Previous Dinners..
Date: November 29, 2012
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Alison Whelan
“Everything I need to know I DIDN’T learn in Kindergarten: Applying adult learning principles to professional development.”
Date: November 21, 2011
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Karen Siebert
Date: November 2, 2010
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Lilianna Solnica-Krezel
“Pursuing Scientific Passion When Walls and Ceilings are Crumbling”
Date: October 29, 2009
Guest Lecturer: Joan Steitz, M.D.
“Beyond Bias and Barriers: A Report on a Report on Women in Science”
Presentation of the Pioneering Women Award.
Date: October 16, 2008
We had a short business meeting and summary of AWN events and initiatives to bring everyone up-to-date. Presentation of the Pioneering Women Award. Photos of the event can be found here.
Date: October 9, 2007
Speaker: Dr. Mary Sansalone
Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science
She discussed new directions in research and education and the implications for the participation of women.
Photos of the event can be found here.
Date: October 24, 2006
Speaker: Dr. Leah Merrifield
Assistant to the Chancellor for Diversity Initiatives
She discussed the current adminstration’s approach to diversity issues, particularly the minority women. Dr. Diana Gray will follow with a brief report on the activities of the Gender Equity Committee.
