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Events

  • { "name":"Career Development for Young Female Scientists Course (CaDYFS) ", "description":"

    It is aimed at women in the middle of their PhD (third year and up) and Postdocs at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
    It will deal with tolls for career development.

    ", "startDate":"2023-04-16", "endDate":"2023-04-17", "startTime":"08:00", "endTime":"16:30", "location":"
    Neve Ilan Hotel
    ", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    April 16, 2023 | 08:00
    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.
    It will deal with tolls for career development.

  • { "name":"Women Yoga meetings (English) ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2023-04-18", "endDate":"2023-05-16", "startTime":"14:00", "endTime":"15:30", "location":"
    Never Metz training center
    ", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    April 18, 2023 | 14:00
    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

  • { "name":"Workshop in Hebrew on Child Development from Birth to 6 Years Old ", "description":"

    In this workshop, we will learn what is development? factors affecting child development, social, emotional and cognitive development, language development and more

    ", "startDate":"2023-05-03", "endDate":"2023-07-05", "startTime":"09:00", "endTime":"10:30", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    May 03, 2023 | 09:00
    Workshop in Hebrew on Child Development from Birth to 6 Years Old

    In this workshop, we will learn what is development? factors affecting child development, social, emotional and cognitive development, language development and more

Past events

  • { "name":"Physics Forum- Science Communication Workshop ", "description":"

    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:

    ", "startDate":"2023-03-19", "endDate":"2023-03-19", "startTime":"09:30", "endTime":"14:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    March 19, 2023 | 09:30
    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:

  • { "name":"International Day for Women in Science ", "description":"

    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.

     

    ", "startDate":"2023-03-15", "endDate":"2023-03-15", "startTime":"09:00", "endTime":"16:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Conference
    March 15, 2023 | 09:00
    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.

     

  • { "name":"Chemistry Forum Purim Party 5th of March ", "description":"

    Enjoying 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.

    ", "startDate":"2023-03-05", "endDate":"2023-03-05", "startTime":"10:00", "endTime":"11:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Forum
    March 05, 2023 | 10:00
    Chemistry Forum Purim Party 5th of March

    Enjoying 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.

  • { "name":"Women Yoga meetings (Hebrew) ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2023-02-21", "endDate":"2023-02-21", "startTime":"15:00", "endTime":"16:30", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    February 21, 2023 | 15:00
    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

  • { "name":"Workshop in Hebrew on Coupling Motherhood With Science ", "description":"

    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.

    ", "startDate":"2023-02-12", "endDate":"2023-03-26", "startTime":"13:30", "endTime":"14:45", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    February 12, 2023 | 13:30
    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.

  • { "name":"PhD Workshop: 10th Young Female Leaders in Science (YFLIS) ", "description":"

    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).
    The workshop will address the demands of carrying out tolls for an effective PhD and offer training in leadership skills.

    ", "startDate":"2023-02-12", "endDate":"2023-02-13", "startTime":"09:00", "endTime":"17:00", "location":"
    “Neve Ilan” Hotel
    ", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    February 12, 2023 | 09:00
    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).
    The workshop will address the demands of carrying out tolls for an effective PhD and offer training in leadership skills.

  • { "name":"Chemistry Forum- Woman of the month ", "description":"

    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.

    ", "startDate":"2023-02-05", "endDate":"2023-02-05", "startTime":"13:00", "endTime":"14:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Forum
    February 05, 2023 | 13:00
    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.

  • { "name":"Chemistry Forum- Woman of the month ", "description":"

    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.

    ", "startDate":"2023-01-05", "endDate":"2023-01-05", "startTime":"13:00", "endTime":"14:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Forum
    January 05, 2023 | 13:00
    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.

  • { "name":"Workshop on Hebrew Gender-Neutral Language ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2023-01-01", "endDate":"2023-01-01", "startTime":"10:00", "endTime":"12:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    January 01, 2023 | 10:00
    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

  • { "name":"Workshop on Hebrew Gender-Neutral Language ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2022-12-07", "endDate":"2022-12-08", "startTime":"10:00", "endTime":"12:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Workshop
    December 07, 2022 | 10:00
    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

  • { "name":"Chemistry Forum- Financial Management ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2022-10-31", "endDate":"2022-10-31", "startTime":"13:00", "endTime":"14:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Forum
    October 31, 2022 | 13:00
    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

  • { "name":"Women on postdoc abroad hosting Prof. Maya Schuldiner ", "description":"

    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.”

    ", "startDate":"2022-10-01", "endDate":"2022-10-01", "startTime":"17:00", "endTime":"18:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Forum
    October 01, 2022 | 17:00
    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.”

  • { "name":"Special Talk by Dr. Jessica Meir: "Experimenting in microgravity: Full circle for a scientist turned astronaut" ", "description":"

    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.

    ", "startDate":"2022-08-11", "endDate":"2022-08-11", "startTime":"13:00", "endTime":"14:00", "location":"
    Dolfi and Lola Ebner Auditorium
    ", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Lecture
    August 11, 2022 | 13:00
    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.

  • { "name":"Planning a Postdoc abroad? - Evening with women PhD and Postdocs with spouses ", "description":"

    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.

    ", "startDate":"2022-06-15", "endDate":"2022-06-15", "startTime":"19:30", "endTime":"21:30", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Meeting
    June 15, 2022 | 19:30
    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.

  • { "name":"Special panel on Advancing Women in Science in honor of Prof. Nancy Hopkins ", "description":"

    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

    ", "startDate":"2022-06-11", "endDate":"2022-06-11", "startTime":"09:30", "endTime":"11:00", "location":"", "label":"Click to add", "options":["iCal"], "timeZone":"Asia/Jerusalem", "inline":true, "trigger":"click" }
    Lecture
    June 11, 2022 | 09:30
    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

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