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Our goal is provide networking and support for women in the scientific and technological fields.

Find our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AWISGCH/?ref=group_cover!

11/03/2023

Let’s welcome Sandhya Sharma to be Awis-Houston new president, and Bandana Chapagain will serve as the Vice president of AWIS-Houston. For the upcoming election, we invite all members to nominate others or self-nominate for the ***Secretary position ***and ***Treasury position***.

Sandhya is born and raised in Nepal and came to the United States to pursue her higher education in biomedical research. After completing her bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Lee University in Tennessee, Sandhya relocated to Houston where she is currently pursuing her PhD in T-cell immunotherapy at Baylor College of Medicine. Her project focuses on enhancing the potency and efficacy of T-cells in targeting Epstein-Barr virus positive Lymphoma. Sandhya loves organizational and outreach activities and has been involved in various mentorship and leadership activities during her graduate school years. In addition, Sandhya is a strong advocate for women representation and women empowerment, and is looking forward to promoting and enhancing outstanding women and their contributions in Science so as to inspire millions of women like herself. Outside of her work, Sandhya enjoys hiking, travelling, playing sports, spending time with friends and family and shamelessly binge-watching TV series.

09/10/2023

This month, we are spotlighting Suhasini Lulla. Suhasini is a PhD candidate in the Genetics and Genomics graduate program at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Suhasini’s graduate work is part of an NIH-funded multi-institutional effort called the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) to provide a publicly available resource on the clinical importance of genes and variants. Under Dr. Sharon Plon’s mentorship and with guidance from members of a ClinGen Working Group, she is investigating the differences between constitutional (germline) and cancer-associated (somatic) mutational patterns in tumor suppressor genes. Completion of this research project will illuminate the underlying biology of hereditary versus sporadic tumorigenesis and broaden our understanding of hereditary cancer genetics. Suhasini received her Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai, India, and worked as a research technician in Dr. Ann Leen’s immunotherapy lab at BCM before matriculating in the PhD program. Suhasini believes in encouraging women to pursue careers in STEM and has been volunteering as a small-group facilitator and career panelist for BCM’s community outreach program, Saturday Morning Science. She likes to spend her free time playing board games, visiting museums, and going on nature walks.

08/16/2023

The August STEM social mixer was a success, highlighted by the presence of esteemed guests: our guest speaker, Dr. Stephanie P. Vega; Dr. Ana Imelda Medrano, a recipient of the Outstanding Women in Science award 2023; and the Chairman of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Stephen Vasconi. Throughout the evening, engaging discussions centered on pivotal topics such as early career decisions and internships. These conversations not only fostered an environment of open dialogue but also provided a supportive platform for graduate students to share their unique experiences and challenges.
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03/22/2023

Please join us on April 11th, 4-5 PM for our Outstanding Women in Science (OWIS) Seminar series as we honor Dr. Ana I Medrano for her outstanding contribution to the STEMM field in the Houston area and beyond.
Please register at Eventbrite for the zoom link.: https://tinyurl.com/mr2saw2x

02/11/2023

We are excited to plan our Spring 2023 Outstanding Women in Science (OWIS) Seminar, where we recognize an exceptional scientist for their significant and outstanding contributions to STEMM. Please submit your nominations on who you would like to be honored this Spring. The AWIS-GCH board will then select our awardee for this year based on your nominations.
Please submit your nominations by Feb 12th, 2023.
https://forms.gle/wphCKLVELa89mmC2A

01/23/2023

Please join us for our next "Brunch Networking and Group Discussion Event" Doshi House - 3419 Emancipation Houston, TX 77004 @ 11 am on Feb 11th, 2023. Grab a cup of coffee, or brunch, and join us for our discussions on gender challenges in the workspace.

12/15/2022

Hi everyone,
For today's social hour Holman Draft Hall we will be seated outside on the right side when you enter the bar area!!

11/08/2022

Join us for our social hour as we celebrate the joys and togetherness to cherish this holiday season. Bring a book or two and share that holiday cheer with a child in need!! @ Holman Draft Hall – 820 Holman Street; 77002. 5-8 PM on Thursday, Dec 15th, 2022.

09/29/2022

Grab a drink, mingle, and uplift each other while you join us for our Social Hour on Thursday, Sep. 29th Behavior

07/15/2022

Jane Rigby, Webb’s operations project scientist, discusses how NASA plans to wring as much science as possible from the $10-billion observatory

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P. O. Box 6526
Houston, TX

Website

https://awishouston.org/

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