East Bay AWIS: Membership

East Bay

The East Bay Chapter of the Association for Women in Science welcomes all persons interested in furthering the careers of women in science. Our organization is "Dedicated to the achievement of equity and full participation of women in all areas of science and technology."

The national AWIS has been a network, a resource and a voice for women in science for over 25 years, and is closely allied with the AAAS. Membership benefits include a high quality, glossy, national newsletter 4 times a year.

You will:

network and receive support from women at various stages of their scientific careers and in a variety of disciplines
problem solve with others who have been where you are now
develop leadership skills and strategies to advance your career
project a voice with impact on national issues such a science education, gender equity, career advancement, and federal policy
mentor and be mentored through the AWIS Mentoring Project
join the AWIS registry. Become part of the most comprehensive credential list of women in science, technology, and engineering.

We offer:

Conferences
Publications
Scholarships
National Meetings
International Conventions
liaisons with local Women Chemists, and other professional groups of interest.

To get all this and more, join our local East Bay Chapter

participate in local community activities to promote opportunities for women and girls in science
help increase adult science literacy through our Outreach activities
receive our Newsletter every other month, and our Directory of Members once per year
attend our bimonthly meetings with free supper
make friends and enhance your career.

Membership Activities
Our local membership activities are run by Jennifer Barrientos. Jennifer makes sure membership tasks are duly accomplished, such as maintaining the New Member literature packet which is sent to all prospective members. Jennifer is also supervisor of our database clerk. Note: Membership can always use your help. If you would like to volunteer 10 minutes before meetings to greet arrivals at our meetings we would appreciate your help. It's a great way to help new members and make guests fell welcome. Please contact Jennifer Barrientos if you would like to help out.

Membership Directory
We maintain a database for our Directory, which is published once per year in late September or early October. The Membership Directory is updated once per year in the Spring. Current members: if you find, after reviewing the current Membership Directory, that the information found there is incorrect, please fill out our online Directory Information form and we will update this material.

Membership Dues
Dues are on a sliding scale for National AWIS, from $15 to $60 depending on annual income. Dues for the local chapter are $25 if employed, or $15 if you are a student, unemployed or retired.

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