Rho Tau (Research Triangle Park Chapter) welcomed over 60 scientists to the 95th annual GWIS conference on June 25th! Scientists (both male and female) from all career stages had the opportunity to network, share their science and gain first-hand science outreach experience at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Early career scientists shared their research Continue reading
Author: Sarah Council
Special Thank you’s for GWIS Conference!
The 2016 GWIS National Conference was organized entirely by Rho Tau Officers and our volunteer committee, whose dedication and wisdom made this possible. I thank you for your time and effort towards making this a great meeting. Special thank you’s for our conference speakers and of course Winnell Newman (NCSU) Dr. Sarah Council Conference Director Continue reading
National Conference 2016 Logistics
Welcome to the Graduate Women in Science 2016 National Conference here in Raleigh! The Rho Tau chapter is so glad you are here! For participants attending Thursday and Friday pre-conference (including National GWIS Leadership), click here Conference Participants: Registration will open on Saturday June 25th at 8am in the main lobby of the Biomanufacturing Training and Continue reading
GWIS National Pre-Conference Logistics
Welcome! We are so glad you are coming (or here) for the 2016 GWIS National Conference! Link to pre-conference schedule is here. Main schedule and abstract book can be found here. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh near NC State University Southwest. (3741 Thistledown Drive. Raleigh NC 27606. 919-854-0001). We have a block reservation under Continue reading
Welcome to our 2016-2017 officers!
President- Kathleen McCann, Ph.D. Kathleen received her B.S. in biological sciences with a minor in technical writing from Carnegie Mellon University and a Ph.D. in genetics from Yale University. She is currently an IRTA Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. She has mentoring, teaching, science outreach, event planning and writing/communications experience. Continue reading
Deep River Brewing Social and Tour
Greenville, NC, home to East Carolina University and several biotech companies, has just established a new chapter (Epsilon Chi) of Graduate Women in Science, and the Rho Tau Chapter out of Research Triangle Park wants to welcome them with open arms! Join us in welcoming the newest members to the GWIS family by attending a Continue reading
USA Science and Engineering Festival
If you are interested in volunteering for a shift at the USA Science & Engineering Festival in the Graduate Women in Science booth, please see the GWIS National sign up sheet for availability. If you sign up via the previous link please also register here for Rho Tau Chapter participants. Check out details about the Continue reading
NIEHS Biomedical Career Symposium
Attend yourself (https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/careerfair/) on April 29th and sign up to run a booth to spread the word about GWIS! We will have onsite registration for National Conference and you will have an opportunity to network with local scientists about the benefits of membership in GWIS. Sign up for a time here.
High School Girls Mentoring Conference
The GAINS conference (http://gainsnetwork.org/) is looking for volunteers on Monday April 4th at Duke for 1) tours of Duke sites from 9:30am to 11am, 2) “selfie with a scientist” initiative from 12:30pm to 1:30pm in Fitzpatrick lobby, or 3) Career mixer 3:30pm to 4:30pm at The Trent Semans Building. If you would like more information Continue reading
Rho Tau GWIS Officer Elections!
Make a difference! Volunteer for a 1 year term. Please see below for duties. If interested fill out this google doc. Elections will be held in June. President- Develop chapter goals and provide direction, Maintain communication and coordinate activities with outside groups, Schedule and lead monthly officer meetings, Update Rho Tau website with chapter and Continue reading
