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the new site. The website committee with San Diego web design
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the new AWIS SD site.
San Diego Chapter - Mission Statement
AWIS-San Diego is committed to supporting the advancement of women in
science and science-related fields by providing opportunities to
participate in professional networking, mentoring, and leadership
activities.
STRENGTHS of Joining AWIS:
- AWIS is a national organization with over seventy chapters,
allowing continuity for members who are relocating and
opportunities for a national network of women in science-related
fields.
- AWIS-National is politically active and provides
opportunities for members to be informed about, and active in,
issues relevant to the status of women in the sciences.
- Membership to AWIS is affordable and easily accessible to
women in all areas of science, including students.
- AWIS-SD provides networking opportunities through regularly
scheduled events and by participation on active committees.
- AWIS-SD provides opportunities for active members to take on
leadership roles within the chapter and within AWIS-National.
- AWIS-SD provides forums that deal with a variety of issues
important to women working in the sciences, e.g., balancing work
and family life, maternity leave issues, harassment and
discrimination, and women's perspectives on science and
science-related issues.
- AWIS-SD supports local girls in their scientific growth and
achievement.
- AWIS-SD has a good internal communication network,
consisting of a web page, e-mail alerts, and monthly newsletters.
- Many members show an active interest in mentoring junior
members of AWIS-SD.
- AWIS-SD provides access to local job opportunities.
Updated
12/29/01
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