Graduate Women in Science
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Psi Chapter of Graduate Women in Science at WSU
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ABOUT US
What is GWIS? GWIS is the Graduate Women in Science organization. We are a non-profit association that works to advance the participation and recognition of women in science and to foster research through grants, awards, and fellowships.
Where is GWIS?
The Psi Chapter of GWIS is one of 20 local chapters in 12 states plus the District of Columbia. The GWIS National Office is located in Avon, MA. The Psi Chapter was founded in 2003, and is now an active Registered Student Organization at WSU.
How long has GWIS existed?
The National organization of GWIS was established in 1921 - just one year after women achieved suffrage - by a group of women graduate students at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, which ultimately became the Alpha chapter. The Beta chapter of GWIS in Madison, WI followed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1922. The newest chapters are Psi in Pullman, WA, and Mu Sigma Upsilon at Michigan State University, both formed in 2005.
Who is GWIS?
GWIS is an interdisciplinary society of over 1500 scientists who encourage and support women: 1) to enter and achieve success in science through full participation in their scientific research and its applications 2) in the development and advancement of women 3) in the integration of their careers, personal goals, and society's needs, and 4) by professional networking and mutual inspiration.
JOIN US!! or check out the Psi Chapter Website!
RESOURCES FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE
Research and Articles of Interest
Jobs in Science
- Science Magazine's ScienceCareers.org
- Loreal Women in Science Booklet, including the following articles: "Staying Power--Have you got what it takes?", "Turning Others on To Science", "Juggling Work and Family", and "Encouraging Students-Advice to the Next Generation".
Career Talk for Female Scientists in the Blogosphere
Science Education
- The Chronicle POINT OF VIEW Dec. 21 2007: We Need to Invest in Math and Science Teachers
A Tough Road
- Johnson, A.C. (Sept,2007). Unintended consequences: How science professors discourage women of color. Science Education, 91(5): 805-821.
Especially for Graduate Students
Organizations Supporting Women in Science
Funding Opportunities for Women in Science
Career Voices
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS IN SCIENCE
- WSU Women's Resource Center
- Women in Science at the UI Lecture Series (WISUI)
- Attend a lecture featuring women in science from around the world.
- Association for Faculty Women (AFW) at WSU
- WSU Psi Chi - The Psychology Honors Society
- Palouse Discovery Science Center
- Chemistry Club
- Send us YOUR link!
SUPPORTING GIRLS AND WOMEN INTERESTED IN SCIENCE
- Girls Explore.com
- ASCE:Science/Career_Day_@_Sunnyside_Elementary
- The Palouse Discovery Science Center & GWIS have joined together to support the Women in Neuroscience (WIN) Program for high-school girls during Spring/Summer 2008. Interested in the Brain Sciences and want to be a mentor or get involved in the program? Notify Kathy Dawes.
Other WIKI Science Links
1. Food_Science_and_Human_Nutrition
3. Psi Chi The Psychology Honors Society
