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LectureOctober 09, 2023 |-Equity for Women in ScienceIf current trends continue, women and men will be equally represented in the field of biology in 2069. In physics, math, and engineering, women should not expect to reach parity for more than a century. The gender gap in science and technology is narrowing, but at a decidedly unimpressive pace. And even if parity is achievable, what about equity? This talk will present a large-scale empirical analysis of the global gender gap in science, providing strong evidence that the structures of scientific production and reward impede women’s career advancement.
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WorkshopOctober 10, 2023 |-Women in Movement - Women empowerment workshop in the spirit of Yoga with Sharon Dar (Hebrew)Three empowering meetings with Sharon Dar
First meeting- circular motion
Second meeting- relaxation to exertion
Third meeting- A celebration of words and movement
Past events
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MeetingSeptember 13, 2023 |-WISeMom End of the Year GatheringI, not we
The title ‘mom’ is a gamechanger. We all know that by now.
Expectations, guilt, lack of sleep, more expectations, ambition, career building, competitiveness, more guilt- it basically never ends.
But does being a woman and a mom also change the way you communicate your science? The way you present your ideas to your PI and lab members? The way you exude confidence and stand out?
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ForumSeptember 11, 2023 |-Students Rights - Women Forum Faculty of ChemistryThe women's forum of the faculty of chemistry invites all students to a special meeting with FGS about students rights
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ForumJuly 24, 2023 |-Talking with Women Scientists - Women Forum Faculty of Mathematics & Computer ScienceThis upcoming Monday, 24.07.23, we plan another meeting of the forum. This time, Reuth is coming to talk with us!
Dr. Reuth Mirsky is a faculty member at Bar-Ilan University, interested in cooperative artificial agents, especially in the context of rebellion and disobedience in AI (RaD-AI).
She will join us and enlighten us with her personal journey, and you are very welcome to ask any questions.
We’ll meet at 13:00-14:00, food will be provided by the department. We will meet at the Kimmel conference room :)
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ForumJuly 17, 2023 |-Talking with Women Scientists - Women Forum Faculty of Mathematics & Computer ScienceThis upcoming Monday, 17.7.23, we plan another meeting of the forum. This time, Yael is coming to talk with us! Prof. Yael Moses is a faculty member at Reichman University, interested in computer vision. She will join us and enlighten us with her personal journey, and you are very welcome to ask any questions.
We’ll meet at 13:00-14:00, food will be provided by the department. We will meet at the Kimmel conference room :)
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ForumJuly 12, 2023 |-Science Communication - Women Forum Faculty of Life ScienceWelcome to the first lecture in the Forum of Life Science about Science Communication lecture by Meital Salmor!
Its a great opportunity to learn how to present your research!
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ForumJune 26, 2023 |-Science Communication - Women Forum Faculty of ChemistryThe women's forum of the faculty of chemistry invites all students to a very special lecture about scientific communication.
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ForumJune 23, 2023 |-Talking with Women Scientists - Women Forum Faculty of Mathematics & Computer ScienceThis upcoming Monday, 26.6.23, we plan another meeting of the forum. This time, Shir Amir will join us!
Thanks to Lior for hosting the meeting!We’ll meet at 13:00-14:00, food will be provided by the department. We will meet at the Kimmel conference room :)
Hope to see you there,
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MeetingJune 14, 2023 |-Planning a Postdoc abroad? - Evening with women PhD and Postdocs with spousesDear all,
One of the greatest challenges that faces many outstanding woman scientists that wish to become a PI in Academia is uprooting their families to embark on a postdoc abroad.
The office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Gender Equality is happy to invite you and your spouse to an evening of wine & cheese to directly hear the perspective from female scientists and their spouses who have made the decision to go on a postdoc outside of Israel.
This is also an opportunity to discuss similar concerns with fellow female PhD students and their spouses.
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ForumJune 11, 2023 |-Launched of the Women Forum Faculty of Life ScienceWe are happy to invite you to the first Women in LS forum event that will take place on Sunday, June 11th, 12:00-14:00,
You can hear more about the forum, influence the forum's planned activities, vote for the forum's logo in the logos competitions, and more!
Think you can design the best logo for our forum?
Please send us your design by June 6th to ella.bar@weizmann.ac.il
The winning logo will grant the designer a breakfast for two at Kafe Mada!
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MeetingJune 06, 2023 |-Panel - Planning a postdoc abroad, Zoom MeetingWomen currently studying for their Ph.D. and postdoc at Weizmann:
You are invited to meet five brilliant alumni conducting their postdoctoral research in leading institutions abroad and hear about their personal experiences and unique insight
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 18:00 (Israel time) by ZOOM
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ForumMay 29, 2023 |-Imposter Syndrome - Women Forum Faculty of ChemistryThe women's forum of the faculty of chemistry invites all chemistry students to a special lecture on imposter syndrome.
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ForumMay 10, 2023 |-Women Postdoc Abroad meeting: "Job Talk- The Final Frontier"
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 10, at 18:00 (Israel time) on Zoom.
We will host Ms. Meital Salmor, Science Communication Strategist, Founder and Director of SciComm Skills.
“In the meeting, Meital will give guidance and tips on how to strategically prepare for a job talk- in Israeli academia and abroad"
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WorkshopMay 03, 2023 |-Workshop in Hebrew on Child Development from Birth to 6 Years OldIn this workshop, we will learn what is development? factors affecting child development, social, emotional and cognitive development, language development and more
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ConferenceMay 02, 2023 |-Israel Independence Day, National Webinar of Women Scientists in HebrewCelebration of women researchers in honor of the 75th Independence Day of the State of Israel!
More details will be published soon
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ForumMay 01, 2023 |-Soft Skills Workshop - Women Forum Faculty of Chemistry
The women's forum of the faculty of chemistry invites all students to a very special soft skills workshop.
"How to Thrive and Survive your PhD"
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WorkshopApril 18, 2023 |-Women Yoga meetings (English)Women in Movement
Women empowerment workshop in the spirit of Yoga
Session 1 - Let go: On stability and relaxation
Session 2 - Circles in life and in movement
Session 3 - Sankalpa: the power of intention
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WorkshopApril 16, 2023 |-Career Development for Young Female Scientists Course (CaDYFS)
It is aimed at women in the middle of their PhD (third year and up) and Postdocs at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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WorkshopMarch 19, 2023 |-Physics Forum- Science Communication Workshop
On March 19th, 2023, join us from 09:30-14:00 for a fun and informative workshop on how to communicate your research like a pro.
Registration is open until Tuesday March 14th. Notice the number of participants is limited, so register ASAP to secure your spot. Preference will be given to those who are currently working on active research.
Here's a sneak peek of what we have in store for you:
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ConferenceMarch 15, 2023 |-International Day for Women in Science
On March 15th, we will celebrate the International Day of Women in Science, by organizing a TED-style lecture conference. We are happy to invite each of you (students, postdocs, PIs, and Staff Scientists) to give a 10-12 minute talk about your research by submitting an abstract.
The event is hosted by the Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Gender Equality and will take place at the David Lopatie Conference Centre.
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ForumMarch 05, 2023 |-Chemistry Forum Purim Party 5th of MarchEnjoying ourselves with great desserts and great personal conversations!
Each woman chose one prop and told us what 'mask' she would like to take off and leave behind.
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WorkshopFebruary 21, 2023 |-Women Yoga meetings (Hebrew)Women in Movement
Women empowerment workshop in the spirit of Yoga
Session 1 - Let go: On stability and relaxation
Session 2 - Circles in life and in movement
Session 3 - Sankalpa: the power of intention
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WorkshopFebruary 12, 2023 |-PhD Workshop: 10th Young Female Leaders in Science (YFLIS)February 12-13, 2023 “Neve Ilan”
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 1, 2023
The Weizmann Institute is offering a development opportunity for women at the beginning of their PhD (first and second year).
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WorkshopFebruary 12, 2023 |-Workshop in Hebrew on Coupling Motherhood With Science
שילוב בין מחקר ואימהות-סדנת התמודדות ומתן כלים לשילוב בין השניים
מדעניות כיום נמצאות בחזית העשייה המדעית. הן מובילות מחקרים פורצי דרך וסוללות דרכים חדשות במדע. במקביל לקידום הקריירה המדעית, עומדת בפניהן הבחירה ללדת ילדים - בחירה אשר באופן טבעי נעשית בגילאים 20-40.
נשים המעוניינות לשלב בין מסלול מדעי לבין הבחירה באימהות יעשו זאת בשלב קריטי במסלול האקדמי – במהלך לימודי המאסטר, דוקטורט או פוסט דוקטורט או בשנים הראשונות להקמת מעבדתן.
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ForumFebruary 05, 2023 |-Chemistry Forum- Woman of the month
Dr. Raya Sorkin
Will talk about her unique path to become a PI in Tel-Aviv university including obstacles she had to faced while pursuing an academic career. Moreover, elaborate on the struggles she faced obtaining a new PI position.
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ForumJanuary 05, 2023 |-Chemistry Forum- Woman of the month
Dr. Elena Meirzadeh
Will talk about her inspiring story in the academia, the struggles she faced during her research and where she finds the motivation to continue pushing forward, and her unique experience applying to become a PI.
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WorkshopJanuary 01, 2023 |-Workshop on Hebrew Gender-Neutral Language
סדנת עברית נטרלית
מטרת הסדנא הינה להגביר את המודעות להטיות המגדריות שנוהג השימוש הנוכחי בעברית מייצר, ולהדגים כיצד ניתן לשפר במאמץ קל וברגישות את התקשורת המילולית ואת התקשורת הכתובה, לשמור על גישה מכבדת לשפה העברית ולייצר תחושת הוגנות מגדרית ושוויון הזדמנויות.
בסדנא יוצעו דרכים תקניות לשימוש בשפה ללא זיהוי מגדרי, הסדנא תועבר ע"י דפנה איזנרייך, מנהלת היוזמה "דברו אלינו".
קהל היעד: מזכירות ומנהלות הלשכה במחלקות המדעיות ובאגפים.
תאריכי הסדנא: 1 בינואר 2023
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WorkshopDecember 07, 2022 |-Workshop on Hebrew Gender-Neutral Language
סדנת עברית נטרלית
מטרת הסדנא הינה להגביר את המודעות להטיות המגדריות שנוהג השימוש הנוכחי בעברית מייצר, ולהדגים כיצד ניתן לשפר במאמץ קל וברגישות את התקשורת המילולית ואת התקשורת הכתובה, לשמור על גישה מכבדת לשפה העברית ולייצר תחושת הוגנות מגדרית ושוויון הזדמנויות.
בסדנא יוצעו דרכים תקניות לשימוש בשפה ללא זיהוי מגדרי, הסדנא תועבר ע"י דפנה איזנרייך, מנהלת היוזמה "דברו אלינו".
קהל היעד: מזכירות ומנהלות הלשכה במחלקות המדעיות ובאגפים.
תאריכי הסדנא: 8,7 בדצמבר, 2022
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ForumOctober 31, 2022 |-Chemistry Forum- Financial Management
Dafna Peled
The Women’s Forum invites you to talk about Financial Management Ever wonder how not to spend too much? how to save money? and how to watch your living expenses…. We will talk with Dafna Peled about living expenses, risk management and financial targets. When: Monday, October 31st Where: Kimmelman building, room 412A 12:45 Light refreshments 13:00
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ForumOctober 01, 2022 |-Women on postdoc abroad hosting Prof. Maya Schuldiner
Lecture for the members of the Women on Postdoc Abroad Weizmann database
We will host Prof. Maya Schuldinerm, Department of Molecular Genetics, Weizmann Institute of Science, head of the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) new faculty acceptance committee.
“In the meeting, we will discuss hiring procedures at WIS; you can have the opportunity to ask questions about the process.”
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LectureAugust 11, 2022 |-Special Talk by Dr. Jessica Meir: "Experimenting in microgravity: Full circle for a scientist turned astronaut"
Talk title: "Experimenting in microgravity: Full circle for a scientist turned astronaut"
Dr. Jessica Meir is a comparative physiologist and NASA astronaut. She has a PhD in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography
at the University of California, San Diego and an MSc in Space Studies from the International Space University in France. She served as the
flight engineer on Expeditions 61 and 62 for the International Space Station, and has spent 205 days in space and contributed to hundreds of scientific and technological experiments. -
MeetingJune 15, 2022 |-Planning a Postdoc abroad? - Evening with women PhD and Postdocs with spouses
One of the greatest challenges that faces many outstanding woman scientists that wish to become a PI in academia is uprooting their families to embark on a postdoc abroad.
The office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Gender Equality is happy to invite women PhD students and spouses to an evening of wine & cheese to hear directly the perspective
of women scientists and their spouses who have made the decision to go on a postdoc outside of Israel.
This is also an opportunity to discuss similar concerns with fellow female PhD students and their spouses.
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LectureJune 11, 2022 |-Special panel on Advancing Women in Science in honor of Prof. Nancy Hopkins
Panel moderator
Kate Zernike, The New York Times, The author of the book "The Exceptions:
Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science" to be published in February 2023.
Participants:
Prof. Nancy Hopkins, MIT
Jessica U. Meir, PhD, NASA Astronaut, PhD Honoris Causa
Prof. Rachel Erhard, Head, AFIK-Israeli Women University Professors’ Forum
Prof. Yossi Nir, Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics