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Women in Genetics Workshop and Networking Event
Friday, July 15, 2016
6:00 - 7:30 pm
North Tower: Harbor Beach/Marco Island
Powered by WiG: Thanks to the women whose generous contributions provided funding for this workshop.
Featuring a workshop from the Association for Women in Science, women scientists at all levels will learn strategies for networking and seeking mentorship, as well as becoming an effective mentor. Participants will also learn about the different available networks suitable for a variety of career levels and aspirations. Opportunities for small group discussions and networking will be available during the one-hour workshop, which will be followed by a short talk by Marnie Halpern (Carnegie Institution for Science). Fee: $10. Pre-registration required
6:00 - 7:00: "Mentoring and Networking as Strategic Tools in Your Career Development"
Presented by Donna Dean on behalf of the Association for Women in Science, this workshop will also provide attendees with the opportunity to implement networking strategies within the WiG community.
Since 2010, Dr. Donna J. Dean has focused on leadership and talent development, career enhancement, and mentoring strategies for organizations and individuals as a pro bono Executive Consultant to the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) and a Career Consultant for the American Chemical Society (ACS). She had a 27 year career as a federal executive at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration. Raised on a tobacco farm in eastern Kentucky, she earned the BA in chemistry from Berea College, PhD in biochemistry from Duke University, and conducted postdoctoral research in cell and developmental biology at Princeton University.