Established in 1971, AWIS is dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Serving as a voice for women in science, AWIS helps shape national policy through litigation, advocacy, conferences and special programs.

The Sacramento Valley Chapter of AWIS is dedicated to the growth of science and technology unique to the Sacramento Valley region.  Its members represent all levels and fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) including educationalinstitutions, industry, government, and students.

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2010 Scholarship Applications are open!

svAWIS awards one $1,000 scholarship annually, to a deserving woman attending a community college in our local area. If you are planning on transferring to a four-year program in the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), then we invite you to apply for this scholarship!
The application package is complete when the following items have been
received at: svAWIS attn: Elizabeth Leicht Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering 1 Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616-5294
(1) Name, address, e-mail, phone
(2) official transcript from a local community college including currently enrolled courses (3) 1-2 letters of recommendation
(4) 1 page statement of educational and career goals

Applications are due March 15 and award recipients will be notified by March 30, 2010

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Networking Social

WISE – Women in Science and Engineering – are hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Wednesday, February 24, from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, 129 E Street.

This event is geared toward female graduate students, faculty members, and women in industry to come together in an informal, relaxed atmosphere to meet and network, share common experiences of being a woman in science, and to explore potential mentorship opportunities.

Faculty members, it is the goal of the graduate women in WISE to form strong relationships with influential women who have insight and knowledge on how to complete a graduate degree and pursue high-caliber scientific careers. We strongly encourage all faculty members to attend our event to help aspiring women scientists and engineers achieve success in their career ambitions.

NCC Winter Workshop

The Northern California Chapters of the Association for Women in Science presents:
Develop your Skills in “Speaking with Confidence”!
Saturday March 6 2010, 9am-4pm
Four great professionals in the field of coaching will be there for you.
Where: Genentech, 611 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco - Room 83-1A
Workshop includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Please register and pay online at www.sfAWIS.com before 03/04/10 (no onsite registration)
AWIS Members, Students and Postdocs - $30, Non-members - $45
Parking on site easy and free. Questions? Contact Linda Bickham secretary@sfawis.com

NCC Awards Banquet tentative date April 28,2010

Time Management Worshop May 2010

Industry Resume Writing Workshop June 2010

(Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please check back periodically.)

 Join AWIS today! This is a great way to learn what membership to the AWIS community can do for you!

Visit the National AWIS web site.