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AWIS is dedicated to achieving full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The Association for Women in Science, Heart of Illinois Chapter (AWIS-HOI) Presents AWIS-HOI Research and Career Brown Bag Forum: “Surviving Doctoral Studies and the Dissertation Process” 12:15pm, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Illinois State University, Bone Student Center (McAlister’s Private Dining Room) (12:15pm bring or buy your lunch; 1 - 1:30pm speakers & open forum) by Admission is free to this event and open to the general public as well as the academic and business community. If you would like to learn more about these and other AWIS-HOI programs, please contact the 2005-06 AWIS-HOI Officers. If you will need a special accommodation, please contact us. Dr. Zahia Drici, President Illinois Wesleyan University Department of Mathematics & Computer Science [email protected] Dr.Rebecca Roesner, Vice-President & Treasurer Illinois Wesleyan University Department of Chemistry [email protected] Ms. Grace Foote Johns, Communication Coor. Illinois State University Department of Physics (4560) [email protected] (309) 438-8758 Dr. Elizabeth King, Asst. Professor of Geography/Geology B.A. in Geology Carleton College, 1994; M.S. in Geology University of Wisconsin, 1997: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2001. Amy Bloom (ABD), Asst. Professor of Geography/Geology B.A. (Cum Laude), Geology, Augustana College, IL, 1997. M.S. Geography, University of Utah, 2001. Ph.D. Geography, University of Utah, 2006 (expected) Prof. Bloom and Dr. King will discuss their recent experiences with doctoral studies and the dissertation process and share insights they have gained along the way--especially for women pursuing a Ph.D. and seeking their first tenure track position. There will also be time for question and answer. We hope you will join us and share your own experiences.
