don't need to be a Member to attend.€
All scientists, students, and their friends are welcome! Men too!
This meeting is being sponsored by the AWIS Palo Alto Mentoring Committee.
Directions to the TRAINING CENTER at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC):
From Hwy 280, take the Sand Hill Road exit and head EAST to Palo Alto. At the 3rd stop
light, turn RIGHT into SLAC. Tell the guard at the Entrance that you are attending an AWIS
meeting. Turn LEFT after the guard, and turn LEFT into the parking lot by the Training
Center.
Heading South on Hwy 101, take Hwy 84/Woodside Road WEST about 5 miles to Hwy 280 South (toward San Jose), then follow the directions above.
Heading North on Hwy 101, exit at Oregon Expressway heading WEST. Follow Oregon Exp. to Hwy 280 (becomes Page Mill Rd as you cross El Camino). Travel NORTH on Hwy 280 (towards San Francisco) to Sand
Local: From Stanford Shopping Center, travel WEST about 2 miles on Sand Hill Road. Cross Alameda de las Pulgas, and proceed to the third stoplight. Turn LEFT into SLAC. Follow the directions above.
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P.A. Moore, Member-at-Large
We know our chapter members are busy women, so we try to make our monthly networking meetings as member-friendly as possible. That includes serving a light meal for those on the run, like pizza, with all the basic food groups, depending on how many toppings you have!
We ask for a small donation to offset meeting expenses such as food and beverages. Your donation is important - it keeps the chapter financially solvent and allows us to provide refreshments at a minimal cost. We do stress that these are donations, and we understand that you may have cash-flow problems sometimes.
We welcome suggestions about other ways to finance our monthly meetings. If you have other meal ideas, send them to our program committee: Krista Bowman (kbowman@leland.stanford.edu), Iris Schrijver (schryver@cmgm. stanford.edu), and Laura Smoliar (Laura_A._Smoliar@notes.seagate.com) . We look forward to hearing from you.
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Susan Bernhard
President
On July 17th our distinguished speaker was Dr. Marcia Stefanick from the Stanford University Center for Research on Disease Prevention. Marcia gave a compelling talk on the Women's Health Initiative to a crowd of about 45 women, covering such topics as estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, and heart disease risk factors (cholesterol, HDL/LDL, blood pressure, weight, exercise, diet, etc.).
Surprisingly, many current medical `truths' about drugs and dosing regimens are based on limited data from old, sometimes flawed, studies that often did not include women. Marcia informed us about several ongoing NIH studies that, for the first time, included women in controlled, double-blind studies. She is actively recruiting women aged 60-79 until January 31, 1998 for a hormone and/or diet NIH study. "We would love to have more women scientists, AND their sisters, mothers, aunts, grandmothers, friends, colleagues!" Marcia said.
To participate, call 408-WHI-WHII (408-944-9444). The Stanford WHI Clinic is at 2680 N. First St, near the San Jose airport. (Montague Expwy or Trimble Rd exits on Hwy 101, at the Bonaventura Light Rail Stop). Thanks for the help.
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Susan Bernhard
President
Our third Networking Social on June 18th was a resounding success. A large crowd (55-60!) gathered on the SLAC Training Center patio to enjoy ice cream and fresh fruit. We were treated to a golden summer sunset while a light breeze played over the hilltop garden.
Moving indoors for some serious networking, we broke up into five tables of 10 to 12 people each. After 15 or 20 minutes, we regrouped to allow new people to become acquainted.
There were people from academia and industry, some looking for jobs, others looking to fill positions, and information-gatherers of every sort: physicists, chemists, mathematicians, computer scientists, nurses, doctors, toxicologists, and biotech-types with various backgrounds.
Each person got a chance to chat with 20-30 people during the evening, and trade business cards or e-mail addresses.
From the great turnout at these meetings, it is obvious that AWIS members are convinced that networking is something you should do whenever you can..
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Marcia Stellpflug, Webmistress
Getting the latest information about us just got easier, with two recently opened sites on the World Wide Web. The AWIS-Palo Alto chapter web site at http://www.wenet.net/~awis is now up and running (with a few sections still under construction). The site is updated weekly with chapter information upcoming events, meetings, chapter news, recent job opportunities and board member info. There are links to outside resources (National AWIS, other affiliates, science and career web pages). Soon we will add a section on chapter activities (mentoring, outreach, etc.), and a newsletter archive.
The other AWIS page is on the Bridges Online site (http://www..bridgesonline.com/ba/org/awis). We also host the science powertalk site on Bridges at http://www.bridgesonline.com/ba/rooms/science/ intended as a forum for networking and discussion of issues facing women in science.
Check out these websites! And while you're there, visit the other sites hosted by various professional women's organizations.
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Susan Bernhard
It's September, and your Board has changed with the season. Check out the names they're new! We have a brand new Webmistress, Editor, Mentoring chair, and 3 new Program co-chairs; (new Outreach co-chairs also being recruited).
Check out the NEW dates, speakers, and their topics for the fall seminars they're quite diverse and interesting. Check out our NEW web page and message board we're making it current, easy to use.
The well-spring of energy and ideas from new volunteers is one of the reasons AWIS Palo Alto is alive and growing. As we look forward to exceptional, new monthly Programs, Outreach and Mentoring events, we hope you will join us whenever you can. Whatever your professional interests or inclination for volunteer work, there is a place for you in AWIS. WELCOME!
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Our Featured Speaker is Dr. Ingrid E. Akerblom, Director of Data Analysis at Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading company in the genomics industry. Leading a group of 18 scientists, programmers, and data analysts, she is responsible for maintaining the quality of data in all Incyte database products. Additionally, her group has created software that achieves automated assignment of molecules to functional classes.
*What are the current and future trends in Bioinformatics?
*Learn about job opportunities for scientists in Bioinformatics!
DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: SLAC Training Center
2575 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto
Schedule:
7:00-7:30 pm Networking and light Supper
7:30-7:45 pm Announcements
7:45-8:45 pm Program
8:45-9:00 pm Coffee/Tea and Discussion
Welcome!! The Meeting is free. You don't need to be a Member to attend. All scientists,
students, and their friends are welcome! Men too! This meeting is being sponsored by the
AWIS Palo Alto Mentoring Committee.
Directions to the TRAINING CENTER at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC): From Hwy
280, take the Sand Hill Road exit and head EAST to Palo
Alto. At the 3rd stop light, turn RIGHT into SLAC. Tell the guard at the Entrance that you
are attending an AWIS meeting. Turn LEFT after the guard, and turn LEFT into the parking
lot by the Training Center.
Heading South on Hwy 101, take Hwy 84/Woodside Road WEST about 5 miles to Hwy 280 South
(toward San Jose), then follow the directions above.
Heading North on Hwy 101, exit at Oregon Expressway heading WEST. Follow Oregon Exp. to
Hwy 280 (becomes Page Mill Rd as you cross El Camino). Travel NORTH on Hwy 280 (towards
San Francisco) to Sand Hill Road exit. Follow the directions above.
Local: From Stanford Shopping Center, travel WEST about 2 miles on Sand Hill Road. Cross
Alameda de las Pulgas, and proceed to the third stoplight. Turn LEFT into SLAC. Follow the
directions above.
For more info, contact : Susan at bernhas@baxter.com (510-786-9744 x504) or Laura at
510-353-4976.
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The UCSF Women in Life Sciences (WILS) is recruiting mentors for the 1997/98 Mentoring Program. The program matches graduate students and postdocs with faculty and other science professionals to foster supportive relationships among SF Bay Area women in science.
We expect to complete matches in November. Activities include an Introductory Reception in October, a Film/Discussion session in December "Asking Different Questions: Women and Science"; a Practical Skills Workshop in March, and more.
To participate, contact Julia Charles at jfc@itsa.ucsf.edu or call (415) 681-9788. Visit our website (http://woodward.ucsf. edu/wils).
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This is an urgent call for volunteers to help out at the Career Conference on Sept 27. (See Conference details on pp. 5-6). We are going to need facilitators for the various workshops, and also other people to help out with various details in the morning and throughout the day.
Since the conference is self-supporting, volunteers still need to register as they will be receiving lunch and so forth.
If you are interested in helping, please contact Chris Rozanas at rozanas@aol.com.
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Ann Reisenauer
Vice-President & Outreach Committee Chair
Although young girls start their education with the same interest in math and science as boys, they tend to drop out of science classes in middle school and generally don't pursue scientific careers. YOU can help reverse this trend by joining the AWIS-Palo Alto's Education Outreach Program!
Our goals are: 1) to provide girls with positive hands-on science experiences showing that science is fun and do-able, 2) introduce girls to professional women scientists, and 3) show students that women are working as scientists and are happy in their careers. AWIS scientists at Outreach act as role models, demonstrating their enthusiasm for science and their particular field of study. Among other things, they volunteer in science classes, present hands-on experiments at Tech Time, an AAUW girls science club; and serve as career day panelists.
If you want to play a significant role in promoting science education, please fill out the questionnaire and return to: Ann Reisenauer, 3326 Kipling St., Palo Alto, CA 94306, or send e-mail to reisen@cmgm.stanford.edu.
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Name:_________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________
Mailing address _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: Home (____)______________________ Work (____)__________________________
Profession _____________________ Science specialty/special interests
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I would like to participate in the following activities:
___ Volunteering in science classes in local schools ___ Middle/Elementary School ____
High School
___ Participating in the Tech Time science club ____ Judging science fairs ____ Speaking
at career fairs
May we give your phone number to teachers who are looking for someone with your expertise?
___ yes ___ no
Please describe your experience, if any, working with students:
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For more information, contact Ann Reisenauer (650-494-9272 or
reisen@cmgm.stanford.edu)
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AWIS - PALO ALTO SEPTEMBER SEMINAR
Tuesday, September 23
SLAC Training Center
Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto
7:00 - 9:00 pm
"The Uncommon Paths" (Women who travelled uncommon paths in science and medicine)
Dr. Jessie Goodpasture, Ph.D.
Vice President/Regional Director,
Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc.
Contact Susan Bernhard at 510-786-9744 x504 or bernhas@baxter.com
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GIRLS' CAN-DO DAY
Saturday, October 18
College of Marin Social Hall
"Can-Do Day"
(A workshop to show that girls can do anything in science & math)
Sponsored by AAUW & College of Marin
Contact Jeanne Lese at
Frekkie@aol.com
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BREAST CANCER WALK
Sat.-Sun., September 20 & 21
10-mile benefit walk on Mt. Tam
"Climb Against The Odds"
(Registration - $25)
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BIOSCIENCE CAREER FITNESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, September 27
CSU Hayward
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
"Career Fitness and Self-Reliance"
(A Conference To Help Women Advance in Science and Science-Related Careers)
sponsored by NCC AWIS and Career Action Center
Members $35
Students & postdocs $25
General Public $50
Register before Sept. 12!
Details on pp. 5- 6
Contact Debbie Farag (farag@ foundation.sjsu.edu), Mary Alice Yund
(yund@worldnet.att.net), Audrey Ringer (apricot@usa.
pipeline.com), or Tina Settineri
Tina (settinca@perkin-elmer.com)
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AWIS-PALO ALTO MENTORING MEETING
Tuesrsday, October 28
Mitchell Earth Sciences Building
Stanford University
7:00-9:00 pm
"Keys to Successful Mentoring Relationships"
Vondene Hopkins
Innovative Management Solutions
RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 22 to
Shalini Gidwani (shalini@irts.com or sgidwani@stem.com)
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AWIS - PALO ALTO UPCOMING SEMINARS
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Tuesday, October 14
"Bioinformatics: Biology Meets the Information Age"
Ingrid E. Akerblom, Ph.D.
Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(See page 8)
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Tuesday, November 18
"Conflict Resolution"
Ellen Waxman
Stanford Ombudsperson
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Tuesday, December 9
Holiday Networking Social
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January 15, 1998
"Balancing Work & PersonalLife"
Celia Moreno, M.D.
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EAST BAY AWIS CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, September 17
Chiron Corporation, Emeryville
6:30-8:30 pm
"Closing the Circle: Ask NOT What AWIS Can Do For You"
(Networking and discussion; giving back to the young women behind you in the circle of
science)
Contact Chris (rozanas@aol.com) or Michelle
(mragy@aol.com)