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Association for Women in Science General
Meeting
President: Cima Nowbakht - cxn211Vice President: Linda Blase -
lmb5051
Signup Sheet
Pass aroundName, emailListservAWIS T-shirts*
*There will also be homecoming t-shirts.
What is AWIS?What is AWIS?• “AWIS is a national advocacy organization
championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential.” ~~National AWIS
• “AWIS is a national advocacy organization championing the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. By breaking down barriers and creating opportunities, AWIS strives to ensure that women in these fields can achieve their full potential.” ~~National AWIS
PSU AWIS?PSU AWIS?• Expose students to resources• Encourage social involvement• Provide leadership opportunities• Promote women in the sciences (STEM)• Make a nice resume • Experiences and lessons
…….Interested yet?
• Expose students to resources• Encourage social involvement• Provide leadership opportunities• Promote women in the sciences (STEM)• Make a nice resume • Experiences and lessons
…….Interested yet?
General InformationGeneral Information• Stayover Chair wanted: email
Brittany B - blb5061• End of the year elections• Bimonthly meetings (every
other week)• Check website regularly
• Stayover Chair wanted: email Brittany B - blb5061
• End of the year elections• Bimonthly meetings (every
other week)• Check website regularly
How do I become a Member?
Secretary: Lia Yurjevich - lmy5012
How do I become a Member?
Secretary: Lia Yurjevich - lmy5012
» Be a National Memberwww.awis.org
» Gather 15 pointsGeneral Meeting 1 ptCommittee Meeting 1/2 ptHomecoming Float 5 ptsAir Band 5 ptsNittany Pursuit 2 ptsBlood Drive-Donate Blood 3 ptsBlood Drive-Work 1 pt for 2 hoursAttending SWIS 7 ptsShavers Creek 3 ptsFundraisers 1 pt for 5 tkts (raffle)Working at a Fundraiser 2 pts
» Incentives for doing more!
» Be a National Memberwww.awis.org
» Gather 15 pointsGeneral Meeting 1 ptCommittee Meeting 1/2 ptHomecoming Float 5 ptsAir Band 5 ptsNittany Pursuit 2 ptsBlood Drive-Donate Blood 3 ptsBlood Drive-Work 1 pt for 2 hoursAttending SWIS 7 ptsShavers Creek 3 ptsFundraisers 1 pt for 5 tkts (raffle)Working at a Fundraiser 2 pts
» Incentives for doing more!
Now the fun stuff!Now the fun stuff!
Fundraising and Activities
Co-Chairs Kathleen Creppage - kec5081 and Brittany Kitt - bnk5010
Fundraising and Activities
Co-Chairs Kathleen Creppage - kec5081 and Brittany Kitt - bnk5010
Homecoming Committee
AWIS & Triangle
LION KING
What you missed last night:
Sign-ups if interested in participating in Airbands & Nittany Pursuit
Getting T-Shirts made
-come up w/ design!
Event Dates/Times…..
*Spirit Point Events* Homecoming Night Out
Thur, Sept 18 10pm-2am@ Café 210
HC Day of ServiceSun, Sept 21 10amhomecoming.psu.eduto sign up
ColdStone FundraiserMon, Oct 6 6-9pm
HC Blood DriveWed, Oct 8 11am-4pmAlumni Hall, HUB
Homecoming Night OutWed, Oct 15 10pm-2am@ G-Man
Raise the Song Band BashThur, Oct 16 9pm@ Candy’s (on Pugh St)
AIRBAND
Tuesday, October 14Eisenhower Auditorium at 7PM
2-4 Minute Lip Sync Competition The song choice must relate to the organizations
theme choice Organizations can use dance moves, costumes and
props for the performance!
NITTANY PURSUIT
Wednesday, October 15
East Quad at 5pm
Teams of 6 compete in a scavenger hunt all around campus There are 6 different locations to complete fun tasks Earn BONUS POINTS for dressing up in your organization’s
theme—LION KING!
PARADE
Friday, October 17th
At 6pm
Our float = AWESOME!! We need everyone to help pomp the week of
Homecoming (Sunday at 4pm – Friday at 8am or when it’s finished, which ever is first!)
BANNER
Judging: Monday, October 13
At 5pm Findlay Commons
Also will be in the paradeDesignate a time to get together and
have “Arts & Crafts Day”
SOCIALS!!!
SOCIAL W/ TRIANGLETHIS Sat, Sept 13th @ 8pm
Triangle Fraternity
Movie Night - LION KINGThur, Sept 18th @ 9pm
703 Alexander Court
Next Meeting
NEXT Wed, Sept 17th
6:30pm in 109 Osmond
If you are interested in doing Airbands, this meeting is mandatory!!
Any questions, comments, ideas….
Brittany Barker
724-467-0567
Symposium for Women in the Sciences
Symposium for Women in the Sciences
Annual (6th year) Organized and sponsored by AWIS Signup to be a part of the committee Keynote Speaker and 3 breakout sessions Max number of pts in 1 event Register by Oct. 17
– Registration forms available on website (under SWIS)– $5 for PSU Students - lunch included– 11AM-4PM at the Nittany Lion Inn
Annual (6th year) Organized and sponsored by AWIS Signup to be a part of the committee Keynote Speaker and 3 breakout sessions Max number of pts in 1 event Register by Oct. 17
– Registration forms available on website (under SWIS)– $5 for PSU Students - lunch included– 11AM-4PM at the Nittany Lion Inn
SWIS Keynote SpeakerSWIS Keynote Speaker
Professor of BioBehavioral Health
Interest in human sexuality and sexuality education; diversity and health; health promotion methodologies and women’s health
Sexologist Audience Interactive Deals with a lot of controversial
issues
Professor of BioBehavioral Health
Interest in human sexuality and sexuality education; diversity and health; health promotion methodologies and women’s health
Sexologist Audience Interactive Deals with a lot of controversial
issues
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Other Events
Publicity Chair - Danine Miller - dmm5210AWIS PR - flyers, brochures, getting the
word out!
Volunteering OpportunitiesPSU vs. MSU Blood DriveShaver’s CreekStay Tuned for more!
SURVEY
Please fill out the survey to the best of you ability
We want to know what YOU want!Your word counts!When you are done, hand it in and get
PIZZA!
PIZZA!!!