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Network for Women in Science
The
Network for Women in Science (NWiS) was founded in 2003 by Scripps Research graduate students,
postdoctoral fellows, and faculty members. Since its inception, NWiS has striven to provide support,
guidance, and opportunity for female scientists at Scripps Research; to create awareness of issues
that affect the development and success of the women’s scientific careers; to promote diversity
at Scripps Research; and to make a positive difference in the culture of science for the benefit
of the entire scientific community.
During the 2004–2005 academic year,
the network sponsored numerous events aimed at identifying obstacles and issues concerning female
scientists. NWiS hosted several outstanding female professors from across the United States.
In February 2004, Nancy Hopkins, professor of biology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
spoke about her research into genes essential for early development of zebra fish. She also presented
her groundbreaking study, “MIT’s Response to a Report on the Status of Women Faculty
in Science,” which led to massive reforms in the treatment of female scientists at MIT.
In April 2005, NWiS organized the panel
discussion “Patching the Leaky Pipeline: Identifying and Addressing the Causes of the Loss
of Women Scientists From Academia.” The panel consisted of Clare Waterman-Storer and Donna
Gruol, associate professors at Scripps Research; Barbara Sawrey, vice chair for education, Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego; and Anna-Maria Hays, a staff
scientist at Ambryx Biotechnology, Inc., Irvine, California. Recurring NWiS events included
the biannual mentoring lunch, which provides the opportunity for junior female scientists to
meet the female faculty from Scripps Research and the annual Krav Maga women’s self-defense
workshop.
NWiS wishes to express its appreciation
to Jeff Kelly, vice president, academic affairs; Jan Hill of the Postdoctoral Services Office;
and the Scripps Research graduate program for their enthusiastic support of NWiS activities.
| Network For Women In Science 2004–2005 |
| Officers |
| Anne Bunner |
Chair |
| Holly Heaslet |
Vice Chair |
| Laura Hunsicker-Wang |
Secretary |
| Nicole Rahe |
Secretary |
| Anna Reynolds |
Publicity |
| Crystal Anglen |
Publicity |
| Kiyomi Komori |
Webmistress |
| Chitladda Mahanivong |
Webmistress |
| Jamie Keck |
Social Chair |
| Trish Burdo |
Social Chair |
| Faculty Advisors |
| Jane Dyson |
| Sandra Schmid |
| Marty J. Fedor |
| Clare Waterman-Storer |
| Roberta Gottlieb |
| Jamie Williamson |
Lindsey Miles |
| Dong-Er Zhang |
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