WIS PDX and Partner Events
Green Chemistry in the Pacific Northwest: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
Please join Oregon Environmental Council and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for a virtual forum for Pacific Northwest-based green chemistry stakeholders: Green Chemistry in the Pacific Northwest: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration. The Pacific Northwest is home to impressive leadership in the green chemistry space. We are eager to facilitate a space for innovators in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska to build relationships, discuss current concerns and opportunities within the green chemistry community, and identify ways to expand the capacity of the field.
Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop
Feel like asking for more of what YOU want? Learn more about yourself in the negotiation space and practice exercising your negotiation muscles in our upcoming Negotiation Bootcamp.
We have 3 available seats for the Q4 Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop series.
When: Tuesday evenings October 22, November 5, 19, December 3
Where: Online session using Google Meets
Time: 7-9pm Pacific time
What is the Negotiation Bootcamp?
This 4-session course focused on the book Women Don’t Ask (by Babcock and Laschever). This series could also be called “How to Identify What You Want from Life and then Go Get It”. Recognizing what women can ask for is half of the battle. The course is not just about negotiation but about finding your professional voice and building confidence to ask for what you want and need. To that end, we need to understand our strengths and use these for both professional and personal development. The session is called a Bootcamp because one of the main focuses is working with the participants to ask for what they want under different conditions/scenarios so they can build their “asking muscles”. We explore how “asking” resonates internally, how to manage these situations, and the impact of their asks.
Have questions or want to sign up for the class? Reach out and contact Pamela Fischer at pamelaf67@msn.com
We are also looking for future Facilitators for the Negotiation Bootcamp sessions. If you are interested, please contact Pam as well.
Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop
Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop
Feel like asking for more of what YOU want? Learn more about yourself in the negotiation space and practice exercising your negotiation muscles in our upcoming Negotiation Bootcamp.
We have 3 available seats for the Q4 Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop series.
When: Tuesday evenings October 22, November 5, 19, December 3
Where: Online session using Google Meets
Time: 7-9pm Pacific time
What is the Negotiation Bootcamp?
This 4-session course focused on the book Women Don’t Ask (by Babcock and Laschever). This series could also be called “How to Identify What You Want from Life and then Go Get It”. Recognizing what women can ask for is half of the battle. The course is not just about negotiation but about finding your professional voice and building confidence to ask for what you want and need. To that end, we need to understand our strengths and use these for both professional and personal development. The session is called a Bootcamp because one of the main focuses is working with the participants to ask for what they want under different conditions/scenarios so they can build their “asking muscles”. We explore how “asking” resonates internally, how to manage these situations, and the impact of their asks.
Have questions or want to sign up for the class? Reach out and contact Pamela Fischer at pamelaf67@msn.com
We are also looking for future Facilitators for the Negotiation Bootcamp sessions. If you are interested, please contact Pam as well.
Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop
Feel like asking for more of what YOU want? Learn more about yourself in the negotiation space and practice exercising your negotiation muscles in our upcoming Negotiation Bootcamp.
We have 3 available seats for the Q4 Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop series.
When: Tuesday evenings October 22, November 5, 19, December 3
Where: Online session using Google Meets
Time: 7-9pm Pacific time
What is the Negotiation Bootcamp?
This 4-session course focused on the book Women Don’t Ask (by Babcock and Laschever). This series could also be called “How to Identify What You Want from Life and then Go Get It”. Recognizing what women can ask for is half of the battle. The course is not just about negotiation but about finding your professional voice and building confidence to ask for what you want and need. To that end, we need to understand our strengths and use these for both professional and personal development. The session is called a Bootcamp because one of the main focuses is working with the participants to ask for what they want under different conditions/scenarios so they can build their “asking muscles”. We explore how “asking” resonates internally, how to manage these situations, and the impact of their asks.
Have questions or want to sign up for the class? Reach out and contact Pamela Fischer at pamelaf67@msn.com
We are also looking for future Facilitators for the Negotiation Bootcamp sessions. If you are interested, please contact Pam as well.
WIS PDX October Happy Hour
Join WIS for our spookiest happy hour of the year! Head on over to SE Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR) on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for a scary good time hanging out with the WIS community. Wrap your claws around a spine-chilling beer or NA drink and chat with other WIS members about anything from ghouls to goblins. No sign up or registration required, just show up, maybe grab a slice of ‘Za(ombie), and have a frighteningly fun evening with friends!
Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop
Feel like asking for more of what YOU want? Learn more about yourself in the negotiation space and practice exercising your negotiation muscles in our upcoming Negotiation Bootcamp.
We have 3 available seats for the Q4 Negotiation Bootcamp Workshop series.
When: Tuesday evenings October 22, November 5, 19, December 3
Where: Online session using Google Meets
Time: 7-9pm Pacific time
What is the Negotiation Bootcamp?
This 4-session course focused on the book Women Don’t Ask (by Babcock and Laschever). This series could also be called “How to Identify What You Want from Life and then Go Get It”. Recognizing what women can ask for is half of the battle. The course is not just about negotiation but about finding your professional voice and building confidence to ask for what you want and need. To that end, we need to understand our strengths and use these for both professional and personal development. The session is called a Bootcamp because one of the main focuses is working with the participants to ask for what they want under different conditions/scenarios so they can build their “asking muscles”. We explore how “asking” resonates internally, how to manage these situations, and the impact of their asks.
Have questions or want to sign up for the class? Reach out and contact Pamela Fischer at pamelaf67@msn.com
We are also looking for future Facilitators for the Negotiation Bootcamp sessions. If you are interested, please contact Pam as well.
WIS Professional Development Scholarship Application Deadline
Need funds for a research conference or skill-building workshop? WIS is offering Professional Development Scholarships of up to $500.
Who can apply
Applicants must (1) identify as a historically marginalized gender (e.g., cisgender women, transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals), (2) be currently enrolled in a STEM graduate program in Oregon or SW Washington, and (3) not have received a WIS Professional Development Scholarship during the Spring 2024 cycle.
What the scholarship can be used for
Expenses related to a conference, workshop, course, or other professional development opportunity.
Lunch & Learn: Enhancing Grant Writing with AI
Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your grant writing skills, this session promises valuable takeaways to elevate your proposals and make the most of modern technology. This session, lead by writing specialist Zoe Speidel, will delve into how generative AI can enhance your writing processes, offering practical strategies to integrate AI tools effectively while navigating relevant policies. This event is open to all! You will receive a link to our webinar upon registering.
Kelly Science and Clinical Virtual Career Event
Kelly Science will be hosting a virtual career event with a Keynote speaker panel, companies hosting hiring booths and advertising open jobs across the US, and networking sessions. People will also have the option of signing up to meet 1:1 with a Kelly Recruiter to get assistance on their resume, interview tips, or explore jobs more specifically. This event is a great opportunity for people to learn more about industry jobs/companies.
There will be an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, including:
- Dave Sehgal - Vice President, Global Process Engineering at CSL Behring
- Janelle Stoops - Director of Cell Therapy Process at Sonoma Biotherapeutics
- Nathan Blazei - Senior Director, Strategic Solutions at Kymanox
The Global Women in STEM Leadership Summit
Advisory Board Member and former WIS-PDX President Lilli Klug will be facilitating a workshop entitled “How to ask for what you want, need, and deserve”!
Oregon Bio Women CONNECT 2024 – Leadership From Anywhere
Join WIS PDX and Oregon Bio Women on July 25th, 2024 in connecting with other female professionals within biosciences and biotech to discuss the many faces of leadership in industry and academia. Learn how to seize and thrive in leadership opportunities at various stages in your career. Gain insight from Dr. Namrata Sara, OD, on her many leadership experiences in developing and commercializing the drug and technology sectors. This event will be held at Twist Bioscience in Wilsonville, OR from 5:00-8:00pm.
CANCELED - Navigating Conflict in the Workplace: A WIS-PDX Professional Development Mixer
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
We will be hosting an informal happy hour at the same time and place!
Navigating workplace conflicts can be challenging and uncomfortable for all involved, but is necessary to develop cohesive teams and improve working relationships. The upcoming WIS PDX Professional Development Mixer “Navigating Conflict in the Workplace” is a great resource for tackling this topic. This event will feature a talk from Mary Lind, a conflict management specialist at OHSU, who will share a variety of tools and resources for fostering professional relationships as well as how to manage strained relationships and work towards resolution. You will have the opportunity to practice conflict resolution with other attendees based on what you’ve learned from Lind’s presentation.
You will also have the chance to network with others across the full spectrum of fields and career paths in the sciences. There will be unlimited pizza and a raffle drawing for some great WIS gear. This all-ages mixer will take place on July 17th from 6:00 to 8:30 (check-in begins at 5:30) at Lucky Labrador Beer Hall in NW Portland. We encourage anyone from any career level to attend to get advice and engage with our Women in Science community!
Cost of ticket includes admission to the event, food, and drink ticket.
Happy Hour
Due to the Navigating Conflict in the Workplace mixer being canceled we will be hosting an informal happy hour at the same time and place. We hope to see you there!
Happy Hour
Join us for the next WIS PDX Happy Hour May 22nd at the SE Hawthorne Lucky Lab, 5:30-7:30pm! This is a free informal networking event with no specific programming. No need to register in advance or sign up in advance.
Womxn in Tech: A Workshop & Community Building Event featuring Local Nonprofit Organizations hosted by TAO
Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is hosting a skill and community building event to connect womxn to local organizations and each other! WIS PDX will be one of several local organizations at the event sharing resources and making connections. Learn more about the event and register!
Industry Application Process- Strategies for Success (VIRTUAL)
Interested in applying to an industry job? Given the growing interest in industry roles among current graduate trainees and postdocs, our aim is to provide valuable insights to trainees on skill development to enhance their attractiveness to companies when applying for industry positions. This session offers practical advice and steps to enhance career readiness for industry roles, giving graduate trainees and postdocs a comprehensive understanding of the application process and strategies to become qualified candidates. Register today for a WIS-PDX virtual Lunch & Learn presentation and Q&A session with Athena Parker, the Sr. Director of Recruitment at Kelly Science & Clinical, on how we can transition into industry roles successfully. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in your job search and career development!
This event is free and open to all! You will receive a link to our webinar upon registering.
Beaverton Volunteer Fair
WIS PDX will be one of 36 organizations that will be participating in the Beaverton Volunteer Fair. Learn more about the event below!
Mind the Gap: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunities and Fair Compensation
Women in Science Portland's Courage Campaign presents the second installment of our evening seminar series on pay equity! This season's theme, 'Mind the Gap: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunities and Fair Compensation'
Have you encountered gender discrimination and/or pay equity issues at work? Wondering what your options are? Don't miss out on our upcoming fireside chat where we delve into this crucial topic.
We're thrilled to announce our featured speakers who will offer insights and guidance on how to navigate through these challenges:
Sonia Montalbano : Esteemed employment lawyer of McKean Smith
Leila Wall : Administrator of the Civil Rights Division from the Bureau of Oregon Labor and Industries
And who better to lead this enlightening discussion than the incredible Jackie Wirz, WIS PDX advisory board member and non-profit executive?
Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of empowerment, knowledge, and solidarity on the evening of May 30th!
Happy Hour
Join us for the next WIS PDX Happy Hour May 22nd at the SE Hawthorne Lucky Lab, 5:30-7:30pm! This is a free informal networking event with no specific programming. No need to register in advance or sign up in advance.
Happy Hour + Spring Plant Exchange
Come join us for our April Happy Hour at Lucky Lab as we celebrate Spring! To encourage sprouting of new growth and connections, we’ll be having an optional plant swap in addition to our happy hour. Whether you’re looking for a refresh on some greenery, need an excuse to trim your plants, or just want to mingle with other WIS members, mark your calendars for this fun networking event. No need to sign up or register, just show up (plant in hand, if desired) on April 24th, 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Lucky Lab on SE Hawthorne. Hope to see you there!
Pay Transparency Movements: How They Apply to Women in Science
The Courage Campaign presents the first installment of a three-part evening seminar series dedicated to empowering women to confront systemic injustices. This season's theme, 'Mind the Gap: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunities and Fair Compensation', kicks off with a talk by Zhou Fang, founder of Intersectional Group LLC.
Join us for a night of learning as we delve into Pay Transparency movements in the U.S., examining its impact on states like New York, Colorado, Washington, and California. Discover whether it's a fleeting trend or a future necessity for Oregon, and understand why pay transparency matters for individuals and businesses alike. Don't miss this opportunity to unravel the complexities of a critical issue shaping the employment landscape.
SCIENCE TALK 2024
In 2024 we’ll be celebrating our continued growth as the newly named Association of Science Communicators, and honoring our open letter which calls the SciComm community to open more doors to science communication and communicators.
SCIENCE TALK ’24 is a hybrid conference and will take place both in-person in Portland, Oregon, and with real-time, online participation for speakers and attendees also available.
We encourage the full interaction allowed by face-to-face attendance. We strongly encourage up-to-date COVID vaccination and masks for in-person attendees and will follow all applicable health regulations. We recognize the public health situation is fluid and will make additional decisions about in-person events based on the best scientific information as the event approaches.
Mock Interview Mingle: A WIS-PDX Professional Development Mixer
A career transition can be a challenging time wherever you are in your employment or educational journey. You may be looking to freshen up your interview skills, explore different avenues to find new opportunities, or understand how to manage big life changes in a healthy manner. The upcoming WIS PDX Professional Development Mixer “A Mock Interview Mingle” is a great place to begin.
This event will feature a short presentation on navigating through career transitions and the do’s and don'ts of the interview process. You will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with other attendees and gain insights on what employers look for in a candidate from our experienced interview experts. You will also have the chance to network with others across the full spectrum of fields and career paths in the sciences. There will be unlimited pizza and a raffle drawing for some great WIS gear.
This all-ages mixer will take place on March 19th from 6:00 to 8:30 (check-in begins at 5:30) at Lucky Labrador Beer Hall in NW Portland. We encourage anyone from any career level to attend to get resume advice and engage with our Women in Science community!
Speaker:
Amanda Ingmire is a connector, convener, and collaborative strategist. She is a Licensed Architect and Senior Policy Analyst at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) with 15 years of experience working in the built environment. Amanda’s work at DEQ is focused on addressing the full life cycle impacts of the built environment while centering equity, racial justice, and wellbeing. She conducts research, develops projects and programs, consults on state building projects, serves as an advisor and provides expert testimony to numerous boards, commissions, businesses, and government entities, and collaborates with many partners to advance a holistic, systems approach to addressing some of our biggest challenges.
Cost: $10, includes admission to the event, food, and drink ticket.
2024 WIS SciComm Scholarship Deadline
2024 WIS SciComm Scholarships - Request for Applications (RFA)
Looking to build your SciComm skills and grow your professional networks? WIS is offering scholarships to attend the Association of Science Communicators SCIENCE TALK ‘24 conference in Portland. Apply now!
Application deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific
Who can apply: Science trainees (i.e., those not professionally engaged in science communications) of any historically marginalized gender in the Portland metro area
What the scholarship covers: One (1) Trainee registration ticket for ASC’s SCIENCE TALK ‘24 conference
Conference dates: April 11–12, 2024
Conference in-person location: The Tiffany Center in Portland, OR
More conference information can be found here:
https://www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org/conferences/science-talk-24/
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must identify as a historically marginalized gender. This includes cisgender women, transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and all gender identities which have been systematically oppressed by those in power throughout history.
Applicants must live or work within the Portland metropolitan area.
Applicants must NOT be professionally engaged in science communications full-time (e.g., scientific writer or illustrator). This scholarship is geared towards undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and other trainees in science.What does this scholarship cover?
This scholarship covers the cost of one (1) SCIENCE TALK ‘24 registration ticket. Registration rates vary by access level (in-person or virtual-only) and ASC membership status. Please see the SCIENCE TALK '24 website for more information on registration options: https://www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org/conferences/science-talk-24/
How many scholarships will be awarded?WIS aims to award around $500 total in scholarships. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the registration levels requested by awardees (see above).
How will this scholarship be awarded?
Scholarship funds will be awarded after the SCIENCE TALK ‘24 conference in the form of reimbursement by Venmo, PayPal, or mailed check.
What are the application components?
Applicants will be asked to provide the following:Name and email address
Demographic information
Statement of benefit to applicant and community (500 words or less) – Please describe the following in up to 500 words: (1) your professional and/or educational goals and how attending this conference will help you achieve them; (2) how you will share or implement what you learn from this conference to positively impact your community.
Other funding sources – Please list other sources of funding available to you for professional development (e.g., fellowships with conference funds, funds from mentor/department/institute, other travel awards), and indicate whether you would be able to attend SCIENCE TALK without a WIS scholarship.
Optional statement of barriers to professional development (300 words or less) – WIS is committed to equity in STEM and seeks to support individuals belonging to groups excluded from STEM due to race/ethnicity, gender identity, disability, socioeconomic status, housing status, and/or other factors. If you are comfortable describing such barriers to your professional development, you may do so here.
When and how will my application be assessed?
WIS aims to notify applicants of their award status within two weeks of the application deadline to allow awardees time to register for the conference. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of WIS volunteers using a standardized rubric. The following categories will be scored:clarity of proposal
impact
need
For any questions, please contact us at scholarships@womeninsciencepdx.org. We look forward to your submissions!
WIS PDX February Happy Hour
Join us Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30-8:00 pm @ SE Lucky Lab for the next WIS PDX Happy Hour! This is a free informal networking event with no specific programming. Just come and mingle in the communal area. We’ll take over several tables and put out signs so you can easily find the group. No need to register or sign up in advance.
Hope to see you there!
Effective Oral and Poster Presentations
Come join us for a discussion with Karen Thiebes on how we can improve our science communication effectively! This is a virtual event and will take place February 15th from 12-1 pm. Sign up using our link to receive the virtual invite!
Placing Regulatory Strategy at the Core of Medtech Innovation
Placing Regulatory Strategy at the Core of MedTech Innovation
Recognizing the importance of early engagement in regulatory thinking is key to shaping your commercial strategy. This webinar will provide valuable insights into strategically navigating clinical risks and providing compelling evidence for the safety and efficacy of your device or diagnostic innovation.
Tim Bubb, Technical Director at IMed Consultancy, brings extensive experience in navigating the complexities of innovative and complex devices, spanning software, AI, and novel technologies. Join us for a fundamentally informative discussion on the how, when, and why of regulatory strategies aimed at expediting your pathway to markets both in the US and globally.
Securing Non-Dilutive Funding for Innovative Business
OHSU INNOVATES SEMINAR SERIES:
Securing Non-Dilutive Funding for Innovative Business
Dr. Nyah Zarate, PhD, serves as the principal investigator and founder of Continuous Solutions Inc, established in 2014 in Portland, OR. With over 15 years of experience in engineering research and development, Dr. Zarate has adeptly cultivated a research team and laboratory, resulting in patented innovations, trade secrets, and prototyped solutions across a spectrum of power and energy applications. In this first talk of our quarterly seminar series, Dr. Zarate will discuss the means in which funding for businesses can be secured via grants, federal contracts, and other creative methods as a researcher and engineer.
OHSU Innovates Seminars go beyond traditional innovation discussions, exploring how diversity in thought, background, and experience leads to more robust and creative solutions. Join us as we delve into inspiring stories, share valuable insights, and engage in thought-provoking conversations that not only drive innovation but also ensure that the benefits are accessible to all.
