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

blb5061@psu.edu

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!!!