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April 30, 2015
Inside the World of Engineering and Scientific Consulting
Interested in solving real world, applied problems and working with diverse clients from the private and public sectors? You can leverage your subject matter expertise to unravel “What Happened?” to prevent future disasters.
Join Exponent scientists and engineers to learn from failure analysis case studies.
Meredith Sellers, PhD, Managing Engineer at Exponent
Adrienne Higa, PhD, Senior Associate at Exponent
March 31, 2015
A COLOR LANGUAGE FOR CULTIVATING YOUR INTENTIONAL AND INNER LEADERSHIP
Effective leadership development requires innovative approaches and out-of-the box thinking. AWIS has invited Rose Chen to host a workshop that combines elements of improvisational theatre with emotional intelligence techniques to teach you how to creatively adapt your inner leadership style to novel situations. You will learn how to lead effectively under pressure and to create and maintain a vibrant work environment in your organization.
Rose Chen is the founder of VegaLab Ventures, an executive coaching company in Silicon Valley. She has trained in Civil Engineering and Engineering Economics. She is a Certified Professional CoActive Coach and a certified mediator. She uses non traditional leadership development tools to help leaders achieve top performance.
Februay 17, 2015
FINDING AND MAKING YOUR WAY TO BIOTECH
Are you interested in a career in the biotech industry? Then join us on February 17th for an evening with Ken Kengatharan who will share with us his secretes to success in the biotech world.
KEN KENGATHARAN, PhD, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur, who has played a pivotal role in developing drug candidates and raising private equity to fund multiple start-up companies. Dr. Kengatharan is COO and interim CEO of Armetheon, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel treatments for unmet needs in cardiovascular diseases.
January 20th, 2015
Workshop: Persuasive Interviewing
Do you want to wow employers with your accomplishments and expertise? Do you want to learn how to fully avail yourself of job interview opportunities? Then join us on January 20h for an evening dedicated to persuasive interviewing techniques that will make you shine in interviews. Antoine de Morree, PhD, co-founder of Stanford Leaders of Communication will coach you on how to highlight your talents during interviews and present yourself as the best candidate.
ANTONIE DE MORREE, PhD, is trained in communication at Stanford GSB. He teaches influence at Stanford Leaders in Communication and facilitates interviewing workshops with the Stanford School of Medicine Career Center. By day, he pursues research into the molecular mechanisms that enable adult stem cells to repair tissue damage.
November 19, 2014
Building a Thriving Professional Community of Vibrant Leaders, One Coach to Protege Match at a Time.
Mentorship is a key leadership skill important for career advancement. AWIS has invited Lily Yang to discuss why all career aspirants like you need a protege to coach, not just a mentor for advice.
LILY YANG, CEO and co-founder of TheraLife Corporation - a global company specializing in the treatment of chronic dry eyes. Lily Yang is a serial entrepreneur, minister and mentor, who established the "Center for Leadership Development" - a one-on-one mentorship program for her alma mater.
October 30, 2014
The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Effective communication is a key leadership skill crucial to your success. Verbal prowess alone will only advance you so far. AWIS has invited Jacqueline Hartman to facilitate an interactive session on
JACQUELINE HARTMAN, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of the Stanford Red Barn Leadership Program, has over 25years experience in organizational leadership development.
THE STANFORD RED BARN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM,founded in 2012, offers innovative experiential learning workshops for executives and their teams.
September 24, 2014
Networking Social
Networking is essential to establishing professional relationships and to informing yourself about the ever-changing landscape of companies in the STEM fields. Access to up-to-date information gives you an advantage in every stage of your career development. You need only to plug into a professional network. Finding like-minded professionals, however, can be a challenge.
AWIS is hosting a social event to introduce you to other motivated professionals in the STEM fields. You will build your network, sense the pulse of companies in the SF Bay Area, and plan your next career move.
Flyer Here
August 9th, 2014
8th Annual NCC Potluck Picnic
The Sacramento Valley chapter welcomes all of the NCC Chapters including SF, East Bay, and Palo Alto for a relaxed networking event. Families are welcome and you may want to bring chairs or a blanket to lounge under a tree nearby our picnic area. NCC will provide meat and drinks, please bring a side or dessert. Saturday, August 9th, 2014, 12:00 Noon until 3:00pm at Beresford Park, San Mateo
Inside the World of Engineering and Scientific Consulting
Interested in solving real world, applied problems and working with diverse clients from the private and public sectors? You can leverage your subject matter expertise to unravel “What Happened?” to prevent future disasters.
Join Exponent scientists and engineers to learn from failure analysis case studies.
Meredith Sellers, PhD, Managing Engineer at Exponent
Adrienne Higa, PhD, Senior Associate at Exponent
March 31, 2015
A COLOR LANGUAGE FOR CULTIVATING YOUR INTENTIONAL AND INNER LEADERSHIP
Effective leadership development requires innovative approaches and out-of-the box thinking. AWIS has invited Rose Chen to host a workshop that combines elements of improvisational theatre with emotional intelligence techniques to teach you how to creatively adapt your inner leadership style to novel situations. You will learn how to lead effectively under pressure and to create and maintain a vibrant work environment in your organization.
Rose Chen is the founder of VegaLab Ventures, an executive coaching company in Silicon Valley. She has trained in Civil Engineering and Engineering Economics. She is a Certified Professional CoActive Coach and a certified mediator. She uses non traditional leadership development tools to help leaders achieve top performance.
Februay 17, 2015
FINDING AND MAKING YOUR WAY TO BIOTECH
Are you interested in a career in the biotech industry? Then join us on February 17th for an evening with Ken Kengatharan who will share with us his secretes to success in the biotech world.
KEN KENGATHARAN, PhD, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur, who has played a pivotal role in developing drug candidates and raising private equity to fund multiple start-up companies. Dr. Kengatharan is COO and interim CEO of Armetheon, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel treatments for unmet needs in cardiovascular diseases.
January 20th, 2015
Workshop: Persuasive Interviewing
Do you want to wow employers with your accomplishments and expertise? Do you want to learn how to fully avail yourself of job interview opportunities? Then join us on January 20h for an evening dedicated to persuasive interviewing techniques that will make you shine in interviews. Antoine de Morree, PhD, co-founder of Stanford Leaders of Communication will coach you on how to highlight your talents during interviews and present yourself as the best candidate.
ANTONIE DE MORREE, PhD, is trained in communication at Stanford GSB. He teaches influence at Stanford Leaders in Communication and facilitates interviewing workshops with the Stanford School of Medicine Career Center. By day, he pursues research into the molecular mechanisms that enable adult stem cells to repair tissue damage.
November 19, 2014
Building a Thriving Professional Community of Vibrant Leaders, One Coach to Protege Match at a Time.
Mentorship is a key leadership skill important for career advancement. AWIS has invited Lily Yang to discuss why all career aspirants like you need a protege to coach, not just a mentor for advice.
LILY YANG, CEO and co-founder of TheraLife Corporation - a global company specializing in the treatment of chronic dry eyes. Lily Yang is a serial entrepreneur, minister and mentor, who established the "Center for Leadership Development" - a one-on-one mentorship program for her alma mater.
October 30, 2014
The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Effective communication is a key leadership skill crucial to your success. Verbal prowess alone will only advance you so far. AWIS has invited Jacqueline Hartman to facilitate an interactive session on
JACQUELINE HARTMAN, Co-founder and Lead Instructor of the Stanford Red Barn Leadership Program, has over 25years experience in organizational leadership development.
THE STANFORD RED BARN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM,founded in 2012, offers innovative experiential learning workshops for executives and their teams.
September 24, 2014
Networking Social
Networking is essential to establishing professional relationships and to informing yourself about the ever-changing landscape of companies in the STEM fields. Access to up-to-date information gives you an advantage in every stage of your career development. You need only to plug into a professional network. Finding like-minded professionals, however, can be a challenge.
AWIS is hosting a social event to introduce you to other motivated professionals in the STEM fields. You will build your network, sense the pulse of companies in the SF Bay Area, and plan your next career move.
Flyer Here
August 9th, 2014
8th Annual NCC Potluck Picnic
The Sacramento Valley chapter welcomes all of the NCC Chapters including SF, East Bay, and Palo Alto for a relaxed networking event. Families are welcome and you may want to bring chairs or a blanket to lounge under a tree nearby our picnic area. NCC will provide meat and drinks, please bring a side or dessert. Saturday, August 9th, 2014, 12:00 Noon until 3:00pm at Beresford Park, San Mateo