Fall 2014 In Review

We apologize for any inconvenience and lack of update during Fall 2014. Here is a summary of the meetings, as well as any meeting minutes when appropriate. Stay tuned for Spring 2015!

• Sep 29, 2014. State of Women in Science.
• NY Times Article - "Harassment in Science Replicated"
• US News - "Gender and Kids Matter in STEM Academia But Not Just in Women"
• Early Academic Career Pathways in STEM: Do Gender and Family Status Matter? - March 2014 Report
• Oct 10, 2014. Dr. Caroline Williams on being new faculty at UC Berkeley.
• Meeting minutes coming up
• Nov 25, 2014. Panel: Online Education & Incorporating Tech into Teaching
• Meeting minutes coming up
• Dec 16, 2014. Hot chocolate and Ice-cream Social

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Miss Representation screening, Weds, 9/12 at 7pm

Please join IB Women in Science for a screening of the hit documentary Miss Representation, a contraversial film about the portrayal of women in the media, on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. We will provide the movie, lots of yummy snacks, and opportunities for discussion - you just need to bring yourself (and maybe a first year labmate)! Everyone is welcome - the issues that face women in science face us all, directly or indirectly.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 7-9pm
Where: 2063 VLSB
Who:   Graduate students, post-docs, faculty, and staff are all welcome. Please RSVP to wrightml@berkeley.edu so that we know how many people to expect!

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Graduate Women's Project Study Hall/Clothing Swap

The Graduate Women's Project at Berkeley is hosting a study hall and clothing swap event (with food!) this Saturday, March 17th, 10am-4pm at Anthony Hall.  Here's the announcement from the Graduate Women's Project coordinator:

The Graduate Women's Project is having a special Study Hall this weekend. As always, a light breakfast and lunch are provided. Anthony Hall will be open from 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, March 17. Come and enjoy a quiet, comfortable place to study.  

In addition to the usual work session, we will be having the annual spring cleaning, closet exchange event. Everyone is encouraged to bring clothes, shoes and accessories that they are interested in trading/exchanging with others at the Study Hall. I will set up a table in the morning (probably on the patio) where folks can lay out their stuff and we can continue to trade throughout the day -- perhaps engaging in some more active interactions over lunch. 

Ground rules: 1) You don't have to bring anything to take something you really like -- but reciprocity works best, in general! 2) Anything left over at the end of the day will donated to a local battered women's shelter. 3) Please bring items for donation only in a separate bag.

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