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Welcome to AWIS Palo Alto
AWIS Palo Alto has been connecting Peninsula women in science for more than 3 decades. In fact on April 16th, 2015, we celebrated our 30th anniversary. There are monthly chapter meetings featuring distinguished speakers on a wide range of topics. We invite you to join us and participate in any activities that interest you. The friends you make at AWIS will enhance your career potential and your unique input can shape the future of the AWIS Palo Alto organization for the better. AWIS Palo Alto provides career support and inspiration by building community among women in science and technology. |
Life Pivots: Seven lessons from my journey from scientist to entrepreneur
March 21, 2019 6:30-8:30PM
AWIS Palo Alto and Santa Clara City Library invite you to an inspiring evening of women empowerment and lecture by Dr. Maria Artunduaga
Dr. Maria Artunduaga is the CEO of Respira Labs, a startup that detects early signs of deterioration in COPD using wearables and machine learning. She has 15 years of experience leading NIH and the Gates Foundation-funded projects, published in the NEJM and Nature, and received more than 20 awards. She trained in genetics at Harvard and plastic surgery at the University of Chicago before switching careers after her grandmother passed from COPD complications. She completed an MPH from UWashington and an MTM from UCSF/UC Berkeley. Maria’s broad range of skills position her to work on the intersection of medicine, tech, policy, and education. She is a frequent speaker on issues involving entrepreneurship, STEM gender-racial diversity and global economic development.
Cultural Competence:
Organizing in the Workplace
Saturday March 23, 2019, 8:30AM - 3:30PM, Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc.
Join an interactive workshop for a day of networking and connecting
Workshop Details
Hear from women leaders from biotech, academia, and high tech on the power of connecting at work and building communities. Some featured speakers and activities include:
Hear from women leaders from biotech, academia, and high tech on the power of connecting at work and building communities. Some featured speakers and activities include:
- Aida Sabo VP Diversity at Parexel,a strong advocate of building a diverse work force
- Dr. Bahija Jallal, CEO of Immunocore and former AWIS president on the benefits of workplace employee resource groups
- Learn how to self promote to build your career - Participate in Google’s I Am Remarkable training (#iamremarkable)
- Plus, we will feature a round table workshop aimed at helping attendees understand how to promote diversity and inclusion at work with positive impact to their careers
There will be a raffle with some great prizes and we will provide breakfast and lunch.
Be sure to bring your business cards! We look forward to seeing you!
8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 Morning Keynote Speaker
Aida Sabo, VP Diversity/Inclusion Strategy at PAREXEL will speak to how to find creative ways to execute diversity and inclusion strategies
9:00 - 9:45 Morning Keynote Speaker
Aida Sabo, VP Diversity/Inclusion Strategy at PAREXEL will speak to how to find creative ways to execute diversity and inclusion strategies
9:45 - 11:30 Breakout Session 1- Promote Yourself
Google Initiative-I Am Remarkable Facilitator: Kat Langan Google workshop https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/ In this training you will earn about importance/gain tools to help you develop the skills of self promotion to benefit your career
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch / Networking
Google Initiative-I Am Remarkable Facilitator: Kat Langan Google workshop https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/ In this training you will earn about importance/gain tools to help you develop the skills of self promotion to benefit your career
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch / Networking
12:00-1:00 Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Bahija Jallal, CEO, Immunocore, previous AWIS national president will speak to her story around successfully building a supportive environment for men/women to communicate the business need of building diversity/inclusion groups even in the most resistant environments
Bahija Jallal, CEO, Immunocore, previous AWIS national president will speak to her story around successfully building a supportive environment for men/women to communicate the business need of building diversity/inclusion groups even in the most resistant environments
1:00 - 2:00 Breakout Session 2: Don't Give Up!!! Led by Boehringer Ingelheim's Women's Group
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
2:00 - 3:00 Interactive Speaker Panel: Organizing to Make a Difference
Nicole Vadivel, Ph. D, Tesla
Kat Langan, Google
Michelle Kim, Awaken
Sara Rosso, Founder SCU Women in Business
Nicole Vadivel, Ph. D, Tesla
Kat Langan, Google
Michelle Kim, Awaken
Sara Rosso, Founder SCU Women in Business
3:00 - 3:15 Close out: The Challenge / Call to Action
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AWIS Members: $35
Non-Members: $45 Onsite: $55 Invite Your Friends |
Meeting Agenda
8:30-9:00 Check-in and breakfast 9:00-9:45 Morning Keynote 9:45-11:30 Session 1 - Self promotion 11:30-1:00 Networking Lunch 1:00-2:00 Session 2 - Lessons learned 2:00-3:00 Speaker Panel - Make a Difference 3:00-3:15 Close-out - Call to Action |
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Machine Learning & Data Science for Beginners
February 20, 2019 7-9PM
Are you curious about machine learning but intimidated by its complexity?
Join AWIS Palo Alto for an evening focused on the basic tools of machine learning.
Examples may be given from personalized medicine.
Join AWIS Palo Alto for an evening focused on the basic tools of machine learning.
Examples may be given from personalized medicine.
Dr. Karen Sachs received her PhD from MIT where she pioneered the use of single-cell data for causal modeling of molecular networks. She completed her postdoc at Stanford where she developed machine learning tools for single-cell data analysis. Dr. Sachs is the founder of Next Generation Analytics, a computational biology consulting firm with projects in academia and industry. She is the Chief Data Scientist at Answer ALS, where she integrates -omics data to elucidate the pathophysiology of ALS. She has been using and developing tools in machine learning and data science for over 10 years.
How do we advance women in the STEM fields?
AWIS PANEL - Engage yourself!
January 29, 2019 7-9PM
AWIS Palo Alto chapter invites you to learn about our non-profit and how we (and YOU!) can support women in STEM.
Current members will share their experiences at this unique panel.
Susan Bernhard, PhD
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Katy Korsmeyer, PhD
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Linda Porpiglia, PhD
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Holiday Extravaganza
December 11, 2018, 6:30PM
It's that time of the year again...to mingle and jingle at AWIS Palo Alto's annual Holiday Extravaganza
Join us in your cocktail attire to network with Silicon Valley STEM professionals while enjoying delicious food and drinks!
Stress Management at Work: Maintaining a Mindful Presence
November 14, 2018, 7-9PM
Are you stressed out, and do you want to learn how to handle stress effectively?
Join us for this interactive workshop with Christy Matta and Mia Primeau, health coaches from Bewell Program at Stanford
Join us for this interactive workshop with Christy Matta and Mia Primeau, health coaches from Bewell Program at Stanford
Christy Matta has worked in wellness and mental health for over 20 years. Always interested in why some people struggle, when others thrive, Christy began to teach strategies for building emotional resilience; sustained, focused attention; and social connectivity. Christy was awarded the American Psychiatric Association’s Gold Award.
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Mia Primeau has been working in nutrition and holistic health since 2009. She founded URI’s yoga program and implemented classes in yoga and mindfulness. She currently works as a wellness advisor and marketing specialist for the Health Improvement Program at Stanford.
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In this workshop, you will be presented strategies to cope with stress and anxiety by maintaining a mindful presence.
From Biology to Data Science
October 23, 2018, 7-9PM
Do you want to learn how to code but have no idea where to start?
Join us for an interactive workshop with Jamie Whitacre, where you will learn how to approach scientificcomputing.Come and experience firsthand new tools and resources that will allow you to apply coding to your work.
Join us for an interactive workshop with Jamie Whitacre, where you will learn how to approach scientificcomputing.Come and experience firsthand new tools and resources that will allow you to apply coding to your work.
Jamie Whitacre works on data challenges in biological research and is intrigued by the evolution of technology. After serving as the Technical Project Manager for Project Jupyterat the UC Berkeley Institute for Data Science, Jamie collaborated with Pearson Publishing to produce online courses on using the JupyterNotebook.
Jamie has more than 10 years of experience in scientific computing systems, informatics, and data analysis. She previously worked at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History developing data pipelines for the Global Genome Initiative.
Jamie has more than 10 years of experience in scientific computing systems, informatics, and data analysis. She previously worked at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History developing data pipelines for the Global Genome Initiative.
Bring Your Laptop!
Women and STEM: Successful Strategies that Inspire Change
Special Free Event: Tuesday, Sep 18, 2018
Please join Womble Bond Dickinson for an interactive discussion on what companies across various industries in the US and UK are doing to promote women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
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Our panel will be followed by a cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres to encourage further dialogue and sharing of ideas.
Panel includes: Paula Dillon (Moderator) - Partner & Global Board Member, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK); President, Leeds Chamber of Commerce Cynthia Curiel - VP Communications, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Ermelinda Porpiglia - Research Scientist, Stanford University School of Medicine; President, Palo Alto Chapter, Association for Women in Science Melanie Edwards - Global Venture Capital Coverage Group, HSBC Bank USA |
About Us
Womble Bond Dickinson is the transatlantic law firm close to home. With teams located across the US and UK, including in Silicon Valley, Costa Mesa and Los Angeles, we deliver innovative and results-driven advice our clients need to succeed at home, across the Atlantic and around the world. We are committed to diversity in principle and practice. In 2018, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) was named a Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) Gold Standard firm, given to only 42 law firms nationally in which a significant number of women have attained the highest leadership levels in the firm. |
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4:00 – 5:30 pm PST
STEM Panel Discussion 5:30 – 6:30 pm PST Cocktail Reception |
Networking Social
Talis Biomedical
September 27, 2018 6:30-9PM
A strong network is crucial for you career development!
Are you looking to build a strong professional network?
Do you want to meet other motivated STEM professionals in Silicon Valley?
Join AWIS Palo Alto for a Networking Social at Talis Biomedical, where you will mingle with scientists and entrepreneurs. You will sharpen your professional edge while exchanging ideas on how to advance in your career. You will also hear from Talis employees about their experiences in working "From Bench to Clinic."
Are you looking to build a strong professional network?
Do you want to meet other motivated STEM professionals in Silicon Valley?
Join AWIS Palo Alto for a Networking Social at Talis Biomedical, where you will mingle with scientists and entrepreneurs. You will sharpen your professional edge while exchanging ideas on how to advance in your career. You will also hear from Talis employees about their experiences in working "From Bench to Clinic."
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Talis Biomedical 230 Constitutional Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
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Come to our annual summer picnic potluck!
The Northern California Chapters of AWIS are gathering for some summertime fun. This is an exciting opportunity to network with professional women working throughout the Sacramento and Bay Areas in a casual outdoor setting. We will be grilling delicious tritips and chicken, providing drinks and games. Please bring a side dish that you would like to enjoy and share.
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Sunday August 19, 2018
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Cultural Competence:
Organizing in the Workplace
Saturday March 23, 2019, 8:30AM - 3:30PM, Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc.
Join an interactive workshop for a day of networking and connecting
Workshop Details
Hear from women leaders from biotech, academia, and high tech on the power of connecting at work and building communities. Some featured speakers and activities include:
Hear from women leaders from biotech, academia, and high tech on the power of connecting at work and building communities. Some featured speakers and activities include:
- Aida Sabo VP Diversity at Parexel,a strong advocate of building a diverse work force
- Dr. Bahija Jallal, CEO of Immunocore and former AWIS president on the benefits of workplace employee resource groups
- Learn how to self promote to build your career - Participate in Google’s I Am Remarkable training (#iamremarkable)
- Plus, we will feature a round table workshop aimed at helping attendees understand how to promote diversity and inclusion at work with positive impact to their careers
There will be a raffle with some great prizes and we will provide breakfast and lunch.
Be sure to bring your business cards! We look forward to seeing you!
8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 Morning Keynote Speaker
Aida Sabo, VP Diversity/Inclusion Strategy at PAREXEL will speak to how to find creative ways to execute diversity and inclusion strategies
9:00 - 9:45 Morning Keynote Speaker
Aida Sabo, VP Diversity/Inclusion Strategy at PAREXEL will speak to how to find creative ways to execute diversity and inclusion strategies
9:45 - 11:30 Breakout Session 1- Promote Yourself
Google Initiative-I Am Remarkable Facilitator: Kat Langan Google workshop https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/ In this training you will earn about importance/gain tools to help you develop the skills of self promotion to benefit your career
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch / Networking
Google Initiative-I Am Remarkable Facilitator: Kat Langan Google workshop https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/ In this training you will earn about importance/gain tools to help you develop the skills of self promotion to benefit your career
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch / Networking
12:00-1:00 Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Bahija Jallal, CEO, Immunocore, previous AWIS national president will speak to her story around successfully building a supportive environment for men/women to communicate the business need of building diversity/inclusion groups even in the most resistant environments
Bahija Jallal, CEO, Immunocore, previous AWIS national president will speak to her story around successfully building a supportive environment for men/women to communicate the business need of building diversity/inclusion groups even in the most resistant environments
1:00 - 2:00 Breakout Session 2: Don't Give Up!!! Led by Boehringer Ingelheim's Women's Group
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
2:00 - 3:00 Interactive Speaker Panel: Organizing to Make a Difference
Nicole Vadivel, Ph. D, Tesla
Kat Langan, Google
Michelle Kim, Awaken
Sara Rosso, Founder SCU Women in Business
Nicole Vadivel, Ph. D, Tesla
Kat Langan, Google
Michelle Kim, Awaken
Sara Rosso, Founder SCU Women in Business
3:00 - 3:15 Close out: The Challenge / Call to Action
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AWIS Members: $35
Non-Members: $45 Onsite: $55 Invite Your Friends |
Meeting Agenda
8:30-9:00 Check-in and breakfast 9:00-9:45 Morning Keynote 9:45-11:30 Session 1 - Self promotion 11:30-1:00 Networking Lunch 1:00-2:00 Session 2 - Lessons learned 2:00-3:00 Speaker Panel - Make a Difference 3:00-3:15 Close-out |
Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc.
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Many Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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Special & Limited Edition AWIS-PA T-Shirts
Designed by a renowned Italian Fashion Designer especially for the March for Science on 4/22/2017. A day forever to remember where hundreds of thousands of marchers joined forces and took on to the streets and plazas around the US and the world in support of science! People from all walks of life participated in this historic day to make it heard that without science no advancements in humanity are achieved.
T-shirts are sold for $25 and all proceeds go to the scholarship fund. To purchase, please email the AWIS-PA president at pa.awispresident@gmail.com
Designed by a renowned Italian Fashion Designer especially for the March for Science on 4/22/2017. A day forever to remember where hundreds of thousands of marchers joined forces and took on to the streets and plazas around the US and the world in support of science! People from all walks of life participated in this historic day to make it heard that without science no advancements in humanity are achieved.
T-shirts are sold for $25 and all proceeds go to the scholarship fund. To purchase, please email the AWIS-PA president at pa.awispresident@gmail.com
The Palo Alto chapter of the Association for Women in Science (Palo Alto AWIS) was founded in 1983 by Rivka Sherman-Gold to:
- provide networking opportunities for women in science at all levels
- foster career development and advancement for women in science
- raise public awareness of the scientific and technological skills of women
- work with other scientific, educational, and women's organizations in developing national and community programs that meet the above goals
- provide recognition for women scientists in order to advance the above goals
Thank you to our corporate sponsors
- DuPont Industrial Biosciences
- Genentech Corporation
- Monsanto Corporation
- Smoliar Foundation
- and anonymous donors
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Mailing Address:
Palo Alto AWIS
P.O. Box 6083
San Mateo, CA 94403
SPONSORS
DuPont Industrial Biosciences Inc., E&K Scientific, Monsanto, Smoliar Foundation, Anonymous
In Kind
Avails Medical, Stanford Leaders in Communication and Speakvalue
